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Outreach Coordinator

Application deadline: April 15th, 2009

Coordinator Application (PDF)

Overview of Volunteer Services Board

VSB’s mission is to inspire, provide, promote and expa
nd volunteerism at Boise State University for the purpose of developing active community members via direct service and social issues education.

Term of Office: July 2009 - May 2010

Supervisor: VSB Director

Benefits

• $340 monthly stipend
• Upgrade your resume
• Enhance leadership and project management skills
• Make a difference on campus and in the community
• Gain an extensive knowledge and understanding of Boise State University
• Meet new people (faculty, staff, other students, and community leaders)
• Develop lasting friendships and memories!

Requirements & Time Commitments

• Must attend weekly VSB staff meetings for 2009-2010
• Must work approximately 20 hours per week during 2009-2010
• Must participate in summer staff training sessions on campus
• Must participate in mid-year staff assessment sessions
• Must participate in Student Leader Summit in McCall
• Must attend all scheduled Service Saturday programs and educational programs during awareness weeks
• Must participate in all fundraising activities
• Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.25 on a 4.00 scale
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits for entire tenure as Outreach Coordinator

Preferred Qualifications

• Volunteer experience
• Event planning experience
• Leadership experience
• Interest and passion in volunteerism
• Dedication and good work ethic
• Enthusiasm

Basic Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly VSB Campus Coalition 2009-2010 meetings and all VSB orientations for service-learning students with the help of the staff
• Coordinate general VSB marketing to students, staff, faculty, and the community with the help of the staff
• Partner with non-profit and charitable organizations throughout the year
• Participate in Service Saturday program
• Maintain non-profit and charitable organization database
• Maintain VSB volunteer database
• Promote non-VSB-sponsored volunteer projects in the community to VSB volunteers
• Coordinate VSB outreach seminars for non-profit and charitable organizations in August 2009 and January 2010
• Coordinate the annual Volunteer Expo in September 2009 in collaboration with Service-Learning Program and United Way of Treasure Valley Volunteer Center
  • Recruit 50-100 non-profit and charitable organizations to showcase volunteer opportunities
  • Recruit students, faculty, staff, and the general public to check out the Expo
• Coordinate the annual end-of-the-year Volunteer Recognition Banquet in April 2010 in collaboration with the Service-Learning Program and the United Way of Treasure Valley Volunteer Center
  • Invite all non-profit and charitable agencies that VSB has partnered with during 2009-2010
  • Invite all VSB Volunteers who have volunteered at VSB projects during 2009-2010
  • Coordinate Awards/Recognition Banquet
• Keep track of all expenses used for programs
• Participate in all other VSB programs to support the TEAM
• Participate in all fundraising activities to support VSB programs
• Maintain a notebook that describes all your work during your tenure
• Other duties as assigned

Application Process

Application Deadline: March 31, 2009

1. Before applying, read the position description(s) thoroughly and determine if you really want to commit.
2. Keep the Job Description(s) portion.
3. Return in person or via mail, your completed application form (with your typed cover letter and resume attached) to the Student Activities Office (1st floor, Student Union Building, across from the ASBSU Office).

Interview Process

1. Upon review of your application, qualified candidates will be contacted to set up an interview.
2. Interviews will take place April 2009.
3. The interview will last about 30 minutes.
4. You will be interviewed by the VSB Selection Committee (consisting of 5 or more individuals).
5. A decision will be made and you will be contacted in late April via e-mail or phone.

9 Steps to A Successful Interview
1. Read the position description thoroughly!
2. Research
3. Anticipate Questions: Know yourself and market yourself. Be honest with your answers. No canned answers!
4. Dress appropriately!
5. Arrive on time!
6. Relax! Be yourself, and have fun. The interviewers are here to help you succeed.
7. Be prepared to ask questions!
8. Leave a positive impression.
9. Write a Thank You e-mail after the interview.

Upon Being Hired (specific dates will be updated and emailed to applicants.)

1. The position(s) is scheduled to start July 2009.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Mahi Takazawa (VSB Advisor)
2nd Floor, Student Organization Complex (next to the Cultural Center)
mahitakazawa@boisestate.edu
426-2877
426-1391 (fax)

Check out VSB’s website for more info: http://vsb.boisestate.edu

Thank you for your interest!