Summary, Scope, and Responsibilities
The Bates Center for Purposeful Work invites applications for a Purposeful Work Internship Peer Advisor. This paid position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Center’s professional staff, particularly the Employer Engagement team, to provide exemplary support for Bates students and external employers in the internship exploration, reflection, and presentation process. This position will be an excellent opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the center’s internship and career resources, develop communication skills to small and large audiences, and gain practical experience that they can use in their future professional endeavors and/or graduate school pursuits.
-Students should be available to work 6-8 hours per week, with some evening events and would start spring 2023.
***The cover letter must include days and times between 9 am – 4:30 pm on weekdays between March 6 – March 10 when you are available for an interview. Please also include names of 1-2 Bates faculty or staff members as references.***
The Basics
Department:Center for Purposeful Work
Supervisor:
Beverly Vari
Office Location:
146 Wood Street
Email:
bvari@bates.edu
Pay Grade:
Hours:
6-8
Workers:
1
Qualifications, Requirements, and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
-Educate and provide guidance to enrolled students on topics surrounding the PW internship search, eligibility requirements, resume and cover letter development/revisions, interviewing, reflection, workplace etiquette, etc.; this work will take place during drop-in hours, at workshops, and at events
-Assist in developing and implementing equitable marketing strategies for PW internship events; provide advice on student trends (especially regarding technology) and publicity methods to reach target audiences
-Advise peers on ways to get involved within internships; provide motivation and support for internship searches; and serve as a sounding board
-Provide support on presentation and end of internship reflections
-Collaborate with the center’s staff to promote PW internship and funding deadlines, reflection, and events
-Provide advice to the center’s staff on strategic ways to engage students, faculty, and staff in the promotion of PW internship opportunities and resources
-Provide feedback and support to the center’s staff for projects as needed, including to assist with the development of databases, reflective summer programs, and operational policies and procedures
-Represent the center at PW internship information sessions as needed
-Must maintain strict confidentiality of student and employer information
-Additional work may include long-term projects, workshop presentations, and assistance with special events. Students graduating May 2024 and 2025 are eligible to apply. We are looking for someone who is interested in professional development and growth within the role and the team
Requirements
-Extensive experience with the internship search and interview process
-Reliability, maturity, attention to detail, and professionalism
-Proven track record of leadership, strong time management, and organizational skills
-Marketing experience with modes such as: Instagram, video experience is a plus
-Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, including strong editing, grammatical and presentation skills
-Ability to work effectively with and promote Bates Center for Purposeful Work to a diverse range of students
-Flexibility, creativity of schedules and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
-Wide-ranging educational experience and professional skills
-Experience with work that involves customer service or interacting with the public
-Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint/Google Slides, Excel, Internet, social media, etc.; ability to learn new technologies and databases quickly; preferably experienced with Handshake
-Previous experience with Purposeful Work programs
Reporting
Reports to Beverly Vari
Working Conditions