AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Director of Special Events
Application Deadline: June 15th, 2020
Position: Part-time
Timeframe: Long-term
Location: California (state-wide)
Description
Gravity Water is a US-based 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization, focused on providing clean drinking water to schools in developing countries by combining rainwater harvesting, elevated storage, and gravity-fed filtration. Gravity Water is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Organization's Director of Special Events position. The Director of Special Events position holds an important role in the Organization, serving as the individual primarily responsible for overseeing the success of Gravity Water's special events programs. The Director of Special Events will be part of a supportive and professional team of passionate individuals dedicated to making clean drinking water accessible by the communities who need it most.
The Director of Special Events position focuses on managing and overseeing Gravity Water's Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) intern team, providing mentorship, guidance, and assisting in strategic planning for each intern. In addition, the Director of Special Events is responsible for ensuring Gravity Water's public and hosted events achieve quarterly target metrics and providing insight in guidance in growing Gravity Water's public and hosted event strategies. Being a young and fast-growing International Non-Profit, this position provides great opportunities for professional growth in leadership and mentorship, strategic planning, strategic partnerships, and public outreach and engagement. Gravity Water strongly encourages individuals who are passionate about the importance and benefit of global clean water access and are inspired to use their skill sets in planning, strategy, and leadership to make a real-world difference to apply for the position.
Responsibilities
Essential job responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to:
Experience You'll Need
Experience You'll Acquire:
How to Apply
Please fill out the Interested Applicant Form at the top of this page.
Applications must be completed by 5:00 PM PST, June 15th, 2020.
Position: Part-time
Timeframe: Long-term
Location: California (state-wide)
Description
Gravity Water is a US-based 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization, focused on providing clean drinking water to schools in developing countries by combining rainwater harvesting, elevated storage, and gravity-fed filtration. Gravity Water is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Organization's Director of Special Events position. The Director of Special Events position holds an important role in the Organization, serving as the individual primarily responsible for overseeing the success of Gravity Water's special events programs. The Director of Special Events will be part of a supportive and professional team of passionate individuals dedicated to making clean drinking water accessible by the communities who need it most.
The Director of Special Events position focuses on managing and overseeing Gravity Water's Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) intern team, providing mentorship, guidance, and assisting in strategic planning for each intern. In addition, the Director of Special Events is responsible for ensuring Gravity Water's public and hosted events achieve quarterly target metrics and providing insight in guidance in growing Gravity Water's public and hosted event strategies. Being a young and fast-growing International Non-Profit, this position provides great opportunities for professional growth in leadership and mentorship, strategic planning, strategic partnerships, and public outreach and engagement. Gravity Water strongly encourages individuals who are passionate about the importance and benefit of global clean water access and are inspired to use their skill sets in planning, strategy, and leadership to make a real-world difference to apply for the position.
Responsibilities
Essential job responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to:
- Managing a team of 5-10 interns, guiding them in:
- Public event planning (tabling)
- Hosted-event planning (private fundraising events)
- Building skills in professional communication
- Building skills in time management and critical thinking
- Assisting the Gravity Water Management Team in developing and achieving organizational targets
- Assisting in the development of virtual campaigns and fundraisers
Experience You'll Need
- Demonstrated experience in event planning or coordination
- Demonstrated experience in team leadership and/or mentorship
- Bachelor's Degree or higher -or- 3+ years experience in event planning and team management
Experience You'll Acquire:
- Strategic Planning
- Program Development
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Partnerships
How to Apply
Please fill out the Interested Applicant Form at the top of this page.
Applications must be completed by 5:00 PM PST, June 15th, 2020.
Gravity Water Youth Initiative Coordinator
Application Deadline: June 15th, 2020
Position: Part-time
Timeframe: 2020 - 2021 Academic Year
Locations: (1) Santa Cruz County, California; (2) Berkeley, California; (3) San Luis Obispo, California; (4) Santa Barbara, California; (5) San Diego, California
Description
Gravity Water, a US-based 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization which focuses on providing clean drinking water to communities in developing countries by combining rainwater harvesting, elevated storage, and gravity-fed filtration, is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student to fill the Gravity Water Youth Initiative (GWYI) Coordinator position. The GWYI Coordinator will assist the Gravity Water Management Team in developing and growing the GWYI within their region, through collaborating with local schools to grow the Organization’s GWYI program and providing youth with the guidance to carry out educational fundraisers within their school and community.
About the GWYI
The Gravity Water Youth Initiative empowers young leaders worldwide to become active players resolving the Global Water Crisis and fosters inclusivity, global citizenship and equitable access to education opportunities.
Responsibilities
Essential job responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to:
Required Qualifications:
Outcomes
Interns will gain professional skill sets in the following areas:
How to Apply
Please fill out the Interested Applicant Form at the top of this page.
Applications must be completed by 5:00 PM PST, June 15th, 2020.
*Interns who successfully participate in a Gravity Water internship earn a full-expense paid trip to participate in a Gravity Water project abroad.
Position: Part-time
Timeframe: 2020 - 2021 Academic Year
Locations: (1) Santa Cruz County, California; (2) Berkeley, California; (3) San Luis Obispo, California; (4) Santa Barbara, California; (5) San Diego, California
Description
Gravity Water, a US-based 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization which focuses on providing clean drinking water to communities in developing countries by combining rainwater harvesting, elevated storage, and gravity-fed filtration, is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student to fill the Gravity Water Youth Initiative (GWYI) Coordinator position. The GWYI Coordinator will assist the Gravity Water Management Team in developing and growing the GWYI within their region, through collaborating with local schools to grow the Organization’s GWYI program and providing youth with the guidance to carry out educational fundraisers within their school and community.
About the GWYI
The Gravity Water Youth Initiative empowers young leaders worldwide to become active players resolving the Global Water Crisis and fosters inclusivity, global citizenship and equitable access to education opportunities.
Responsibilities
Essential job responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to:
- Engaging local schools in the GWYI program, securing active campaigns.
- Assist schools in planning and implementing educational fundraisers focused on raising awareness about the Global Water Crisis and Gravity Water’s approach, to fund clean water systems for schools in developing countries.
- Work closely with the Director of Youth Engagement to fulfill management protocols, including weekly assessment meetings, strategic project planning, and GWYI campaign logistics.
Required Qualifications:
- Passion about creating clean water access throughout the global community
- Experience in project management, coordination, and planning
- An academic focus in education, environmental studies, global studies, or related field
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Time commitment: 5 hours per week (minimum)
- Experience with G-Suite
- Youth Education and Mentorship
- Leadership experience, including ASB, Interact Club, or related programs
Outcomes
Interns will gain professional skill sets in the following areas:
- Youth Leadership & Mentoring
- K-12 Education
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Program Development
- Project Coordination
- Professional Communication
How to Apply
Please fill out the Interested Applicant Form at the top of this page.
Applications must be completed by 5:00 PM PST, June 15th, 2020.
*Interns who successfully participate in a Gravity Water internship earn a full-expense paid trip to participate in a Gravity Water project abroad.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Application Deadline: June 15th, 2020
Position: Part-time
Timeframe: 2020-2021 Academic Year
Locations: (1) Santa Cruz County, California; (2) Berkeley, California; (3) San Luis Obispo, California; (4) Santa Barbara, California; (5) San Diego, California
Description
Gravity Water, a US-based 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization which focuses on providing clean drinking water to communities in developing countries by combining rainwater harvesting, elevated storage, and gravity-fed filtration, is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student to fulfill the Gravity Water Community Engagement Coordinator position. The Community Engagement Coordinator will assist the Gravity Water Management Team in developing and growing Gravity Water’s public events and local business partnerships.
The Community Engagement Coordinator will gain direct experience in special event planning, business relations and collaborative partnerships, as well as campaign logistics and strategic planning. In addition, this position will provide leadership experience in gaining, coordinating, and managing a comprehensive management team for the annual World Water Day event in their region. The Community Engagement Coordinator will be working closely with the Director of Special Events and the Director of Public Engagement and Outreach throughout their internship period.
Responsibilities
Essential job responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to:
Required Qualifications:
Outcomes
Interns will gain professional skill sets in the following areas:
How to Apply
Please fill out the Interested Applicant Form at the top of this page.
Applications must be completed by 5:00 PM PST, June 15th, 2020.
*Interns who successfully participate in a Gravity Water internship earn a full-expense paid trip to participate in a Gravity Water project abroad.
Position: Part-time
Timeframe: 2020-2021 Academic Year
Locations: (1) Santa Cruz County, California; (2) Berkeley, California; (3) San Luis Obispo, California; (4) Santa Barbara, California; (5) San Diego, California
Description
Gravity Water, a US-based 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization which focuses on providing clean drinking water to communities in developing countries by combining rainwater harvesting, elevated storage, and gravity-fed filtration, is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student to fulfill the Gravity Water Community Engagement Coordinator position. The Community Engagement Coordinator will assist the Gravity Water Management Team in developing and growing Gravity Water’s public events and local business partnerships.
The Community Engagement Coordinator will gain direct experience in special event planning, business relations and collaborative partnerships, as well as campaign logistics and strategic planning. In addition, this position will provide leadership experience in gaining, coordinating, and managing a comprehensive management team for the annual World Water Day event in their region. The Community Engagement Coordinator will be working closely with the Director of Special Events and the Director of Public Engagement and Outreach throughout their internship period.
Responsibilities
Essential job responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to:
- Plan, coordinate, and host one public engagement event per Quarter
- Plan, coordinate, and host an Annual World Water Day Event
- Plan, coordinate, and host monthly membership drives through collaboration with local businesses
- Volunteer team management and coordination
- Weekly assessment meetings with the Director of Special Events and/or the Director of Public Engagement and Outreach
Required Qualifications:
- Passion about creating clean water access throughout the global community
- Experience in project management, coordination, and planning
- An academic focus in business management, education, environmental studies, global studies, or related field
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Time commitment: 5 hours per week (minimum)
- Experience with G-Suite
- Experience in project/Event planning and coordination
- Experience in strategic partnerships, marketing, and community engagement
Outcomes
Interns will gain professional skill sets in the following areas:
- Special Events & Campaign Development
- Community Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Partnerships
- Community Relations
- Promotional Marketing
- Program Development
- Project Coordination
- Professional Communication
How to Apply
Please fill out the Interested Applicant Form at the top of this page.
Applications must be completed by 5:00 PM PST, June 15th, 2020.
*Interns who successfully participate in a Gravity Water internship earn a full-expense paid trip to participate in a Gravity Water project abroad.
For more information on Gravity Water Internships, or to get in touch about a specific opportunity please e-mail info@gravitywater.org