Student Leaders in Community Engagement

Title: Student Leaders in Community Engagement 
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Center for Civic Engagement

Job Summary

The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) is a unique department with responsibilities that support the missions of the Division of Student Affairs and the Division of Academic Affairs. The department is responsible for enacting Illinois State’s commitment to civic engagement and fostering a culture that values and rewards civic engagement. This is accomplished through a variety of programs and services with students, faculty, and staff and in partnership with Bloomington-Normal community organizations. CCE organizes work around civic engagement into volunteering and service-learning, political engagement, and civic education.

Students serving as Student Leaders in Community Engagement (SLiCE) will support CCE by assisting with the planning and execution of various projects and programs as a leader in volunteering/service learning and civic education. This position centers student learning and personal growth as a means to achieve programmatic outcomes. Students will experience a rigorous orientation session and participate in weekly training to enhance their leadership and professional skills. They will learn about and enhance their skills in the areas of communication, cultural competency, professionalism, event planning, peer education, collaboration, and leadership, among many others. They will learn how to articulate their strengths and natural skills and utilize those to promote success in program planning. Required reflection logs will help students consider and process the concepts they are learning.

The Student Leaders in Community Engagement (SLiCE) staff are expected to serve as positive representatives of CCE using professional verbal and written communication skills while communicating with multiple audiences and supporting CCE’s principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Program Duties:

1. Attend an all-day (or 6-hour equivalent) orientation training session where students will learn about the Center for Civic Engagement, civic engagement and being a civically engaged community member, community service, social justice, leadership, and complete 12-passenger van training.
2. With the guidance of the GA for Community Service Projects, students will oversee programmatic duties of the September Service Saturdays, Holiday Helper, MLK Day of Service, Spring Into Service, Bring It Back to Normal service projects, and other civic education programs including planning activities; facilitating discussions; distributing marketing materials; recruiting and managing participants; and other program logistics.
3. Maintain weekly reflection logs in which students consider the impact and quality of their work and brainstorm ways to improve the process.
4. Attend one-on-one meetings with GA Supervisor as scheduled (at least once a month)
5. Attend weekly meetings during which they will spend time on professional development activities and presentations on topics such as defining the words we use in this area of work, social change and leadership development models, event planning, professionalism, assessment, peer education, and recruitment among others as well as planning for upcoming projects.

Additional Information

https://civicengagement.illinoisstate.edu/

The Center for Civic Engagement is located at 100 S. Fell Ave, Suite C, Normal, IL. However, occasional meetings, participation/work at events on and off campus will be necessary as well.

The strategic plan for the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) states that the vision of the department is “a more just and equitable world cultivated through the participation of all people in the co-creation of knowledge and collective action.” Its mission is to connect students, faculty, staff, and alumni with local, national, and global communities through meaningful civic engagement to promote the lifelong learning and development of active community members.”

Illinois State University recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. The Center for Civic Engagement seeks candidates with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, who can support the Center’s vision of a more just and equitable world. Candidates who have successfully collaborated with a diverse range of faculty/staff, students, and community partners, and who can contribute to a climate of inclusivity and equity are especially welcomed. Black people, Indigenous peoples, People of Color, Persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Veterans, and Women are encouraged to apply.

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