Neighborhood Engagement
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Residential Education is seeking undergraduate students who are passionate about community engagement to facilitate neighborhood programming. Neighborhood engagement interns will work closely with their Neighborhood Program Coordinator, supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of neighborhood events. Students in this role will advance the core neighborhood principles: diversity, equity, and inclusion; health and well-being; community and belonging; and intellectual and personal growth.
Duties and Responsibilities
General
- Attend weekly neighborhood engagement intern meetings
- Attend neighborhood council meetings two times a month
Neighborhood Events
- Assist with on-site event set up, logistical support, and clean up for ~24 neighborhood events a year (12-15 bi-weekly programs, 3 quarterly programs, 5 Big Five programs, 1 all-campus program per neighborhood)
- Address equipment and technology needs
- Prepare and organize materials
- Greet attendees and answer questions
- Support event activities (e.g., operating popcorn machine, distributing t-shirts)
Administrative Support
- Research vendors and communicate with points of contact
- Review and update shared documents and spreadsheets
- Manage email correspondence at each stage of the neighborhood program proposal process
- Other assignments as requested by the Neighborhood Program Coordinator
Qualifications
- Must be eligible to work up to 6 hours per week according to University policy on limitations on hours of employment for undergraduate students (see Admin Guide Memo 10.1.1 Undergraduate Student Employment: “Hours Per Week”)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Creativity and adaptability
Commitment
- Autumn, winter, and spring quarter (September 23, 2024 - June 13, 2025)
Compensation
- $18.50-$20/hour based on quarters of experience