Field Trip Coordinator
Field Trip Coordinator
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Job Description
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
Bachelors degree in related field
Experience in K12 education
Experience with classroom management
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
NonExempt: 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 handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant 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 36000 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.
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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 Williamsat regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
