Graduate Assistant, Community-Based Programs
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Social Service
Posted on May 11, 2023
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GRADUATE ASSISTANT, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center (PKG Center) (part-time, 10-19 hrs/wk.), to support the assistant dean for community-based programs in the planning and facilitation of several cohort-based public service programs. These programs include the Active Community Engagement program (a first-year pre-orientation program), PKG IAP (a January break program), and other local and national programming. Will also provide support for other PKG initiatives, special projects, workshops, and events. Precise tasks will depend on the skills and interests of the chosen applicant as well as program needs, but responsibilities will include liaising with community partners to develop opportunities for students, staff, and faculty; identifying and developing on-the-ground resources, training materials, and workshops to assist public interest work; training and providing programmatic support to undergraduate student leaders for community programs; planning and facilitating events such as reflection exercises, speaker events, orientation events, and training sessions; providing communication, content, and logistical support for students, staff, and faculty engaging in public service; helping with risk management and documentation processes; publicizing programs throughout various MIT outlets and systems; providing support in the student selection process for community programs; collecting program data, conducting program evaluations, and writing reports about programming; gathering participant quotes and materials for communications purposes; assisting with special projects and other tasks as necessary.
Job Requirements
REQUIREMENT: current enrollment in a master’s degree program in higher education, social work, or related field; experience with service learning, community engagement, volunteer programs, and/or public service; comfort juggling different tasks and working with varied stakeholders; excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; attention to detail; and an interest in public service. Job #22730-1
Hiring rate: $16.75/hr.
2023-2024 academic calendar:
Summer: June 12 - August 31
Fall semester: September 1 - December 22
Independent Activities Period: January 8 - January 29
Spring semester: February 2 - May 31
Will work a hybrid work schedule, 10 to 19 hours/week, both in-person at PKG Center office and remotely. Occasional evening and weekend hours will be required, including Saturday mornings. Must be available during the week of August 19 through August 28, 2023.
The start date will be between May 22 and June 1, 2023, with an end date of approximately June 1, 2024, with the possibility of extension.
While MIT will not sponsor a visa, applicants who have “nonimmigrant status” (such as F-1 student on approved OPT with written permission from their sponsoring institution/program with an approved I-765 Work Authorization) may be considered.
Please submit both a cover letter and a resume when applying for this position.
5/10/23
GRADUATE ASSISTANT, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center (PKG Center) (part-time, 10-19 hrs/wk.), to support the assistant dean for community-based programs in the planning and facilitation of several cohort-based public service programs. These programs include the Active Community Engagement program (a first-year pre-orientation program), PKG IAP (a January break program), and other local and national programming. Will also provide support for other PKG initiatives, special projects, workshops, and events. Precise tasks will depend on the skills and interests of the chosen applicant as well as program needs, but responsibilities will include liaising with community partners to develop opportunities for students, staff, and faculty; identifying and developing on-the-ground resources, training materials, and workshops to assist public interest work; training and providing programmatic support to undergraduate student leaders for community programs; planning and facilitating events such as reflection exercises, speaker events, orientation events, and training sessions; providing communication, content, and logistical support for students, staff, and faculty engaging in public service; helping with risk management and documentation processes; publicizing programs throughout various MIT outlets and systems; providing support in the student selection process for community programs; collecting program data, conducting program evaluations, and writing reports about programming; gathering participant quotes and materials for communications purposes; assisting with special projects and other tasks as necessary.
Job Requirements
REQUIREMENT: current enrollment in a master’s degree program in higher education, social work, or related field; experience with service learning, community engagement, volunteer programs, and/or public service; comfort juggling different tasks and working with varied stakeholders; excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; attention to detail; and an interest in public service. Job #22730-1
Hiring rate: $16.75/hr.
2023-2024 academic calendar:
Summer: June 12 - August 31
Fall semester: September 1 - December 22
Independent Activities Period: January 8 - January 29
Spring semester: February 2 - May 31
Will work a hybrid work schedule, 10 to 19 hours/week, both in-person at PKG Center office and remotely. Occasional evening and weekend hours will be required, including Saturday mornings. Must be available during the week of August 19 through August 28, 2023.
The start date will be between May 22 and June 1, 2023, with an end date of approximately June 1, 2024, with the possibility of extension.
While MIT will not sponsor a visa, applicants who have “nonimmigrant status” (such as F-1 student on approved OPT with written permission from their sponsoring institution/program with an approved I-765 Work Authorization) may be considered.
Please submit both a cover letter and a resume when applying for this position.
5/10/23