Richmond Explore the World Travel Scholarship Committee Members Needed

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The HI Richmond Travel Scholarship Committee Members will provide oversight for and manage the HI USA travel scholarship program in their local community. Committee members will be collectively tasked with facilitating their local program with the support of HI USA staff and resources.

Starting in Jan 2019, we will focus on our international scholarship, which includes awarding $2,000 scholarships for international travel. Travel must include either an educational and/or volunteer component.

Specific Responsibilities:
Participate as an active member of the committee, including regular attendance at monthly meeting and assisting with committee responsibilities
Assist in travel scholarship planning efforts
Assist in marketing the travel scholarship program in local community
Participate in the selection of local travel scholarship recipients using HI USA grading form
Work with HI USA staff member(s) in implementing the program

Desired skills, qualifications:
Leadership experience
Connections and familiarity with local community, including local universities, colleges and organizations that serve the 18-30 age range and/or communities that have a financial need
Marketing and social media experience

Time Commitment: Approximately 3-5 hours per month during scholarship season (Jan-April)