Program Associate @ Generation Citizen (Rhode Island)

Job Title: Program Associate
Organization: Generation Citizen
Location: Rhode Island
Salary:
Start Date: June 1, 2013
Full Time
Permanent

Job Description
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Generation Citizen (www.GenerationCitizen.org) is an innovative, quickly scaling non-profit that seeks to strengthen our nation's democracy by empowering young people to become engaged and effective citizens. To fulfill our mission, we partner college student volunteer Democracy Coaches with classroom teachers to teach an action civics course in which teens solve problems they are facing in their own communities.

At GC, you will be working in a fast-paced environment, focused on delivering the highest caliber of program to a wide range of underserved communities and populations in Providence. You will be working alongside the Providence Program Manager to expand and shape the program through growing and strengthening current college chapters and expanding and developing to new college populations in Rhode Island.

Specific job responsibilities will include:

College Chapter Development:  Provide coaching and supervision to Providence's existing volunteer college leaders (Chapter Directors), empowering them to build a committed and highly effective cohort of college student Democracy Coaches and to achieve their chapter growth, retention, and quality goals. Develop and execute strategies for growing and developing new college chapters, including leadership development, chapter growth and campus institutionalization.

New Campus Expansion: Lead expansion to new college campuses in Rhode Island, including public, community and private colleges. Research and develop targeted strategies for expansion, engage administrative and faculty partners, and recruit and mentor entrepreneurial student leaders.
Recruitment, Training and Programmatic Quality Assurance: In collaboration with the Providence Program Manager and the national Generation Citizen Program Team, provide training and ongoing support to college student Democracy Coaches and college student Chapter Directors to ensure that they deliver the highest-quality civic education experience to Rhode Island students. This includes:
     - Helping to develop and lead college recruitment efforts on new and established campuses
     - Helping to develop and lead initial Orientation and Training for college Chapter Directors and Democracy Coaches
     - Conducting regular classroom observations in GC's partner schools and providing constructive feedback to Democracy Coaches
     - Attending chapter meetings on partner campuses and participating in Chapter Director calls to provide constructive feedback
     - Providing consistent support and leadership for leaders on new or developing college campuses

Assistant Program Coordinator: Collaborate with the Providence Program Manager and other Program Managers to continually improve, expand and contribute to national efforts in order to achieve overall desired program outcomes.

Qualifications:

Passion for Generation Citizen's vision of a democracy in which everyone participates, and a demonstrated belief in the potential of college students to execute this vision
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies, including college students, community leaders and middle and high school partners
Experience leading recruitment, marketing, or organizing efforts on college campuses, with a track record of employing strategic and diverse recruitment tactics
Excellent interpersonal and group facilitation skills
Demonstrated ability to respond proactively to unstructured environments and creatively problem-solve when faced with challenging situations or relationships
Comfort in a fast-paced and high-energy working environment

The following are ideal, but not required:
Knowledge and experience of Rhode Island colleges and communities
Experience teaching or working with middle or high school aged youth, either in a classroom or a community setting
A B.A. or B.S. degree
Entrepreneurial experience

How to Apply
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Qualified candidates should send a resume, cover letter and a list of 2-3 references to Jobs@GenerationCitizen.org. Please include "Providence Program Associate" in your email subject line.