HandsOn Kansas State

Student Program Coordinator

HandsOn Kansas State (HOKS), a program of the Staley School of Leadership and an affiliate of the Points of Light network, is hiring a Student Program Coordinator.

HOKS engages students, youth, faculty, and community members in service activities and civic engagement opportunities to enhance social responsibility and community involvement. HOKS is led by student program coordinators who mobilize over 500 volunteers each year.

Vision: To develop civic and socially responsible leaders

Mission: To promote civic learning and leadership by engaging campus and community in meaningful volunteer and service opportunities

The HandsOn staff includes student program coordinators and a full-time program administrator who oversee HandsOn initiatives. These initiatives include our Mobile Food Distributions, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Voter Registration, Furniture Amnesty Day, Community Clean-Ups, Konza Student Table, and ongoing and episodic volunteer opportunities. Student Program Coordinators have responsibilities in the following focus areas.

Volunteer Leadership and Administration

Student coordinators shall train volunteers, maintain the volunteer database, and communicate with volunteers via email, and social media. Coordinators will maintain and update a monthly newsletter to distribute to the volunteer database once a month. Student coordinators will identify and implement risk management procedures for service events.

Coordinators are also responsible for managing volunteer information and referrals. Other administrative tasks include: recruitment, registration, reporting, and service outcomes documentation.

Project Development and Evaluation

Coordinators will develop campus and community service projects that address local community needs. They will create and maintain volunteer opportunities from the Manhattan community. Coordinators shall establish and promote connections with local non-profit and social service organizations.

The role requires student staff to provide presentations to and facilitate discussions with campus and community organizations, maintain relations with campus and community partners in service, and collaborate with Staley School staff to identify and develop strategic partnerships. Student coordinators are also responsible for the evaluation and reporting aspects of HOKS.

Public Relations and Outreach

Student staff shall coordinate media and outreach materials with the Staley School’s public relations team. They will develop and distribute news releases and maintain and update current events on the website and HandsOn social media accounts. Student Coordinators will coordinate the volunteer and service recognition awards that occur every April.

Qualifications

  • Student in good standing at Kansas State University
  • Knowledge and experience in collaborative decision-making and leadership
  • Experience with leading large groups and event management
  • Interest in service, civic engagement, and nonprofit leadership
  • Community service experience, excellent communicator, self-starter, and takes initiative
  • Valid driver’s license

Time Commitment and Work Hours

  • Minimum three semesters
  • 10-15 hours per week primarily M-F, with some weekends and evenings based on campus/community service activities

Direct Supervisor: Del’Sha Roberts, administrator of student programs, 785-532-6085

Benefits

  • Acquire skills in specified areas such as campus/community collaboration, public relations, marketing, volunteer management training and facilitation, and resource/fund development.
  • Professional networking
  • Professional development and training opportunities

Hourly Wage: $12.00/hour

Work location​: Leadership Studies Building, Kansas State University

How to apply​: Submit an application at this link by noon Friday, Oct. 3. You will be asked to submit an updated resume within the online application.

Additional Questions: Email handson@ksu.edu