Catalyst Leader
Serving for the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement, collaborate with fellow catalyst leaders to decide, reach out and serve alongside with local community partners to do Catalyst-- a community engagement program where participants engage in meaningful community service.
Responsibilities:
- Co-lead a Catalyst day one Saturday per month during the following months: September, October, November, January, February, March, April
- Facilitate a pre-trip meeting before each Catalyst Day to review itinerary and logistics, and begin to develop relationships among participants
- Coordinate and implement Catalyst experiences, including maintaining effective communication with community partners and student participants, ordering breakfast and lunch for Catalyst days, facilitating issue education and reflection activities, and overall, ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants
- Serve as an OLCE Service Ambassador, supporting students exploring GivePulse and service opportunities in the community.
- Attend weekly team meetings to stay up to date on all Catalyst efforts as well as team trainings and retreats
- Meet with supervisor on a one-on-one basis at least once a semester
- Assist with program recruitment efforts
- Research possible social and environmental issues and Community Partners who are focused on those issues
- Participate as a Site Leader during Spartan Service Day and MLK Day of Service
- Participate in van training and drive OLCE 15-passenger vehicles during the Catalyst projects
- Support the Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement in other capacities when needed. This may include tabling, swiping Spartan cards for attendance at programs, etc.
Qualifications:
- Interest, experience, and/or passion for community service
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to effectively work with a team and lead a group of students
- Timely, professional, and responsible, as Catalyst leaders act as representatives of UNCG and OLCE while in the community on Catalyst days
- Availability for one retreat per semester, one Saturday per month, weekly team meetings, and semi-regular check-ins with co-leaders
- A valid driver's license and a good driving record
Questions about this position can be directed to Emma Burke at ekburke@uncg.edu
Hourly pay: $10
Expected amount of hours per week: 10
May require Saturday hours.