Program Lead — Book Club
LeadPlanningAccountability
- Own weekly cadence, agenda, and execution
- Maintain standards + resolve blockers fast
- Coordinate across roles and track outcomes
PHS · BOOK PROJECT
Ramsha Essa — Co-Author
Mirza Baig — Co-Author
Alina Azmat — Book Project Coordinator
Liona — Volunteer Department Project Coordinator
PHS Book Club Coordination Team
Objective: Lead consistent weekly book club sessions for Heroes Behind the Mask — a book created by Pre-Health Shadowing (PHS) in collaboration with student co-authors. This team owns the end-to-end student experience: facilitation, operations, outreach, and continuous improvement.
Multiple weekly sessions
Remote
Volunteer Leadership Opportunity
Project leadership
Ramsha Essa — Co-Author
Mirza Baig — Co-Author
Alina Azmat — Book Project Coordinator
Liona — Volunteer Department Project Coordinator
About the Book
What is Heroes Behind the Mask?
Heroes Behind the Mask is a book created under Pre-Health Shadowing (PHS) to capture the untold narratives of healthcare professionals who served during the COVID-19 pandemic. The project features real stories from doctors, nurses, public health experts, and educators — exploring the intersection of healthcare, humanity, and systemic inequity.
Co-authored by Ramsha Essa (business student & software engineer) and Mirza Baig (medical student entering residency), and coordinated by Alina Azmat, the book highlights 30 professionals — many of whom have spoken at PHS virtual sessions.
Why Book Club?
The book club converts the book into a consistent student program: structured discussion, community, and repeatable weekly sessions.
What This Team Owns
Session planning, facilitation standards, outreach, operations, and weekly iteration to keep the experience high-quality.
What Success Looks Like
Multiple reliable weekly sessions, strong engagement, measurable growth, and a program students want to return to (and invite friends to).
Project History
Project description + phases
This book club sits inside the broader Heroes Behind the Mask project — a national storytelling initiative honoring healthcare professionals from the COVID-19 era, now expanding through year-long outreach, education, and community impact.
Phase 1 & Phase 2 (click to collapse/expand)
Phase 1 — Creation & Launch (2021–2025)
- Interviews, manuscript, editing, and design with PHS volunteers.
- Launched April 2025 in Chicago with on-site media & PR from Loyola Chicago.
- Hundreds of copies sold; positioned as an educational resource.
Phase 2 — Expansion & Engagement (2025–2026)
- Educational integration with universities and healthcare programs.
- Partnerships, events, and co-branded campaigns.
- Digital storytelling and grants to sustain outreach and impact.
Milestones
Milestones & achievements
2021
Project founded under PHS; interviews begin.
2021–2024
100+ interviews & submissions compiled; volunteer editing & design.
Apr 2025
Official launch in Chicago; Loyola Chicago on-site media & PR.
June 2025
Hundreds of copies sold; campus/community showcases.
Oct 2025
Phase 2 commenced: goals of national outreach, partnerships, curriculum integration, events.
Now
Expand our engagement strategies and offerings to support the core mission of the book project.
📍 We are here
Book Club Program
Remote, consistent, student-centered
What the program delivers
- Several weekly sessions centered on a chapter (or short chapter set)
- Facilitated discussion using structured prompts and reflection questions
- Community + accountability so students return week-to-week
- Growth loop through outreach + student invites
Cross-team collaboration
Book Club can coordinate with our Book Project Events Team
Weekly breakdown
- 3 weekly book club sessions (daytime, evenings, and weekends)
- Planning + prep: prompts, slides, and flow
- Ops: reminders, attendance tracking, follow-ups
Quality standards
- Sessions start on time with a consistent format
- Strong engagement (questions, discussion, reflection)
- Clear roles and handoffs inside the team
Growth standards
- Weekly outreach + partner recruitment
- Promo content shipped consistently
- Track sign-ups and retention weekly
Openings
PHS Book Club Coordination Team — roles
Pick the role that matches your strengths. Lead roles own coordination and timelines; Team roles execute weekly deliverables. All roles are remote.
You don’t need prior experience in every area — just reliability, communication skills, and a genuine interest in learning and contributing. These roles are best suited for students who can commit consistently, take ownership of responsibilities, and collaborate with others. If selected, you’ll receive onboarding, support from PHS leadership, and recognition for your contributions.
Discussion Coordinator
FacilitationStudent-facing
- Facilitate weekly discussions using prompts
- Create a welcoming, engaging environment
- Collect feedback and improve week-to-week
Operations & Registration Lead
SystemsTracking
- Own sign-ups, reminders, attendance, and follow-ups
- Keep links + instructions consistent and clear
- Maintain weekly reporting for the team
Community Partnerships & Growth Lead
LeadOutreachPartnerships
- Recruit students and increase weekly sign-ups
- Build partnerships with clubs and orgs
- Support a consistent growth loop
Marketing & Content Lead
ContentPromo
- Create weekly promo content and partner-ready copy
- Coordinate timeline with Ops + Program Lead
- Publish consistently to drive sign-ups
Integration Lead — Events Team Collaboration
CollaborationOps
- Coordinate book club moments with the Book Project Events Team
- Align promo + outreach for key activations
- Support cross-team communication and handoffs
Join the Team
Ready to help run the program?
Apply once and select your role interests. Selected candidates will be contacted for next steps.
Format: Remote · Cadence: Weekly · Project: Heroes Behind the Mask