Program Assistant, Planet Forward

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA) is a leader in media, journalism, and political communication instruction and research. As part of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS), we have built our international reputation on the strength of a liberal arts education. We bring Washington into the classroom with a focus on how the media inform and influence policy and politics in a democracy.

Planet Forward, a project of SMPA, teaches, celebrates, and rewards environmental storytelling by college students. Engaging a diverse audience from across the country, the project uses storytelling, media, and educational events to tell the stories of invention and innovation that can move the planet forward.

Planet Forward is seeking a Program Assistant to help assist with organizing its Ilíiaitchik: Indigenous Correspondents Program (ICP). This position provides critical administrative support to this program and events and will serve as a core member of the ICP team.

Responsibilities include:

• Serves as a liaison between the ICP, Planet Forward, and the University of Arizona, as well as program participants, past and present.
• Coordinates and schedules monthly social and skill-building events/workshops for correspondents.
• Works with partners to help identify participant and program-related needs and assist with implementation.
• Provides relevant advice and guidance in coordinating events hosted by the ICP, with an eye to Indigenous cultural sensitivities and concerns.
• Creates annual surveys and collects feedback from participants and gathers other forms of data as deemed appropriate to ensure workshops are meeting both the ICP’s objectives and student expectations.
• Creates and updates marketing materials, including content for ICP, Planet Forward and relevant University of Arizona social media channels to promote student stories, ICP events, and recruit annual cohort of correspondents.

Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passionate about Indigenous community building, education, the environment, sustainability, and/or science.
• Experience building and strengthening community.
• Experience in navigating issues related to diverse communities.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in an academic environment.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Experience working with college-aged students is a plus.

Hiring Range

$18.06 - $23.50

GW Staff Approach to Pay

Healthcare Benefits

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II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)

Family

Academic Affairs

Sub-Family

Program Administration

Stream

Service and Support

Level

Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part-Time

Hours Per Week:

15

Work Schedule:

Sunday: 3-6 pm (3)

Monday: 6-8:30 pm (2.5)

Tuesday: 5-8 pm (3)

Wednesday: 3:30-6:30 pm (3)

Thursday: -

Friday: 12-3:30 pm (3.5)

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Hybrid

Telework:

Yes

Required Background Check:

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

No

Posting Number:

S013362

Job Open Date:

10/08/2024

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.