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Department Carolina Center for Public Svc - 521100 Career Area Student Services Posting Open Date 03/13/2024 Application Deadline 03/29/2024 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Summer Community Engagement Coordinator Position Number 20062706 Vacancy ID S022813 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 10 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, Flexible
Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $18.00 - $20.00/hour Proposed Start Date 04/30/2024 Estimated Duration of Appointment 4 months or less Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Carolina Center for Public Service (CCPS) engages and supports the faculty, students and staff of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in meeting the needs of North Carolina and beyond. CCPS strengthens the university's public service commitment by promoting scholarship and service that are responsive to the concerns of the state and contribute to the common good.
Position Summary The Carolina Center for Public Service (CCPS) engages and supports the faculty, students and staff of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in meeting the needs of North Carolina and beyond. CCPS strengthens the university's public service commitment by promoting scholarship and service that are responsive to the concerns of the state and contribute to the common good.
This position will work with a variety of programs managed by CCPS, providing them with an opportunity to complete different tasks and strengthen many different skills, including event planning, program management, assessment, student support, technology development, and student recruitment. This position is great for any graduate students looking for a summer experience with higher education Community Engagement programs.
They will support the implementation and development of the following programs:
The SECU Public Fellows Internship program, made possible by a grant from the SECU Foundation, provides the opportunity for 20 UNC-Chapel Hill undergraduate students to be hired as interns with a community or government organization in North Carolina.
SMART Mentoring engages Carolina undergraduate students and local elementary and middle-school students in mentoring relationships through a partnership with the local organization, Volunteers for Youth. Over the summer, CCPS recruits and interviews students to participate in the following Fall to Spring semester.
Buckley Public Service Scholars (BPSS) provides a framework for Carolina undergraduate students committed to making a positive impact through service. While completing the program components, participants build portfolios reflecting their learning and unique experiences. We are currently transitioning our BPSS portfolio to GivePulse, an online database that tracks the collective impact, activities and engagement of both organizations and individuals within the community.
This Summer Community Engagement Coordinator will work directly with CCPS Program Officer Katelyn Bodwell, community partner supervisors, undergraduate students, and occasionally with other staff within CCPS.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Facilitation & Event Planning (20%)
Help plan monthly virtual or in-person learning sessions for SECU Public Fellows Undergraduate Interns, including assisting with guest speaker communication, ordering catering, etc.
Help facilitate sessions as needed on a variety of topics to be determined by the planning team, potentially including resume writing, ethical partnerships, interviewing tips, values, and/or career alignment.
Manage Zoom meetings, including setting up breakout rooms and interactive aspects
Plan a post-internship reflection dinner to be held when students return for fall semester
2. Program Management & Assessment (20%)
Develop surveys to assess the effectiveness and satisfaction of programs
Ensure proper filing of internship forms, assessment data, and spreadsheets
Prepare templates for intern and partner site reports and track relevant information to prepare final report to SECU Foundation
3. SECU Public Fellows Student Support (10%)
Support interns throughout their internship experience, offering 1:1 meetings or calls to discuss any issues or concerns and offer consistent support.
Manage student hours tracking on GivePulse and review reflections submitted
4. Technology Development (10%)
Assist with the transition of the Buckley Public Service Scholars portfolio to GivePulse, including creating spreadsheets, data syncing
Provide input and feedback on user experience in the new portfolio
Conduct assessment and reviews on the technology
5. Student Recruitment for SMART Mentoring (10%)
Partner with Volunteers for Youth to develop a recruitment plan for students.
Develop flyers and conduct outreach to recruit students.
Work with the team to organize and conduct interviews of student mentors.
Assist the Volunteers for Youth team with matching UNC students with mentees.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements This position will work with a variety of programs managed by CCPS, providing them with an opportunity to complete different tasks and strengthen many different skills, including event planning, program management, assessment, student support, technology development, and student recruitment. This position is great for any graduate students looking for a summer experience with higher education Community Engagement programs.
They will support the implementation and development of the following programs:
The SECU Public Fellows Internship program, made possible by a grant from the SECU Foundation, provides the opportunity for 20 UNC-Chapel Hill undergraduate students to be hired as interns with a community or government organization in North Carolina.
SMART Mentoring engages Carolina undergraduate students and local elementary and middle-school students in mentoring relationships through a partnership with the local organization, Volunteers for Youth. Over the summer, CCPS recruits and interviews students to participate in the following Fall to Spring semester.
Buckley Public Service Scholars (BPSS) provides a framework for Carolina undergraduate students committed to making a positive impact through service. While completing the program components, participants build portfolios reflecting their learning and unique experiences. We are currently transitioning our BPSS portfolio to GivePulse, an online database that tracks the collective impact, activities and engagement of both organizations and individuals within the community.
This Summer Community Engagement Coordinator will work directly with CCPS Program Officer Katelyn Bodwell, community partner supervisors, undergraduate students, and occasionally with other staff within CCPS.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Facilitation & Event Planning (20%)
Help plan monthly virtual or in-person learning sessions for SECU Public Fellows Undergraduate Interns, including assisting with guest speaker communication, ordering catering, etc.
Help facilitate sessions as needed on a variety of topics to be determined by the planning team, potentially including resume writing, ethical partnerships, interviewing tips, values, and/or career alignment.
Manage Zoom meetings, including setting up breakout rooms and interactive aspects
Plan a post-internship reflection dinner to be held when students return for fall semester
2. Program Management & Assessment (20%)
Develop surveys to assess the effectiveness and satisfaction of programs
Ensure proper filing of internship forms, assessment data, and spreadsheets
Prepare templates for intern and partner site reports and track relevant information to prepare final report to SECU Foundation
3. SECU Public Fellows Student Support (10%)
Support interns throughout their internship experience, offering 1:1 meetings or calls to discuss any issues or concerns and offer consistent support.
Manage student hours tracking on GivePulse and review reflections submitted
4. Technology Development (10%)
Assist with the transition of the Buckley Public Service Scholars portfolio to GivePulse, including creating spreadsheets, data syncing
Provide input and feedback on user experience in the new portfolio
Conduct assessment and reviews on the technology
5. Student Recruitment for SMART Mentoring (10%)
Partner with Volunteers for Youth to develop a recruitment plan for students.
Develop flyers and conduct outreach to recruit students.
Work with the team to organize and conduct interviews of student mentors.
Assist the Volunteers for Youth team with matching UNC students with mentees.
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience -Strong written and verbal communications skills
-Strong organizational skills
-Willingness to multitask and prioritize competing projects appropriately
-Interest in Community Engagement and/or higher education
-Interest in exploring new technologies and the opportunities they bring
-Interest in program management and assessment
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities -Strong organizational skills
-Willingness to multitask and prioritize competing projects appropriately
-Interest in Community Engagement and/or higher education
-Interest in exploring new technologies and the opportunities they bring
-Interest in program management and assessment
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position.
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