Center for Civic Engagement Program and Event Coordinator

Shenandoah University - Winchester, VA

Part-time - Entry Level

Winchester, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The Civic Engagement Program and Event Coordinator at Shenandoah University is a part-time, 12-month position focused on supporting the Center for Civic Engagement. This role involves coordinating programs and events related to volunteering, deliberative dialogue, and voter engagement, while overseeing logistics and providing guidance to graduate assistants and work-study students.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, and coordinates assigned programs and events.
• Coordinates logistics, volunteers, supplies, and promotional materials, and delegates work-study staff responsibilities.
• Maintains records on program and event activities, progress, status, post-event/program summary/assessment, and financial information.
• Attends events to oversee set-up and execution to ensure details are handled as planned, including some evening and weekend hours.
• Supports events and activities planned and implemented by work-study students, offering guidance and logistical support as needed.
• Assists in the department with day-to-day operations as assigned.
• Participates fully in division and university-wide programs and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in the areas of community service and voter engagement.
• Event planning experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including writing, proofreading, and speaking.
• Excellent team management and leadership skills; is team-oriented and works collaboratively to achieve team goals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Attention to detail, organization, and follow through.
• Self-motivation and ability to take initiative.
• Flexibility for working evenings and weekends.
• Proficiency in Google products.

Benefits

• Part-time benefited position
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment