CHI Community Engagement Coordinator (Part-Time)
Richmond, VA (On-site)
Posted 5 weeks ago
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Job Description
The VCU Clark-Hill Institute for Positive Youth Development is a university-level center that includes an interdisciplinary team of faculty from the Departments of Epidemiology and Community Health, Psychology, and Special Education and Disability Policy. The Institute’s activities include research; undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral training; and community engagement.
The Clark-Hill Institute for Positive Youth Development (CHI) is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to provide coordination and support for the Youth Advisory Council (YAC).
The Community Engagement Coordinator for the Clark-Hill Institute for Positive Youth Development (CHI):
- Provides consistent coordination and support for the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of CHI
- Supports meeting coordination and logistics for the YAC (e.g., scheduling, reminders, space, and materials)
- Assists with communication and engagement of youth participants
- Helps to coordinate and connect relevant VCU and Richmond-based community resources to support YAC activities and youth-led projects
- Provides general support during meetings (e.g., set-up, facilitation support, and transitions)
- Assists with hosting and ensuring meetings feel organized, welcoming, and engaging for youth
- Works with CHI faculty on YAC-related activities
- Provides support for connecting CHI faculty members with community partners for research and service projects
- Provides support for CHI faculty members in recruiting participants for research projects
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Experience in working with youth in the context of participatory action initiatives for university-based centers and their community partners
- Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with youth and community partners
- Experience in participant recruitment for community-based research projects for youth and adults
Preferred Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Salary Range: $30 per hour
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
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