Atlantic Campus Formation Coordinator

Job DetailsJob Location: Fredericksburg, VA 22401Summary 

The Campus Formation Coordinator serves both on the ground and behind the scenes, alongside Regional Coordinators (RCs), to increase the level of pro-life involvement at a grassroots level across multiple states. There are three key duties: 1) start new Students for Life groups, 2) turn inactive groups into higher quality groups, and 3) be willing and ready to serve as a substitute for RC duties if assistance is needed. CFCs will complete outreach on average, 3 days a week, working the remaining days remotely.   

It is important that all members of Students for Life of America’s (SFLA) Field Team be dedicated and flexible with the national mission in mind: to abolish abortion. CFCs must be innovative, tenacious, and execute with excellence, able to go above and beyond when needed.

This position will travel 3-4 days a week and will work from SFLA HQ on non-travel days. 

Essential Functions 

Expand the reach of Students for Life of America.  

Start new SFLA groups at middle schools, homeschools, high schools, community colleges, universities, and med/law schools. 

Work to achieve SFLA’s 5 Year Plan: Campus Takeover, by starting groups at the majority of 4-year colleges in the region they serve.  

Travel to unique campuses throughout the year. This requires scheduling, planning, and preparing your travel schedule, including connecting with student groups, ensuring regulations are followed, and host homes are booked. 

Find interested students through on-campus events such as tabling, flyering, clipboarding, research, relationships, and other innovative means.   

Empower and mentor new pro-life leaders in establishing groups.   

Research local target schools to find innovative ways to start groups.  

Build relationships and share resources with existing pro-life groups who are not yet within the Students for Life network.  

Table at large events like Christian music festivals and conferences.  

Meet annual metrics by strategizing ways to achieve them.  

Collect community contacts to bring into the SFLA fold.  

Work with the SFLA Development Team in fundraising efforts. 

Turn inactive groups into higher quality groups. 

Creatively improve the activity level and establish relationships with Students for Life groups.  

Provide materials, advice, and more to groups and their leaders.  

Schedule trainings and tabling events.  

Strategically working with the RC in supporting regional health.  

Outreach and research virtually.  

Be willing and ready to serve as a substitute for Regional Coordinator if assistance is needed. This may include, but is not limited to...  

Maintain communication with Students for Life groups.  

Conduct trainings and tabling outreach.  

Scheduling trainings, tabling, and other outreach opportunities.  

Mentoring and consulting pro-life group leaders.  

Auditing current Students for Life groups through research, calling, and other creative outreach.  

Substituting for the RC at a large event.  

Administration. 

Participate in weekly calls and daily group chats to report progress.   

Enter data entry and regular use of a database system.  

Conduct quick email communication.   

Assist with administrative tasks.  

Other duties as assigned.  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time, salaried position. This is NOT a standard Monday - Friday, 9-5. There will sometimes be early mornings, late nights, and occasional mandatory weekend events to attend. This position is on campus 3-4 days a week and will often be traveling regionally.   

Travel 

This position consists of a great deal of travel, as you will be visiting target campuses all throughout your territory, with the goal of recruiting leads to start new groups.  When schools are in session, you can expect to be traveling on campus 3 to 4 days per week.  Non-travel days will be spent working out of your home office.   

Additional travel will be required during election years.  

Travel to bi-annual in-person small team offsites and the National Pro-Life Summit are also required.  

QualificationsCompetencies 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

A positive attitude, good problem-solving skills, and a passion for serving in the pro-life field are a must. 

Must be teachable to learn SFLA technologies and platforms. 

Candidates must be self-motivated, a good problem solver, have an entrepreneurial spirit, expert multi-tasker, maintain confidentiality, able to work independently, and be a highly organized person. 

Candidates must have knowledge of grammar rules and utilize the oxford comma. 

Must have valid driver’s license, insurance, and personal vehicle to travel region. 

Some experience working or volunteering within the Pro-Life Movement. 

Comfortability with public speaking, as CFCs will give trainings, speak at protests, rallies, and other events.   

Budget management, as a budget will be provided within which the Campus Formation Coordinator is responsible for ordering all supplies, covering travel expenses, etc.  

Ability to work independently and with little direct supervision in carrying out the core functions listed above. 

Someone with the capability to remain calm and courageous when under pressure from opposition on campus.  

A team player, as various opportunities to support your team will arise. 

Grittiness, as this position requires physical, emotional, and spiritual grit on the ground. Talking about a life or death issue every day isn’t for the faint of heart! 

Motivation to be fast-moving. 

Excitement for innovation, and ability to be creative in solving problems. 

Physical Demands 

Must have the ability to operate technical equipment such as a computer and sit for extended periods of time. 

Must be able to withstand long periods of driving. 

Other physical demands may include: setting up displays, walking around campuses, standing during display times, walking outside for long periods of time (door to door canvassing) and participating in local and national pro-life marches. Must be able to lift 30 pounds. 

Required Education and Experience 

The full-time position requires a minimum of an Associate’s Degree, but a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.