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Newsletter 005 Learning Together Learning Nothing and Learning Patiently

Our fifth newsletter is now live. You can find more information on the open call for the recruitment of participants to join our air quality project and reflections on our learnings with others, machines and eco-data. 

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Co-Curricular Program Manager, at George Washington University

Job Description Summary

The George Washington University, an independent academic institution chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1821, dedicates itself to furthering human well-being. The University values a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the exploration of new ideas.

The George Washington University, centered in the national and international crossroads of Washington, D.C., commits itself to excellence in the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge.

The Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service is The George Washington University’s central office for community partnerships, service­ learning and community service. The Nashman Center integrates civic engagement into GW’s educational work. We focus GW’s resources to meet community needs beyond the campus, promote equity and active citizenship in a diverse democracy, and enhance teaching, learning and scholarship at GW.

A member of the Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service (Nashman Center) team, the Program Manager oversees, innovates, implements, and evaluates co­curricular community service partnerships between GW students and community organizations. Develops and implements civic, diversity and leadership training and education programs. Collaborates with community partners for mutual benefit.

The Program Manager of Co-Curricular will be responsible for the following:

Manages all aspects of long term, ongoing co­curricular community service programs at GW, including but not limited to engageDC and GW SMARTDC. Oversees pre-semester community engagement programs.

Develops, conducts research, implements, and evaluates new long term, and ongoing co-curricular community service programs at GW.

Conducts regular community partner site visits and identifies new community partners; investigates and recommends opportunities for adjustment or expansion.

Develops and implements civic, diversity and leadership training and education programs for student leaders and participants.

Coordinates and collaborates across other Nashman Center programs and focus areas.

Develops and manages budget, prepares reports, and assists with grant writing, and fundraising.

Develops, implements, and monitors safety oversight and risk management procedures.

Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises (~200) student staff; monitors compliance with and adherence to Federal Work Study and DC Public School program reporting guidelines.

Promotes programs and community service and partnerships on campus and in the community through a wide variety of channels, including web and social media.

Liaise with regional and/or national organizations as appropriate.

Enhances knowledge and skills by attending workshops and seminars and reviewing published literature.

The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC. The incumbent may perform other 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 Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’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.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of experience in managing higher education community service or service learning and/or national service programs.

Excellent communications, project management, attention to detail, creativity, cultural intelligence.

TO APPLY: All interested applicants should submit relevant materials via the portal here.

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Newsletter 004 New Beginnings and Viral Reflections

Our fourth newsletter is out, where we announce our third company spin-out, a new project investigating human-machine relationships, and reflections on participation and collaboration to overcome the major issues we face today.

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Newsletter 003 - Transition, Transformation and Participation

Last week we sent out our third newsletter, teeming with updates on the progress of some of our projects, and concluded with a reflection on the future of participation, where we invite you to let us know what is your take on this ‘new abnormal’.

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Newsletter 002 – Engaging Cities, Smart Carpets & the Climate Emergency

We released our second newsletter just before the winter holidays, highlighting our workshops and talks in Africa, Australia, Kenya, and China, our participation in initiatives of design agencies, and local authorities, as well as a reflection on the climate emergency, and a final section with links to interesting things we’ve come across in the urban technology sector.

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Newsletter 009 Calls for Action and Participation

Our ninth newsletter is live. We are thrilled to share with our network what we’ve been up to in the past two months. We included a call for participants to join our next project, the delivery of an experiment exploring collective action to tackle air pollution and more examples on designing for engagement and empowerment.

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