Engagement Ambassador
Oberlin College & Conservatory
- Oberlin, OH
- $11.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of MRC events & programs such as but not limited to: My Name is My Own, Colors of Rhythm, Trans Resource Fair, Undocuweek, & Commencement events.
- Promote events through postering across campus, social media posts, & direct outreach.
- Record (through photos & videos) & post live program content.
- Connect with, attend, & document events by identity-based student organizations.
- Create social media graphics for heritage months, history months, cultural recognition days, and general engagement posts.
- Manage the MRC's Weekly newsletter, email, phone, & social media accounts.
- Assist in managing center operations.
- Participate in weekly meetings with the Program Coordinator & Student Staff Liaisons.
- Tasks as assigned.
- Effective written & oral communication.
- Comfortable interacting with members of the college & local community across identities.
- Familiarity with social media & must have access to Instagram.
- Strong understanding of social justice principles.
- Good grasp on designing posters/flyers & other marketing materials. Can use Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, and/or Illustrator.
- Available to work during Commencement (we can help with arranging housing).
CompensationStarting at $11.00/hour with an estimate of 6 hours per week scheduled. Typical hours are scheduled between 9 am & 5 pm, Monday to Friday, with some weekend & after-hour events requirements throughout the academic year.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsYou must be an enrolled student at Oberlin College & Conservatory to qualify. A complete application will be comprised of 1) a Cover Letter and 2) a Resume. Review of applications will begin on June 4th and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be addressed to NiK Peavy, Director for Gender & Attraction Initiatives within the Multicultural Resource Commons.