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Gravity Water
Position Type: Internship
Application Deadline: August 31, 2024
Duration: 2024-2025 School Year
Location: UC Santa Barabara or UC Santa Cruz (preferred)
The Youth Initiative Coordinator will assist with developing and growing the GWYI program by collaborating with local K-12 schools within their region. Interns will be responsible for providing youth with the guidance to carry out educational fundraising campaigns within their community to help fund the construction of a Gravity Water system at a selected "sister school" in Vietnam.
This position is part of the Youth Initiative Program and will report directly to the Program Director. Interns will gain valuable experience in team management, outreach, social media marketing, fundraising, and non-profit data reporting.
School Campaign Team Management (~2.5 hours per week)
Engaging with local K-12 schools to secure campaigns for the GWYI program
Guiding K-12 school teams in planning and implementing educational fundraising campaigns focused on raising awareness about the Global Water Crisis and Gravity Water’s approach to building clean water systems for schools in developing countries
Hosting one or more meetings with your team to ensure campaigns are on track for success
Participating in impact presentations to highlight the results of your successful campaign efforts
General Admin Tasks and Participation (~2.5 hours per week)
Fulfilling management protocols, including weekly assessment worksheets, strategic project planning, and reporting GWYI campaign metrics
Attending 1+ weekly check-in meetings with your manager to ensure campaigns are on track for success
Supporting organizational outreach and awareness efforts through data collection, email/phone calls, attending events, and other tasks, which may include participation in key partnership meetings
Creating social media content to promote the GWYI program across multiple platforms
Estimated Time Commitment: 5 hours per week
Required Qualifications:
Passion for facilitating clean water access for global communities
Enrollment in a higher education University or College Degree program
Some experience and interest in project management, non-profits, and strategic planning
Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
Familiar with G-Suite (Documents, Spreadsheets, Slide Presentations)
Experience and interest in K-12 education and mentorship
Leadership experience with ASB, Interact Club, or related programs
Experience in charitable fundraising endeavors
During your time as the Youth Initiative Coordinator at Gravity Water, you should expect to gain experience in:
Youth Leadership & Mentoring
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Team Management
Professional Communication
Data Reporting
Social Media Marketing
Fundraising and Event Planning
Public Speaking
