SDG Hub Manager for Global Youth Program

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Global Co Lab Network Description - Volunteer for Global Youth Program Hub Management

The Global Co Lab Network, a Virginia-based NGO works to empower youth to be changemakers around the world. The Co Lab seeks to provide teens with the resources to spark change with a focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Global Co Lab Network is currently seeking to hire an outgoing SDG Hub Manager to work for a minimum of 6 months starting immediately.

This volunteer would serve as an "SDG Hub Manager" who will help manage virtual teen-led gatherings where teens and mentors gather online weekly to address a range of Sustainable Development topics and develop projects. The Hub Fellow would pop in meetings and support the following hubs as needed: Arts, Quality Education, Climate Change, Plastic Pollution, Mental Health, Equality, Zero Hunger, and Peace Education.

The ideal candidate must be passionate about empowering teens to be changemakers and able to help ensure that they are getting the support they need via our SDG Hub program. If the Intern is available, interested, and has proven commitment there is a possibility they may join the teen delegation to the United Nations in New York City in July, if funding is available.

As part of the Co Lab team, you will have the opportunity to be inspired by young changemakers around the world, collaborate with a board of professionals and a large network of organizations. Through this internship experience, you will develop significant organizational and project management skills and a deeper understanding of the organizational, managerial, and developmental work and challenges of a small non-profit start-up organization.

To be eligible to apply for this position you should:

• Submit a resume demonstrating your experience and interests as they relate to this position.
• Be willing to work a minimum of 6 months, an average of 8 hours a week, mostly on weekends.

You will be responsible for providing the Co-Lab with assistance to execute tasks such as:

• Assisting with onboarding new teens to join one of our SDG hubs
• Attending SDG Hub meetings as necessary to stay up to date on hub status and needs
• Conducting orientations and check-ins with new and existing hub members
• Update materials as needed (handbook, google folders, etc)
• Help professionalize the Hub structure and support its growth effectively
• Evaluate the hubs to address strengths and weaknesses, refine the hubs and also highlight achievements
• Manage data entry including tracking system for Hubs

The SDG Hub Manager is expected to be passionate in the mission of the Co-Lab and its values of inclusiveness, intergenerational collaboration, and action, and should exemplify strength in the following:

• High interest in learning more about the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Strong English and writing capabilities
• Time-management and organization
• Communication
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Willingness to work in a flexible start-up environment
• Be able to work on weekends and independently

For more information, please visit the Global Co Lab Network’s website: https://www.globalcolab.net/ and visit its flagship program on the SDGs - Teens Dream at https://www.teensdreamcolab.org

Expected hours: 7 - 10 per week

Schedule:

• Weekend mornings eastern time as needed and weekday staff meetings to fit your schedule

Work Location: Remote