Position in GW's Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service

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We are hiring an Immersion Service Coordinator

JOB DUTIES

• Develop and implement student service leadership training and programs designed to encourage students to maintain and grow service and civic engagement participation in collaboration with the community, other Center for Civic Engagement and GW programs. Service programs address issues of poverty, veterans and military families, the environment, education, and health.
• Responsible for all logistics, media, marketing, student supervision, risk management, collaborative partnership development, VIP management, program, budget, and fundraising for Signature Service events and activities, including Freshman Day of Service with more than 2200 participants, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service with more than 500 participants, and approximately 10 additional large-scale events annually. Coordinate large and responsible University-wide committees for Freshman Day of Service and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
• Prepare impact evaluation and reports; write grants; participate in strategic planning and documentation.
• Oversee Alternative Breaks - more than 15 student-led service trips domestic and international. Work with student organization; train and program; travel and logistics; risk management, fundraising; promotions; budget.
• Recruit and supervise multiple student staff and volunteers (graduate, undergraduate, and AmeriCorps). May supervise staff.
• Participate in Center for Civic Engagement and other GW internal and external projects, committees, and activities as appropriate and assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Desired Qualifications:

• 2 years of significant professional experience in creating and overseeing service or service-learning leadership programs.
• Should demonstrate effective management of collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
• Experience leading action-oriented committees, with attention to collaboration and member accountability.
• Experience working with community organizations and/or schools.
• Knowledge and experience in fundraising, volunteer management, student development, community partnerships development, events management, marketing, public relations and database management.
• Should have proven ability to manage details and logistics at a high level.
• Ability to coordinate, implement and facilitate events.
• Knowledge of national service and seasons of service; experience working with DC community and government entities to conduct service and create events.

for more information and to apply:

https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/22843.

Amy B. Cohen
Executive Director
Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
The George Washington University
800 21st St NW, Suite 505
Washington, DC 20052
202-994-9890
Email: abcohen@gwu.edu
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