Position Summary The mobilization campus campaign coordinator (CCC), in partnership with other CCCs and full-time Teach For America staff, will strive to mobilize and unify communities on campus in the movement to address the issue of educational inequity. The mobilization CCC will work to develop and execute a detailed strategic plan aimed at building knowledge,…
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming Events // Wesleyan Civic Engagement Events in NYC and DC this Summer
Will you be in NYC this summer? Maybe nearby or visiting friends? Don’t miss the opportunity to meet alumni and get involved with the vibrant civic engagement communities off campus. New York: WESeminar on the Road with Rob Rosenthal click above link to register and see who’s attending The Office of Alumni and Parent…
Summer Job Opportunities // Urban Farming in Hartford
This just in: TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR WES STUDENTS! Summer Jobs in Urban Farming in Hartford! We’re hiring for two Green Fund-sponsored positions with Summer of Solutions Hartford! Summer of Solutions Hartford is a youth-led food justice non-profit in the South End of Hartford. We run a 9-week summer program in which youth participants work to construct and run…
Makama ’14 and Shaheen ’13 Receive Projects for Peace Grants
Congratulations to Mfundi Makama ’14 and Greg Shaheen ’13, who each received a fantastic Davis Projects for Peace Grant. From the Wesleyan Connection: “Two Wesleyan students have been awarded grants through the Davis Projects for Peace Program to bring their grassroots project proposals to fruition. Class of 2014′s Mfundi Makama’s $10,000 grant will support The Buddies…
Job Opportunity // RI Campus Compact
Rhode Island Campus Compact is seeking a Program Manager! The Program Manager leads and manages the daily operations of the AmeriCorps*VISTA and AmeriCorps Scholarships for Service grants programs. Responsib ilities include budgeting, programming, evaluation, oversight of members, training, reporting and overall communication. The Program Manager serves as the primary contact for funders, college/university/school staff who…
We’re Building our Twitterbase!
Have you checked out the ENGAGE twitter yet? @Wes_engage is the twitter handle for all things Civic Engagement at Wesleyan. We’re constantly looking for grant, job, fellowship, and internship opportunities for you, so it would be wise to follow us. Also, of course, we’re interested in what you might have to tweet! If you have any suggestions…
Job & Fellowship Opportunities
Coming in from ASHOKA U, a bevy of job and fellowship opportunities focusing on social innovation. Duke University hiring “Sector Director for Social Impact & Sustainability” The Sector Director is a senior staff position in the Fuqua Career Management Center. The Director will work closely with Fuqua’s CASE and EDGE Centers to envision, build, and…
Volunteer Opportunity // Riverfront Boathouse
This just in from Samantha Cappelletti, Volunteer and Programs Coordinator at Riverfront Recapture, Inc.: The warmer weather means the Riverfront is coming alive again and we are excited to get the upcoming season started. For the past six months we have been working hard on an ambitious schedule of activities, events, and programs that offer something…
Job Opportunity // VISTA Lend for America Program Associate
Lend for America Program Associate — Americorps VISTA — Newark, NJ About Us Lend for America is a rapidly growing organization founded to empower student leaders to build their communities through the creation of campus microfinance institutions (Campus MFIs). Our national platform supports students practicing microfinance in the U.S. by providing training, networking, funding, and research. In…
Traverse Square Carnival Flyer
Traverse Square Tutoring Program’s Annual Carnival Sunday May 5th from 2 – 5 In the courtyard between Hi/Lo Rise and Traverse Square The carnival will include a moon bounce obstacle course, music, face-painting, pizza, bubbles, dancing and so much more!