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Poverty Issues Coordinator

Application deadline: April 15th, 2009

Coordinator Application (PDF)

Overview of Volunteer Services Board

VSB’s mission is to inspire, provide, promote and expand 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

• $300 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 15 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 attend monthly VSB Campus Coalition meetings and all VSB orientations for service-learning students
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Basic Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly Service Saturday 2009-2010 volunteer projects with non-profit and charitable organizations that address hunger and homelessness issues
• Partner with a non-profit or charitable organization
• Serve as a Site Leader for student volunteers during service project
• Assist the Assistant Director in coordinating Into The Streets and Volunteer Day service projects
• Coordinate educational programs that address hunger and homelessness issues during the four annual awareness weeks (October, November 2007 & February, April, 2009) in collaboration with the other issues coordinators
• Coordinate programs that address local, national, and global hunger and homelessness issues
• Partner with faculty and non-profit partners to provide educational resources and volunteer opportunities
• Coordinate food and clothing drives
• Recruit students to participate during the week
• Recruit and manage volunteers
• Serve as Chair for Hunger & Homelessness Issues Awareness Week (November 2009) programs
• Coordinate American Red Cross blood drives with other issues coordinators
• Recruit donors
• Recruit and manage volunteers
• 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!