Civic Engagement Programs Lead

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis' Gephardt Institute seeks a Programming and Outreach Specialist to lead civic learning, dialogue, and community engagement initiatives for students.

You will manage programs from planning to execution, collaborate with campus partners, and promote events through outreach and social media. The role emphasizes equity, inclusion, non-partisanship, and the ability to coordinate across diverse student groups while delivering measurable impact on student involvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Strong project management and event planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead program planning and project management for Gephardt Institute events.
• Coordinate with Gephardt staff and campus partners, outreach to guest speakers, event logistics, promotion, and evaluation.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies through outreach and social media.
• Commit to equity, diversity, and inclusion and non-partisanship in programming.

Skills

Action-Oriented

Adaptability

Budget Management

Collaborative Spirit

Confidentiality

Critical Thinking

Deadline Management

Diversity Awareness

Effective Listening

Effective Written Communication

High Accuracy

Microsoft Office

Oral Communications

Oral Presentation

Organizing

Outreach Development

Prioritization

Purchasing Supplies

Social Media Development

Sound Judgment

Student Success

Work Efficiency

Working Independently

Workload Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis' Gephardt Institute seeks a Programming and Outreach Specialist to lead civic learning, dialogue, and community engagement initiatives for students.

You will manage programs from planning to execution, collaborate with campus partners, and promote events through outreach and social media. The role emphasizes equity, inclusion, non-partisanship, and the ability to coordinate across diverse student groups while delivering measurable impact on student involvement