As a Rivkin Edu (formally CanCan) Campus Ambassador, you will network at the University of Washington to help facilitate life-saving education programs that empower and educate women in their health. Primary responsibilities will include organizing and coordinating Rivkin Edu Parties at the University of Washington for students in their late teens and early 20’s.
The purpose of the Rivkin Edu Party is to educate college students on breast and ovarian health, giving them tools for early detection, risk assessment, preventive lifestyle choices and self- advocacy. You will act as a liaison between University of Washington and the Rivkin Edu Education Program to give healthy people, from all walks of life, a fun way to learn what they can do to feel more in control and less in fear about breast and ovarian cancer.
Criteria:
- The ambassador will be challenged with roles and responsibilities to help facilitate professional and personal growth in the following: Health Education, Sales, and Communication.
- Minimum One Year Commitment (excludes holidays/summer/winter breaks). 5 hours each week: including evening and weekends when necessary.
- Direct supervision under Rivkin Edu Program Manager.
- Weekly 1:1 phone call meetings between ambassador and Program Manager. Monthly All Ambassador phone call with Program Manager that includes question and answer, professional and personal development, and past experience from Ambassador Alumni.
- Ambassador responsible for weekly log of hours/activities/progress. Success is measured by quantitative and qualitative outcomes and accomplishing goals and objectives, in addition to fulfilling hourly requirements.
- Orientation, training, and continued education related to health education and program development/management. Semi-annual personal and professional goal setting and follow up with PM.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and attend parties on your campus (12-15/year)
- Campus outreach/ create relationships with panhellenic, resident halls, women’s groups, pre-med, health clubs and organizations, other student lead university organizations
- Create/maintain university contact database
- Improve and expand Rivkin Edu Social Media footprint and participate in social media campaigns
- Table at University fairs (general, volunteer, health) and on campus
- Become familiar with University relations and confidently reach out to peers and campus administration when necessary
- Responsible for Campus Party Administrative Tasks
- Distribute Rivkin Edu swag to University health centers/women’s groups/campus locations
- Create relationships with university health services
- Create relationships and PR opportunities with university publications and news stations: i.e. encourage campus newspaper to do a highlight piece on Rivkin Edu Campus Education and Ambassador Program. Invite them cover a larger party.
The Rivkin Edu Campus Ambassador should be:
- A self-starter who is able to work independently
- Creative with excellent problem solving abilities
- Love the sales process/should have experience navigating the college social system/proven record as a relationship builder and networker
- Hard worker, able to see projects to completion
- Diligent and responsible to your team, including co-ambassador (if applicable), Program Manager, Communications Manager and presenters.
- Passionate about women’s issues/health
- Interested in learning about the non-profit sector
- A strong writer with excellent verbal communication skills
- Be responsible for maintaining email communications
- Able to find humor in most situations
- Be comfortable speaking in front crowds.
Application Process: Email resume and cover letter to molly.oshin@rivkin.org. No phone calls please.
