Civic Engagement and Service-Learning (CESL) Undergraduate Staff Position
Outreach and Office Assistant
AY 2021 – 2022
Civic Engagement and Service-Learning (CESL) has one undergraduate position available for AY 2021-22, focused on providing outreach and communications to UMass students. CESL offers undergraduate courses and programs that build and sustain relationships between community-based social justice initiatives and student and faculty teaching and learning.
10 hours/week; $13.50/hr
Responsibilities
- Maintain active schedule of UMass course visits to deliver weekly “class raps” in person or remotely
- Assist with CESL communication outlets as needed, including: social media, bulletin boards, flyers, newsletter, website, talking points
- Maintain records of outreach activities
- In collaboration with CESL Academic Advisor & Outreach Coordinator, provide advising support to peers exploring service-learning
- Provide support for administrative tasks as needed, such as filing, responding to emails, and other office support activities
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Public speaking experience and/or enthusiasm for public speaking opportunities
- Facility with social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
- Commitment to collective work for social justice
- Ability to represent CESL’s programs in a professional and friendly manner
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Punctuality and ability to follow through with deadlines
- Self-directed and ability to work as part of a team
- Personable and professional demeanor
Preferred qualifications
- Experience and skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat; Google Drive; Mail Chimp
- Experience with academic service-learning courses
- Solid writing skills
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Position reports to: Academic Advisor and Outreach Coordinator
Please submit resume and letter of interest to: cesl@umass.edu
Subject heading: Office Assistant
