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 OutreachLocation: Kenney Community Center

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 E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).