Job Description

Department: Social Innovation Partnerships and Education within the Center for Careers, Life, and Service

Purpose: To support Map the System and systems thinking educational programming in the Center for Careers, Life, and Service.

Reporting: The Social Innovation Student Coordinator will report to the Assistant Director for Social Innovation Partnerships and Education.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with creation and distribution of publicity for Map the System and systems thinking student information sessions and workshops, including tabling and print and social media marketing.
• Assist with coordination of Map the System and systems thinking student information sessions and workshops, including sign-ins, presenter materials, and providing input on student training needs.
• Serve as a student mentor for Map the System and systems thinking program participants, including student support for systems mapping tools (KUMU, etc.)
• Serve as student liaison to increase connections between Map the System and systems thinking programming with pertinent campus constituencies.
• Assist with planning and coordination of final campus Map the System presentation event during the spring semester.
• Attend regular Social Innovation student team meetings and trainings.
• Assist Civic Education and Innovation staff with other program support as needed.

Qualities/Skills Desired

• Desire to promote and support student participation in Map the System and systems thinking educational opportunities.
• Ability to learn systems thinking concepts and systems mapping tools such as KUMU.
• Ability to mentor other students in systems thinking concepts and systems mapping tools.
• Sharp attention to details, deadlines, and confidentiality.
• Ability to synthesize and objectively communicate complex data and concepts.
• Ability to communicate professionally across cultural differences both in writing and orally.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Canva, PowerPoint, and social media platforms.

Qualifications

• Entering second through fourth year of study at Grinnell College.

• Some flexibility is needed as work hours may be adjusted to include tabling or special events.