State Outreach Coordinator

STAND, the student-led division of the Genocide Intervention Network, envisions a world in which the international community protects civilians from genocidal violence. At its core, our mission is to empower individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide.

To do so, STAND’s Leadership Team recruits, trains, organizes and mobilizes students around the world by providing materials, educational information, online resources, policy expertise, and a network of concerned and active peers.

Born out of the fight to stop the genocide in Darfur, Sudan, STAND is devoted to creating a sustainable student network that actively fights genocide wherever it may occur. We seek to unite students around the world in a permanent anti-genocide constituency

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The following job description offers a brief overview of the particular position.

1. Management Duties:
These are the essential tasks that each Coordinator will be responsible for completing.
2. Coordination Duties:
Communication and teamwork are key to an effective Managing Committee; therefore, this section outlines the ways in which each Coordinator will work with other members of the Managing Committee (MC).
3. Accountability Obligations:
Coordinators will be held accountable for their duties through the relationships and measures described in this section.
4. Required Skills:
This section outlines the abilities and experience necessary for each position.

If you have further questions about any of these positions, please e-mail jobs@standnow.org

State Outreach Coordinator

A State Outreach Coordinator's job is centered around the needs of new and existing STAND chapters within a specific state or states. Each State Outreach Coordinator will be expected to provide chapters within their states with materials, tools, updates and guidance throughout the year. The State Outreach Coordinator (SOC) and the Regional Outreach Coordinator (ROC) will work hand in hand, ensuring that all STAND chapters in the assigned state or states are fully equipped with the information and resources they need to effectively advocate for an end to the genocide in Darfur.

Management Duties

• Work closely with the STAND ROC to help each school develop its chapter, implement STAND's national campaigns, and to create its own initiatives
• Assist the ROC with building partnerships between schools in the region
• Track chapter progress and follow-up on events and campaigns
• Provide support, motivation, and tangible resources to chapters

Coordination Duties

• Work with the STAND ROC and other Outreach Committee members to coordinate efforts between colleges, high schools, and communities.
• Maintain communication with the ROC and chapters within the assigned state or states via phone calls, e-mails, instant messaging, and face-to-face meetings, when possible.

Accountability Duties

• Weekly communication with the STAND ROC
• Meet all goals set by the STAND Managing Committee

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate STAND’s mission, goals, and campaigns both verbally and in writing
• Understanding of the crisis in Darfur and familiarity with relevant legislation
• Ability to convey excitement, motivation, and enthusiasm
• Self-motivated
• Talent for innovation and improvisation
• Time management and organization skills
• Dedication to the anti-genocide cause

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