Jay Henges Center for Youth Leadership, Student Elections Advisor

Position Title: The Jay Henges Center for Youth Leadership - Student Elections Advisor

Location: Arlington, VA Reports to: Director – The Jay Henges Center for Youth Leadership

Travel Required: 35%

About the Role:

The Student Elections Advisor in the Jay Henges Center for Youth Leadership at Leadership Institute is responsible for providing guidance and mentorship to student government associations, student leaders, and those students who wish to run for SGA.

The role will focus on fostering leadership, political engagement, and governance within SGAs at universities across the country. This role involves advising students on best practices in student government, mentoring them to run for their respective SGAs, managing student-led campaign events, and supporting the development of strong student leadership initiatives.

As an employee of the Jay Henges Center for Youth Leaderships, the advisor will need to be capable of teaching and conducting a Youth Leadership School and Youth Leadership Workshops in addition to the SGA Program.

Since most SGA elections take place in the spring, in the fall months, the advisor will serve as an expert faculty member to programs within the center and recruit for all programs, especially the Youth Leadership School, held during those months.

Responsibilities:

• Advise and mentor student government associations and student leaders, ensuring effective governance and leadership development.

• Mentor students through the process of running for their Student Government Associations (SGAs), offering strategic guidance and support throughout their campaigns.

• Lead recruitment efforts for student government-related programs and events.

• Assist student leaders in organizing, planning, and executing student government events that align with leadership and conservative principles.

• Build long-term relationships with partner organizations to support student government initiatives.

• Provide support in event planning and coordination for student government activities, ensuring successful execution.

• Oversee budget management for student government events, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.

• Be available for flexible hours, including weekends, to meet student leadership goals and ensure successful events.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Previous involvement in student organizations

• Previous involvement in SGA or having ran for SGA in college

• Campaign experience