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Department
Programs & Operations
Time Type
Part time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Summary
Job Description:
The Center for Leadership & Community Engagement seeks to hire multiple AU undergraduate students as Venture to Volunteer (V2V) Student Program Assistants for the summer session to provide support for the planning and implementation of the Venture to Volunteer Program. This is a 4-month position starting end of Spring semester and ending at the beginning of the Fall semester. The Program Assistant's duties will include program design, outreach and recruitment of incoming first year students, as well as to local nonprofits, program logistics and other organizing and administrative tasks.
Students will be expected to work an estimated 20 - 25 hours a week on a hybrid schedule. As we transition from the spring semester to the summer, hours may increase. After August, assistants may be asked to do about 10 hours of work over the course of September to assist with a post-program report. If you are not able to work past the end of the Venture to Volunteer program, you are not required to work the 10 hours in September. Assistants are expected to oversee all program activities that take place during orientation. Students will need to be able to travel to work during their scheduled hours.
Venture to Volunteer is a multi-day experience that includes service with nonprofits, exploration of neighborhoods, DC history and culture and evening programming for incoming first-year and transfer students at American University. Previously, this event was known as Explore DC.
It is part of the AU All-American Welcome, sponsored by the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement. Venture to Volunteer gives new students a chance to acclimate to their new home through logistical issues like transportation and food, to learn about how the city works by exploring the burning issues faced by community members, and to be exposed to some of the cultural and historical resources that exist.
Essential Functions

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and manage diverse activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and social media.
• Strong written, oral and communication skills.
• An interest and/or experience in community service or service-learning.
  

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• Part-time.
• 20 - 25 hours per week.
  

Salary Range

• $18.40 per hour.
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Commitment to urban social justice issues and the role of the nonprofit sector.
• Training or group facilitation experience.
• Past participation in V2V as a participant or leader is a plus, but not required.
• Experience volunteering or working with a nonprofit.
• Experience utilizing public transportation in D.C. and utilizing the student U-Pass.
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• This job is open to all undergraduate students and is not a federal work study position.
  

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.
  

Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
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