Campus Chapter Intern - University of Maryland, College Park

Job Description

The Campus Chapter Intern (CCI) is a student intern who represents NMDP on their college campus. Interns must be currently enrolled undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park. Their primary objective is to create or maintain a registered student organization (chapter) on their campus, develop and grow the membership of that chapter, and mobilize the chapter to engage students to educate, recruit, and fundraise in support of the NMDP mission.

The CCI will work closely with the regional territory team to plan campus wide events, deliver captive audience presentations, establish consistent tabling opportunities and collaborate with student organizations to recruit quality individuals to the NMDP registry. The CCI is responsible for managing partnerships focused on assigned audience(s) and/or program(s). The CCI’s target recruitment audience is 18-24 years olds with focus on partnerships and organizations with high African American, Hispanic/Latino and/or Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander student membership.

• Participate in program communications, complete required check-ins, and attend a weekly call with the Supervisor, Account Manager, and Member Recruitment Coordinator
• Lead chapter operations by advising chapter leadership toward goals and serving as acting chapter president as needed
• Recruit, retain, and engage a balanced, representative chapter membership and mobilize members to support education, recruitment, and fundraising
• Deliver a weekly captive audience presentation to educate and recruit prospective registry members
• Establish and staff consistent tabling opportunities to maintain on-campus visibility (minimum four hours per month in highly frequented locations)
• Build and maintain relationships with faculty, administrators, staff, and partners and complete timely follow-up to enable campus awareness and education efforts
• Collaborate with student organizations and event organizers to expand outreach and recruit and educate prospective registry members
• Promote recruitment and education efforts via social media and other available distribution channels
• Plan and execute one campus-wide Member Education and Registration event per semester, including logistics, volunteers, materials, and follow-up
• Coordinate activities and priorities with the territory team and communicate progress, barriers, and upcoming opportunities
• Maintain student status throughout the internship term and model belonging and inclusion in interactions and chapter practices

• Knowledge of NMDP mission and key lifesaving messages used to educate others about NMDP and the Registry
• Knowledge of NMDP member registration process, including steps, requirements, and standards
• Knowledge of computer systems and tools, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet search applications

• Demonstrate belief and commitment to NMDP’s mission
• Demonstrate drive and determination to educate and inspire peers to join a cause
• Demonstrate a growth mindset by actively seeking mentorship and leadership development
• Create, develop, manage, and activate a volunteer team to host executive board and general body meetings, recruit new members, maintain good standing with the college/university, and achieve goals
• Communicate effectively with peers, staff, and administrators
• Maintain a collaborative and future-focused mentality
• Stay highly organized and prioritize time for CCI activities without interfering with academic commitments
• Work successfully both independently and as part of a team in a remote, virtual environment
• Work in partnership with others and delegate responsibilities as needed
  
  Adapt and problem-solve when things don’t initially go as planned
• Use social media platforms to effectively promote NMDP’s lifesaving mission

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a targeted college or university
• Completed at least 30 hours of coursework
• Minimum GPA 2.8
• Meet or exceed the college/university’s Standard Academic Progress requirements

• The selected individual commits to serve in this role for a full…