The Bates Center for Purposeful Work invites applications for Purposeful Work Peer Advisor’s. This paid position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Center’s professional staff to provide exemplary support for Bates students in the career exploration process. Those who are successful in this position will advance their own career exploration and gain substantial paraprofessional experience. Purposeful Work Fellows will have an excellent opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the Purposeful Work career internship resources, develop communication and advising skills, and to gain practical experience that they can use in their career fields or graduate school.

Specific responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Educate and provide guidance to enrolled students on topics such as networking, transferable skills, resume and cover letter development/revisions, interviewing, internship and job search, etc.; this work will take place during drop-in office hours, via phone or e-mail, and at workshops.
• Advise peers on ways to get involved on campus to build leadership and networking skills, provide motivational support, and act as a sounding board.
• Collaborate with the Center staff to manage a wide range of projects and events.
  Provide advice to the Center staff on strategic ways to engage students (especially for first-years and sophomores), faculty, and staff.
• Assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies for Center events, provide advice on student trends and publicity methods to reach target audiences.
• Provide support to the Center staff for projects as needed to assist with the development of Center programs and operations.
• Represent the Center at events (as needed).
• Must maintain strict confidentiality.