New York, NY

Full-Time Temp

About the Company:

The Armenian General Benevolent Union was established in 1906 and is the world’s largest non-profit organization devoted to preserving and promoting the Armenian identity and heritage through educational, cultural, and humanitarian programs. AGBU currently has a presence in over 40 countries, annually touching the lives of some 500,000 Armenians worldwide.

Job Description:

The Activities Coordinator is a paid temporary full-time position that will begin on June 12, 2022 and end on August 6, 2022. This position requires the Activities Coordinator to live in the NYU dorms with the summer interns so that GLP staff will always be available for the interns and make them feel safe and comfortable during the program. The Activities Coordinator will serve as the first point of contact to the interns and will report to the Program Associate. The main responsibility areas will be community building, dorm supervision and guidance, and event management.

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the US in order to be considered for the position
• All applicants must also be fully vaccinated and able to provide proof to NYU housing

Responsibilities:

• With the guidance of the Program Associate, manage the social and professional well-being of interns, both in and outside the dorms through team-building activities
• Lead efforts to establish a strong sense of community and a safe, trusting environment for all interns to flourish professionally, by conducting weekly check-ins with interns, providing resume editing, attending site visits, among other efforts
• Event brainstorming, planning and execution for daily social events and weekly professional development events
• Devote approximately 20-25 hours per week working in the AGBU Central Office, in addition to work done inside and outside of dorm life
• Serve as a capable and exemplary leader to the interns
• Perform other tasks as delegated by the Program Associate

Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic with a high energy level and a positive attitude
• Fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly
• Proactive and willing and ready to take Initiative
• Effective team player with the ability to work independently
• Mature problem solver with the ability to serve as a positive role model for interns
• Career and goal oriented
• Creative abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• AGBU Summer Internship Program alumnus/a or experience as a university resident advisor
• Interest in professional development
• Interest in event and program management

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to glp@agbu.org with the subject line:

“LAST NAME, First Name GLP 2022 Activities Coordinator Application”

Preference will be given to those who apply by or before Friday, April 15th, 2022.

AGBU is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and employs regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status. Email resume and cover letter to jobs@agbu.org. Submissions will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial interviews of strong candidates will be held as submissions are received. Salary commensurate with experience. No phone calls please.