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Field Trip Coordinator

  • 532921
  • Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
  • Inst for Creativity, Arts & Tech
  • Program/Project Management
  • Hourly Wage/Part-Time
  • Virginia Tech
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The Field Trip Coordinator provides support for educational outreach events administered by the Center for Educational Networks and Impacts (CENI). CENI is an institute level research center within the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology. This position works closely with CENI faculty and student staff in the area of event implementation, logistics communication, and outreach. They will coordinate student groups, exhibitors, field trip destinations, and itineraries. Collaboration with schools, chaperones, exhibitors, supervisors, student workers, and other stakeholders is an important part of this role. The Field Trip Coordinator should have strong communication skills and capacity to work both within a team and independently. It is expected that this position will work up to 20 hours per week on average during the field trip season, which is September – November and February – April, with fewer hours in the summer. Occasional weekend hours may also be required.


Key responsibilities for this position include:
- scheduling of schools and exhibitors
- event/program coordination
- implementation of events/programs
- ensuring programs and participants are in compliance with university policies leading up to and during events

Required Qualifications

- Related degree or equivalent training/experience
- Experience with public speaking
- Experience supporting complex event planning activities
- Experience with a variety of software including word processing, calendar software, video conference software, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in related field
-Experience in K12 education
-Experience with classroom management

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$20 - $25

Hours per week

up to 20 hours per week

Review Date

May 6, 2025

Additional Information

We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. 

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Holly Williams at hmccall@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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