IME Student Coordinator: Special Events & Programs

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Joann Zhang (On Leave)

5420 Non Work Study, Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement

IME is a campus resource and community space that supports students from all identities and backgrounds, with a special focus on those who identify as students of color, first‑generation students, and/or students within the LGBTQ+ community. IME focuses on creating opportunities for belonging, leadership, advocacy, and celebrating diverse cultures on our Lewis & Clark campus and beyond.

The Special Events & Program Coordinator position is responsible for leading the planning committees and events related to LGBTQ+ History Month, MLK Week, Black History Month, and Asian Diaspora Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In addition to Heritage and History months, this position will co‑lead other events that pertain to historically underrepresented communities alongside the IME team. Applicants must be available to work on campus for the entire  school year.

• Lead planning committees for the LGBTQ+ History Month, Black History Month, and Asian Diaspora Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
• Plan and facilitate at least one heritage/history month program during the heritage/history month listed above.
• Support, plan, and facilitate community events (First‑Generation Celebration, MLK Week, annual banquet, etc.).
• Collaborate with Affinity clubs & unions (as needed).
• Support the daily operations of the IME suite (greeting guests, maintaining the suite, promoting events, etc.).
• Attend bi‑weekly IME staff meetings, training, and 1:1s with the IME supervisor.
• Develop programs, workshops, and/or events that focus on creating belonging and community for historically marginalized students.
• Collaborate on projects and major IME events with the IME team, campus partners, and/or external agencies.
• Participate in outreach efforts, including but not limited to tabling, social media, etc.
• Serve as an ambassador for college initiatives on diversity and inclusion, including upholding all College policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Good organizational, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven experience in creative problem‑solving and ongoing self‑assessment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Foundational understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti‑oppression work, and/or ethnic or cultural studies.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting and celebrating individuals and communities from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
• Applicants should have a GPA of 2.5 or higher or have shown significant improvement each semester for at least two semesters. If this is your first semester at L&C, please email a screenshot of your progress report to joannz. If you do not believe your GPA or progress report reflects your ability to be successful, please feel free to let us know.

• Experience planning and coordinating events at Lewis & Clark, either through a department or a student organization.
• Ability to manage logistics and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience facilitating – or an interest in facilitating – dialogues, workshops, or conversations with small and large groups.

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