Having written an ambitious three-year strategic plan, ASAP is now seeking to expand its global team. There are exciting opportunities to work with ASAP as a paid staff person, a board member or officer, and for students to work as chapter interns. A broad array of skills and experience are sought for these roles, and applications are welcome from academics and practitioners alike. Please read on for role descriptions and application details and share this message widely. We look forward to hearing from you.
Staff Position: Program Manager
The Program Manager will support the Global Coordinator in overall coordination of ASAP Global, volunteer and member activity management, and financial development.
Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Developing content for the ASAP website
- Website improvements and routine maintenance
- Maintaining ASAP Facebook page and Twitter feed
- Drafting ASAP promotional materials
- Supporting the ASAP chapter network
- Researching funding opportunities
- Event planning
- Contributing to ASAP projects as needed
- Responding to e-mails from ASAP members
- Minor financial administration
Desired skills, experience, and qualities:
- Ideally, candidates will be within commuting distance of New Haven, CT
- A bachelor’s degree and strong academic record
- Past success in administrative, project management, and/or leadership roles (e.g. worked as campaign manager, research assistant, or operations lead)
- Strong commitment to social justice
- Strong communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Enthusiasm for the ASAP mission
- Knowledge of WordPress a plus
Application information:
To apply, please send a résumé or CV and an application statement of 400 words or fewer explaining your interest in the role and salient experience to Rachel Payne at rachel@academicsstand.org with the subject line Program Manager.
- Position type: staff, part-time
- Application deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2014
- Start date: to be negotiated
- Initial commitment: one year
- Compensation: competitive, based on experience
- Location: New Haven, CT, USA
- Reports to: Luis Cabrera, Vice President
Board Position: Treasurer
The Treasurer will have primary responsibility for overseeing the management and reporting of an ASAP’s finances. Specific duties will include bank account maintenance, payment of ASAP staff, financial transaction oversight, developing an annual budget, overseeing the development and observation of ASAP’s financial policies, and completing required financial reporting forms. Candidates with experience working with the financial aspects of US-based nonprofits and familiar with the exemption requirements of 501(c)(3) tax status will be strongly preferred. Both academics and practitioners are encouraged to apply.
The Treasurer will sit on the ASAP Board of Directors, participating in monthly board meetings, and sharing fiduciary responsibility for ASAP.
Application information:
To apply, please send a résumé or CV and an application statement of 400 words or fewer explaining your interest in the role and your salient experience to Rachel Payne at rachel@academcisstand.org with the subject line Treasurer.
- Position type: volunteer
- Application deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2014
- Start date: October, 2014
- Initial commitment: one year
Officer Position: Media Relations Officer
The Media Relations Officer will be responsible for all planned publicity campaigns and public relations activities. The officer will work with the Communications Director and Web Director to identify publicity strategies, will handle inquiries from the media (press) and will provide other officers and board members with information relevant to promoting ASAP. An individual with a background in media studies, journalism, and/or behavioral studies with some experience in media relations would best fit this position. Both academics and practitioners are encouraged to apply.
The Media Relations Officer will work closely with the Board but will not have Board duties.
Application information:
To apply, please send a résumé or CV and an application statement of 400 words or fewer explaining your interest in the role and your salient experience to Rachel Payne at rachel@academcisstand.org with the subject line Media Relations Officer.
- Position type: volunteer
- Application deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2014
- Start date: October, 2014
- Initial commitment: one year
UK Chapter Intern Positions: Fundraising, Web, Membership, and Strategy
ASAP UK has recently written a new strategic plan and is seeking four committed interns to help its achieve its goals. These interns will work in the areas of fundraising, website and social media, membership and engagement, and strategy and administration, respectively. Any individual is welcome to apply, but preference will be given to those based in the UK. Please note that these internships are unpaid.
Details on each of these volunteer roles is provided at this link.
Application information:
To apply, please send a short statement of interest and a description of your qualifications to UK Chapter Coordinator Steph Eldridge at academicsstandUK@gmail.com with the subject line Intern.
- Position type: volunteer
- Application deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2014
- Start date: October 2014
- Initial commitment: three months