Great Lakes Campus Formation Coordinator

Students for Life of America; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campus Formation Coordinator (CFC) position with Students for Life of America is based in Chicago, IL, requiring travel to campuses across the region. You will work on establishing new student groups, revitalizing inactive ones, and serving as a substitute for Regional Coordinators when needed.

Expect to travel 3-4 days a week on campus, with remaining days spent working remotely. A strong focus on mentoring student leaders, coordinating trainings, and outreach is essential to advance the

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and strong organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Willingness to learn company technologies and platforms and to mentor student leaders.

Responsibilities

• Start and grow campus student groups across colleges.
• Turn inactive groups into active, high-quality communities.
• Substitute for Regional Coordinators when needed and support trainings and outreach.
• Lead outreach events, trainings, and data entry; travel to campuses regionally.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Entrepreneurial spirit

Grammar knowledge

Job description

Location: This position is based out of Chicago, IL.

Campus Formation Coordinator

The Campus Formation Coordinator (CFC) serves behind the scenes and together with Regional Coordinators (RCs) to increase the level of pro-life involvement at a grassroots level across multiple states. There are three key duties: 1) to start new Students for Life groups, 2) to turn inactive groups into higher quality groups, and 3) to be willing and ready to serve as a substitute for RC duties if assistance is needed. CFCs will work on campus 3-4 days a week, and work the remaining days remotely.

It is important that all members of Students for Life of America's (SFLA) Field Team be dedicated and flexible with the national mission in mind: to abolishing abortion. CFCs must be innovative, fast-moving, and gritty team-players, able to go above and beyond when needed.

Essential Functions

1. Start new Students for Life groups:

   • Work to achieve SFLA's 5 Year Plan: Campus Takeover, by starting groups at the majority of 4-year colleges in the region they serve.
   • Find interested students through on campus events such as tabling, flyering, clipboarding, research, relationships, and other innovative means.
   • Empower and mentoring new pro-life leaders in establishing groups.
   • Research local target schools to find innovative ways to start groups.
   • Build relationships and sharing resources with existing pro-life groups who are

2. Turn inactive groups into higher quality groups:

   • Creatively improve the activity level and establishing relationships with Students for Life groups.
   • Provide materials, advice, and more to groups and their leaders.
   • Schedule trainings and tabling events.
   • Strategically working with the RC in supporting regional health.
   • Outreach and research virtually.

3. Be willing and ready to serve as a substitute for Regional Coordinator if assistance is needed. This may include, but is not limited to...

   • Maintain communication with Students for Life groups.
   • Conduct trainings and tabling outreach.
   • Scheduling trainings, tabling, and other outreach opportunities.
   • Mentoring and consulting pro-life group leaders.
   • Auditing current Students for Life groups through research, calling, and other creative outreach.
   • Substituting for the RC at a large event.

4. Continued functions that fit into all categories or are additional include:

   • Complete assigned metrics.
   • Lead kit packing days at headquarters quarterly.
   • Table at large events like Christian music festivals and conferences.
   • Enter data entry and regular use of a database system.
   • Conduct quick email communication.
   • Assist with administrative tasks.
   • Collect community contacts to bring into the SFLA fold.
   • Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A positive attitude, good problem-solving skills, and a passion for serving in the pro-life field are a must.
• Must be teachable and willing to learn SFLA technologies and platforms.
• Candidates must be self- motivated, a good problem solver, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be a highly-organized person.
• Candidates must have knowledge of grammar rules and utilize the oxford comma.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time salaried position working at least 40 hours per week. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours can be somewhat flexible by request.

Travel

This position consists of a great deal of travel, as you will be visiting campuses all throughout your region in hopes of starting new groups. When schools are in session, you can expect to be on campus 3-4 days a week. Non-travel days will be spent working out of your home office, and 1-2 days at our HQ.

Required Education and Experience

At least 1-2 years' experience in pro-life working/volunteering.

Work Authorization

Must be able to successfully complete an I-9.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

Must have the ability to operate technical equipment such as a computer and sit for extended periods of time. Other physical demands may include: setting up displays, walking around campuses, standing during display times, walking outside for long periods of time (door to door canvassing) and participating in local and national pro-life marches. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.