Community Engagement Communications and Outreach Team Work Study

This job is **only** available to students who qualify for Work-Study.

If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@union.edu.This work study position will focus on the promotion of community engagement events. Reaching out to possible collaborators through face-to-face conversations and social media platforms. This position will also support projects/events supported through Community Engagement.**Department:** Community Outreach

**Location:** Kenney Community Center**Supervisor:** Kevin Trigonis**Work Available:** As you are available**Rate of Pay:** $9.70/hr**Number of Positions available:** 5**Essential Responsibilities & Duties:*** Coordinate multifaceted outreach efforts to promote community engagement programming and platforms.* Recruit Union students to fill roles at local community-based organizations.* Participate in face-to-face outreach efforts including public speaking, leafleting and tabling in popular campus areas* Participate in passive outreach efforts including social media, email outreach, distributing posters, and writing communications.* Support large-scale community engagement events including service days, collaborative events with local schools, and various division-wide programs.**Qualifications:*** Must be a Union College student who is eligible for federal work study.* Ideal candidates will be outgoing, personable, and passionate about community engagement.* Attention to detail* Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously* Ability to troubleshoot challenges with wisdom gained from previous experiences are all highly valued in this role.* General proficiency in Google Workspace is required.**Location:** Schenectady, NY**E-Verify Participation:** Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about

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