ADV: Milestone Reunion Intern (S99857)

Summary

The Milestone Reunion Intern works throughout the academic year on projects that support Reunion, which takes place each June. Reunion welcomes back alumni to campus to reconnect with friends and strengthen their ties to Bates. This intern position will work with staff to support needs for the 50th Reunion Yearbook (primarily scanning photos), general Reunion preparation (primarily organizing supplies and taking inventory), and various research projects as assigned.

Basics

  • Department: Advancement
  • Supervisor: Carly Hopkins
  • Office Location: Lane 301
  • Email: chopkins@bates.edu
  • Workers: 1

Responsibilities

  • Patience with meticulous work and attention to detail is required
  • Collaborating with Muskie Archives and using their digital collection to find and save photos, obituaries, class catalogues, dorm assignments, professor information and other information requested
  • Preparing slideshows
  • Preparing large mailings
  • Proofreading alumni biographies
  • Creating class-specific swag, such as pennants
  • Organizing/inventorying supplies

Requirements

Access to a laptop and internet and the ability to pay close attention to details with minimal supervision along with basic computer skills required. Experience with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Word Docs and Excel preferred. Preference is also given to applicants who are able to work Reunion Weekend in June, but it is not required. Applicant must be extremely detail oriented.

Working Conditions

Work in an office setting. Ability to lift packages/boxes weighing up to 15 pounds occasionally required. Basic computer skills required.