Student Programming, Government and Ambassadors

Who We Are
Tacoma Community College is a public two‑year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. This position is for currently enrolled TCC students only.

Position Summary
Encourage student participation and involvement in extracurricular opportunities including activities, events, workshops, panels, clubs and organizations, and educational programming on and off campus. Advertise and create marketing materials for events and student opportunities in various formats. Identify and connect students to resources, supplies, equipment, and materials that promote student success. Perform word‑processing tasks and various clerical duties. Represent Tacoma Community College as a student leader. Participate in staff meetings, projects, and partnerships. Recruit and spark prospective students into leadership, internships, research, and volunteering opportunities. Maintain an inclusive, vibrant, and clean environment. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Functions

MESA Peer Ambassadors

Encourage student participation in MESA

Advertise and attend events sponsored by MESA

Ensure that all students sign in and out of the MESA Center

Represent the MESA program on and off‑campus and at outreach events

Explain MESA program qualifications and program overview

OSE Peer Ambassadors

Collaborate with the OSE Director to plan and facilitate the Identity, Culture, and Community (ICC) workshops throughout the year

Contact faculty to arrange class meetings, and other campus staff to ensure students and those who serve students are aware of OSE and other campus offerings, and to raise the student voice

Reach out to non‑traditional students for their input and feedback

Staff the Collaboratory

Plan Alternative Spring Break and other service and volunteer programs and events

OSE Titan Today Journalist

Write articles, create podcasts, and produce social media content to report on events that are relevant to student life and the community

Work with the OSE Director, Program Specialist, and the OSE Team to produce and present material to students, TCC, and surrounding communities

Event Team Leaders

Plan and coordinate physical and virtual events, social media content, marketing, and other event activities

Conduct student‑based events discussing community, equity, diversity, inclusion, health and wellness, and more through campus and virtual platforms

Communicate and meet with team members to create and prepare budget plans, reach out to community partners or guest speakers, seek volunteers, design event layouts, and handle logistical duties

Attend weekly team meetings and other training, answer phone calls and emails, maintain office hours, submit timesheets, and provide student customer service

Contact and create a student, school, and community network to utilize as resources when planning events

Student Government Executive Board Elected Representatives

Represent all currently enrolled Tacoma Community College students

Coordinate student voice opportunities including forums, panels, and voter registration

Serve on College Council and other committees as assigned

Collect student feedback on experience at TCC

Participate in student fee budget committees

Plan and market civic engagement events and legislative participation activities

Committee Representatives

Take a paid student representative training

Attend assigned committee meetings on time and consistently

Follow duties assigned by Committee Chair

Track hours and report progress to Director of Student Engagement or designee

Act and think on behalf of the diverse student body of Tacoma Community College

Report to the Student Senate

Qualifications

Currently enrolled TCC student

Minimum GPA 2.0

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent communication skills; ability to produce college‑level writing

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Canvas, and Zoom

Dependable; punctual, committed

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Commitment to multiple quarters

Conditions of Employment

Background check required prior to start of employment

No obligation to sponsor an H‑1B visa; proof of authorization to work in the U.S. required at hire

Some positions require a minimum amount of TCC credits already earned

Commitment of 10‑17 hours per week

Regular and predictable attendance

Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate

Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment

Excellent customer service skills, including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external satisfaction

Appreciation of diversity and cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace

Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students

Skilled in building and maintaining internal/external satisfaction

Ability to follow directions and meet departmental demands

Organizational and study skills

Terms of Employment
The salary range is $17.13 – $20.00 per hour, hours 10‑17 per week, with flexibility required to meet department needs.

Hourly students accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance, and retirement benefits may be available to eligible employees. For more information, see https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment.

Equal Opportunity Employment
Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities are provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies, contact Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253‑566‑5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Student Affairs Administration Office at 253‑566‑5115.

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