Women's Center Student Staff 2017-18 Applications
Apply by April 14th for internship or paid positions
Are you interested in women’s, gender, and social justice issues? Do you want to be an active part of effecting community and campus-wide change? Consider joining the Women's Center student staff for a unique personal and professional development opportunity right here on campus.
As an integral part of the Women’s Center team, student staff help to provide valuable and engaging programming and resources for the UMBC community. Specific responsibilities and projects will vary depending upon the needs of the Center and staff strengths and interests. In addition to working on particular projects, staff will also help with daily office tasks such as greeting and assisting visitors, managing the front desk, and supporting Women’s Center programs and events.
Please note that student staff are required to attend a training session on Friday, May 12th from 2–4pm and a full-day training in August (date TBA).
Responsibilities May Include:
- Developing programs on topics affecting women and/or marginalized groups. Programming can be flexible to reflect individual interests and specific academic program needs (e.g. reproductive health and justice; body image; sexual violence and consent; LGBTQ issues; leadership development)
- Assisting with organizing and facilitating signature Women’s Center programs and groups (e.g. Critical Social Justice; Women’s History Month; Sexual Assault Awareness Month; Women of Color Coalition)
- Blogging and curating content for the Women’s Center’s social media platforms
- Coordinating tabling events and other outreach efforts
- Representing the Women’s Center in cultivating relationships with student organizations and unaffiliated student populations
- Identifying collaborative projects and/or co-sponsorship opportunities with other campus partners and organizations
- Researching and compiling community resources and services to support the Women’s Center
- Creating and distributing marketing materials for Women’s Center programs via promotional flyers, myUMBC events, and other publicity
Qualifications Include:
- Proficiency in understanding and articulating women’s, gender, and social justice issues
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to develop, execute, and assess programming
- Interest and skills related to graphic design, social media, and other marketing strategies
- Competency in effectively managing time and multiple projects
- Availability to work flexible hours based on the programming needs of the Center
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above (must be maintained throughout duration of employment)
To be considered for a 2017–18 student staff position, send a completed application, cover letter, and resume to Jess Myers (jessm@umbc.edu) no later than April 14th, 2017.
Applicants will be contacted the week of April 17th regarding interviews, which will take place between April 21st and May 5th.
Posted: March 27, 2017, 4:57 PM
