Nov 22

Job: Assistant Director with the Washington Ireland Program for Service and Leadership (DC)

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Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

The Washington-Ireland Program for Service and Leadership (WIP) is a fifteen-month program of personal and professional development that brings outstanding university students from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to Washington, DC for summer work placements and leadership training. The program begins and ends with practical service in Northern Ireland and Ireland.

In Washington, participants gain first-hand experience of a mature political process and are exposed to a culture of diversity. Through an intense eight-week schedule, WIP participants are formed into a team and challenged to develop their vision for the future of post-conflict Ireland. Students gain invaluable practical experience by completing internships in US government, media, business and non-profit organizations. At the end of the summer, participants return to the island of Ireland with enhanced professional and interpersonal skills, as well as a new confidence in their ability to work together to make a difference. A new component of the 2015 program includes participants completing a substantial service project between August of 2015 and April of 2016. Participants will complete 80 hours of service on a part-time basis, while completing their education or pursuing full-time employment.

Role, Purpose and Scope

The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director of Leadership Development in facets of curriculum, service activities, and administrative tasks in planning and executing the core DC program. This leadership position requires a significant amount of patience, flexibility, assertiveness, diplomacy, self-initiative, as well as experience working with students who have studied or lived abroad.

In addition, the Assistant Director’s responsibilities may include components of the following:
• Curriculum Development
• Programming/Event Management
• Service Learning
• Staff Supervision and Development

The Assistant Director and Director of Leadership Development will also be joined by a small Management Team. The Management Team will be comprised of three WIP alumni who will oversee and mentor the students throughout the program.

Time Commitment

The Assistant Director will be expected to complete approximately 20 hours of training in January, followed by 10-15 hours a week within WIP’s office in Washington, D.C., beginning in January and ending in late May.

The Assistant Director must be available to complete the full summer Program in DC, from ~1st June until ~the 7th August 2015.
This role is designed to accommodate, but is not restricted to, graduate University students, preferably from a higher education or international education program.

Compensation
The Assistant Director position is ideal for candidates who are interested in obtaining program management experience focusing on student development.

The Assistant Director will receive a $300 stipend per week from January through August. The Assistant Director is responsible for their accommodations throughout the duration of the internship.

WIP will also commit significant time and resources to the development of the Assistant Director’s professional development and management skills throughout their service.

Responsibilities

• Program Development (50%)
Including but not limited to:
o Conduct research on curriculum; propose and prepare lesson plans based on learning outcomes of curriculum
o Prepare activities related to service learning and completion of service projects in DC
o Assist in planning and securing event space and accommodations for components of summer program
o Secure guest speakers, oversee briefing documents, ensure integration of speaker into overall curriculum
o Preparation of presentations and materials for summer facilitation days
o Research and propose professional development activities for Management Team

• Program Delivery (25%)
Including but not limited to:
o Assistance and oversight of weekly external events (as part of leadership curriculum) during DC summer program
o Facilitation of sessions of leadership curriculum
o Assistance and oversight of student concerns
o Ensure successful operations of summer program, from completing administrative tasks to organizing and executing events

• Student and Staff Management (25%)
o Along with Director of Leadership Development, provide Management Team guidance on managing relationships with key supporters (including Host families, Work placement supervisors, Speakers)
o Providing advice & guidance to Management Team on student concerns
o Participate in on-call rotation of staff for student emergencies, responding to emergencies as they arise
o Serve as back-up to Director of Leadership Development

• Other Duties as Assigned

Profile

This role is aimed at those with a strong affinity with the values of WIP, a high level of leadership potential & a track record of service.

Beneficial Experience

– Curriculum design and development; execution of lesson plans; classroom facilitation experience
– Guiding, motivating and supporting a team
– Insight into managing a student leadership development program
– Working in an loosely structured/start up environment

Essential Values and Beliefs

– A commitment to the purpose and mission of WIP
– Demonstrated integrity
– Humility
– A commitment to high standards.

Key Skills Needed

– Experience living or working with students
– Teaching and classroom management experience preferred
– Proven ability to coordinate and manage events for large groups with attention to detail
– Highly developed interpersonal skills
– Effective problem solving and collaboration skills
– An analytical approach and intellectual curiosity
– Ability to mentor others
– Adaptability and flexibility
– Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment
– Ability to respond in a timely and appropriate fashion
– Professionalism
– Dedication to personal and professional excellence

Selection Process

If you would like to apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter to jmowery@wiprogram.org by 9:00 am (UTC) on November 28th. The interview process will begin promptly after the application deadline.