Student Employment Office

Bates Student Newspaper Fellows serve as members of the managerial team for the Bates Student Newspaper. Fellows aim to provide a space for topics of interest to Bates students and the Bates community to be investigated and shared. Fellows work to provide an open, equitable, and accessible opportunity for all community members to engage with. The Bates Student Newspaper Fellows recognize that this position is an educational opportunity in which students grow personally and professionally. For Winter 2026, we are hiring to fill a limited number of spots. All interested are encouraged to apply for this round, but may be encouraged to apply again for Fall 2026. Managing Section Editors Managing News Editor Assistant Section Editors Assistant News Editor Assistant…

Seeking applicants for the role of Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) to provide high quality pre-hospital care at the EMT-B level as set forth by current Maine EMS Protocols, to individuals on the Bates College campus. Those interested in applying should submit a resume (describing in detail all relevant experience), listing all relevant certifications/licensure. Any questions should be directed to the Bates EMS membership coordinator at batesmembership@bates.edu or the Bates EMS co-chiefs, contact information is available on the Bates EMS website (https://www.bates.edu/emergency-medical-services/).

The Campus Life Student Office Assistant supports the daily operations and projects of Campus Life. Student Office Assistants work on a regular, weekly basis, and are a frontline point of contact for students with Campus Life and club/organization needs, especially after regular Campus Life Office hours. Leadership Development Campus Life embeds the Bates Leads Framework into its student leadership and employment positions. The following competencies are most relevant to this position: Commitment: The passion, energy, creativity, and follow-through one brings to ideas, pursuits, and collective goals. This position involves a high level of responsibility and organization. Student Office Assistants need to be able to see projects through, manage multiple student requests at once, and consistently show up and manage the…

Campus Activities and Traditions (CAT) oversees large- and small-scale events, traditions and programs on the Bates campus designed to meet the interests of Bates students and create a lively, inclusive community. CAT oversees and plans events over the course of the academic year. CAT’s First Year Experience Coordinator will oversee large- and small-scale events, traditions, and programs on the Bates campus with the goal of making the event appealing to First-Year Students. The First Year Experience Coordinator works closely with the CAT Manager, and CAT Advisor for each CAT sponsored event, tradition, and program. The First Year Experience Coordinator will also work closely with Assistant Director for First-Year Experience and Campus Life.

Campus Activities and Traditions (CAT) oversees large- and small-scale events, traditions and programs on the Bates campus designed to meet the interests of Bates students and create a lively, inclusive community. CAT oversees and plans events over the course of the academic year. CAT Assistant Managers oversee large- and small-scale events, traditions, and programs on the Bates campus designed to meet the interests of Bates students and create a lively, inclusive community. The Assistant Managers work closely with the CAT Manager and CAT Advisor on planning the logistics, staffing, and finances of each CAT sponsored event, tradition, and program. For small-scale events, CAT Assistant Managers will staff and run the events for the Bates Community. Leadership Development: CAT Student Employees…

The E-Room Staff are responsible for the day to day operations of the outdoor equipment room. This includes staffing E-room hours according to a schedule set by the Manager(s), working with Booqable (our online inventory management system), keeping the E-Room tidy, and assisting Bates Outing Club trip leaders in accessing gear for Outing Club trips. The staff will be directly supervised by the E-Room Manager(s).

TThe Well-Being at Bates program seeks two (3-4) interns to support programming for students across the nine (9) Dimensions of Well-Being. We know that definitions of well-being are culturally defined and unique for each individual and that well-being can be uniquely challenging for college students who have many academic, extracurricular, and social demands that can affect their ability to thrive. Our lived experiences and identities affect the ways that we’ve experienced and cultivated well-being before Bates, the ways that we arrive at Bates, and how we engage with our environment and experience well-being at Bates. Well-Being at Bates aims to support students to define what well-being means for you and to take ownership of and action in your well-being journey..…

About this Job: The Senior Week Co-Chairs are directly supervised by Campus Life staff and work with a variety of campus partners in supporting and promoting activities to celebrate the senior class, primarily events occurring during Senior Week; the week prior to Commencement. Due to the scope of the work, Two Co-Chairs are typically selected each year as individual hires that will work as a pair. Generally, Co-Chairs may expect to work 2-5 hours a week, with workload increasing as the end of the academic year approaches. Please note that the Co-Chairs work with their class and the Office of Advancement after graduation, through and including their five-year reunion, however only responsibilities undertaken during senior year are paid. The position…

The Outdoor Programs Managers will work closely with the Coordinator of Outdoor Education and Programs to plan and manage all activities put on by the Bates Outing Club. The OPM’s will hold a big picture view for the BOC which will include setting goals at the beginning of the year and tracking progress on those goals. They will manage the committee chairs for the BOC and hold the committees accountable to their goals. They will also work with the COEP and the Trip Leaders to set a trip calendar for each semester at the beginning of the semester. Further, the OPM’s will plan and lead all BOC meetings, which will function as a space for folks with a shared interest…

The E-Room Managers are responsible for the upkeep and running of the outdoor equipment room. This includes staffing e-room hours, working with Booqable our online inventory management system, keeping the E-Room tidy, and assisting Bates Outing Club trip leaders in accessing gear for Outing Club trips. The managers will be directly supervised by the Coordinator of Outdoor Education and Programs and will meet regularly with the COEP.

Campus Activities & Traditions (CAT) Managers coordinate all work and activities of the programming board, and represent the programming board to the Bates community. The core job responsibility of the Managers is to ensure CAT is running smoothly, and address issues – logistical, interpersonal, emergency, etc. – accordingly. It is preferred that one Manager not be a senior, so as to ensure continuity and clarity of vision for CAT.

About this Position: Campus Life Equity & Inclusion Peer Advisors serve as a trusted resource for students engaged with BCSG-recognized clubs and Campus Life-supported organizations. Their primary role is to serve as consultants on issues relating to equity and inclusion, including but not limited to, creating and sustaining inclusive environments, ensuring consistency in club/org constitutions, leadership selection and development, and promoting a sense of belonging. Each Equity & Inclusion Peer Advisor will be assigned to support several specific Campus Life student organizations closely, as well as oversee a cohort of approximately 15-20 clubs to provide assistance as needed. This position will start in April and continue next academic year. Leadership Development Campus Life embeds the Bates Leads Framework into its…

Restorative Practices Advisors (RPAs) serve as a resource on campus to students and student groups in the areas of conflict mediation and restorative practices. RPAs proactively provide education and outreach to the Bates community, seeking to engage students, faculty, and staff in meaningful conversations that will strive to build community and establish mutual respect. These educational programs will have the overarching goal of helping individuals and communities develop the capacity to communicate effectively and work through conflicts as they arise. RPAs also serve as resources to students and student groups who may be experiencing conflict, or moving through a student misconduct resolution process through the Office of Community Standards. RPAs facilitate mediations and restorative circles and conferences for student conflicts.…