Student Initiatives Consultant
Covenant House New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$37–$37
LOCATION
Newark, New Jersey
POSTED
20 days ago
The Student Initiatives Consultant will provide collaboration and support to the Development Department, specifically in the area of Student Sleep Outs. A Student Sleep Out is night time peer-to-peer fundraising event held generally on the site of specific high schools throughout New Jersey, with a focus on Northern New Jersey.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Ambassador for selected Sleep Out and Student Initiatives.
- Recruit schools, student groups, and organizations for Sleep Out: Student Edition.
- Support event management and website registration.
- Prospect, recruit, and coach participants through the Sleep Out process.
- Grow and maintain student relationships to increase the number and effectiveness of student Sleep Outs.
- Recruit prospects for Sleep Out editions.
- Maintain ongoing communication with P2P fundraisers during active and off-season periods.
- Coordinate and supervise donor immersion opportunities, as needed.
- Organize and maintain electronic and document files.
- Participate in fundraising events outside normal business hours (occasional weekends required).
- Ensure prospect and donor information is entered into Salesforce.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Collaborate with other Covenant House departments.
The hourly rate for this position is $37.00 an hour working an average of 10 hours per week.
The Consultant position is a temporary position thru the end of June 2026 which may be renewed.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Experience and Skills:
- Passion for the mission of Covenant House New Jersey: assist youth facing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking with absolute respect, unconditional love, and relentless support.
- Comfort in public speaking to groups of students and high school faculty.
- Non-profit event experience; peer-to-peer fundraising experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Publisher, and Google docs.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Valid New Jersey driver’s license with insurable driving record.
Travel Requirements:
- Travel in the state of New Jersey is a requirement of the role.
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