Work-Study
On-Campus
Fall - 2009
Employment Opportunities
Administrative
Assistant:
Work Study position available for an
administrative assistant for approximately 5-8hrs for $10/hr. The duties to include
light clerical work, filing, on-campus errands, retrieval from library, typing,
and paperwork; knowledge of MS Word, & Excel, photocopying and scanning.
Japanese Language ability is a must. The applicant must be able to use a
Japanese dictionary to look up kanji, read, and file article titles in hiragana
a ka sat a ha order. Also to use a word processor to type4 bibliographic
entries in both Romaji and Japanese. References are required for this position.
For more information, please contact the
following person.
CONTACT:
PROF. BRUCE BAIRD, Asian Languages Dept, 717 Herter Hall. Call 545-4992, or
Email baird@asianlan.umassedu.
[10//15]
Clerical Assistant –
shared Position:
Work for a
number of office in CPE; duties to include filing, ordering, copying,
organizing, mailing etc; compile lists, take inventory; enter data, set-up
classrooms. Position is for 10hrs/week, at $9/hr; general clerical preferred
but must be able to work independently, knowledge of MS Word & Excel. Send
Resume and cover letter describing desired hours and work-study award to the
following email address listed below. This position is located off campus at
the Continuing & Professional Education Dept, located at Mass Venture Ctr,
CONTACT: LAURA HOWARD,
Office Assistant –
Needed:
Looking for
a work-study student for the remainder of the fall semester for general
clerical work. Duties to include typing, filing, copying, must have valid
driver’s license and a clean driving record, and there will be other duties as
assigned, 2 references are required. Position is for approximately 10hrs/week
at $9/hr; must have advance knowledge of MS Excel & Word.
CONTACT:
Security
Monitor (Residence Hall Security):
Residence
Hall Security Monitors – RHS is seeking dynamic students to work as Security
Monitors. Incumbents in this position provide security at all 45 Residence
Halls on campus by confirming resident’s identification and registering their
guests. Monitors are also responsible for reporting safety concerns, assisting
Residence Life staff in enforcing Housing & University policies, and
notifying emergency services as needed. No previous security experience is
necessary; however, we are seeking energetic, outgoing people who enjoy working
in a dynamic environment working with people. This is a not a spectator
position! Applicants must be students at UMass-Amherst campus, be in good
academic standing; have a clean criminal and judicial records and commit to
working at least three weekend shifts per month (until3AM) plus on weekday
shift per week. Most monitors average 15-25hrs per week. This is a high
competitive position with excellent starting pay of $8.50/hr; opportunity for
advancement, as well as semi-annual reviews for performance based on financial
incentives.
All interested students are invited to
participate in a hiring session to be held on September 8th (Tuesday) at 6pm in the Campus Center Rm 101. You
*MUST* bring with you the following items: 1) Government Issued Photo ID
(Driver’s License, UCard, etc); 2)a Birth Certificate OR Social Security card. Those who wish to bring a Passport in
lieu of the above may so. (Please, see http://www.formi9.com/i-9.pdf).
All questions may be directed to the following email address at studentsecurity@admin.umass.edu. Come Early!!! This is the only session for
the Fall-09 Semester; once the room is full, the doors will be closed!
Experience
Required: None, however attention to detail, the ability to work without direct
supervision, and capable of maintaining a prearranged work schedule are
required.
CONTACT:
JOHN RICHARDSON, Residence Hall Security,
Web Design
Assistant – Needed:
We are looking for a student
assistant for web redesign project. Student will follow directions to format
web pages using Dreamweaver, incorporating both code and visual requirements.
Position is for 5-8hrs/week, at a pay rate of $11/hr. Experience required in
basic working knowledge of HTML, and references are being asked for. For more
information about this position, please contact the following person.
CONTACT:
ADRIENNE CREMINS, UMass Housing & Residence Life, 216
Website
Developer – Needed:
UMass Safe, a traffic safety
research program; within the Transportation Engineering department is looking
to hire immediately a qualified undergraduate student with experience (personal
or professional) in developing a Drupal website. You will be working alongside
other undergrads, grad students, research staff members and professors. Must be
reliable & be able to work well in a team atmosphere. Please contact via
email with relative experience and available times to set up an interview.
Position is for 5-15hrs/week, at $10/hr. Must be knowledgeable with Front Page,
Dreamweaver, PHP, MySQL and Drupal. For more information, contact the following
person.
CONTACT:
JENN KENNEDY, Email kennedy@ecs.umass.edu. [10//21]
Spring - 2010
Work-Study
On-Campus
Employment
Opportunities
Spring 2010 Listing –
Camcorder Operator:
The
Linguistics Department will be employing several students to record classes
during the spring semester 2010. You must be available at either or both of
these class times. M-W 1:25-2:15pm; M-W-F 11:15am-12:05pm. Reliability
absolutely essential. References will be requested from the finalists. Position
pays $12 – $15/hr, for 3-7hrs/week; familiarity with tripod-mounted camcorder,
basic sound equipment, and digital video formats.
CONTACT:
JOHN McCARTHY, Email johnjmccarthy3rd@gmail.com.
[11/04]
Student Assistant(s)
for Residence Life – Needed:
We are looking to hire
student assistant(s) to work with the Assistant Director of Residence Life. The
General duties are as follows: 1) Have a general understanding of Res Life
including terminology. Know resources available so you are able to find the
information you need. 2) Work with the Assistant to the Assistant Director of
Residence Life on specific projects, copying and filing confidential
information, and maintaining excel spreadsheets, making folders, labels, etc.
3) Demonstrate quality customer service and a positive attitude towards those
who utilize the Residence Life office/services. Present a professional demeanor
(no sloughing, feet on desk, etc.). Stay alert while you work. 4) Maintain
confidentiality, information you become aware of through work cannot be shared
with anyone other than staff of the Residence Life Central Office. 5) Pay
attention to detail and complete your assignments with excellence. 6) Maintain
accurate professional and appropriate communication with candidates. 7) On
occasion may be required to make deliveries to on campus locations. 8) and
other administrative tasks that may be assigned by the Assistant Director. This
position is for 15-20hrs/week, at a pay rate of $8/hr. Experience required –
Requirements prefer work-study and some office experience; Extreme
confidentiality and strict attention to detail is a major requirement. Work is
15-20hrs/week, at 3-4hrs/DAY, Monday-Friday, exact schedule to be negotiated
with supervisor. Interested students
please email by November 20th at noon to set up a short interview. You will be
given a student application to fill out at the interview.
CONTACT: LOIS BROWN,
Housing & Residence Life, 203
Web Development & Marketing
Assistant:
The Dean’s Office in the
College of Humanities & Fine Arts is seeking to hire an office assistant to
help get the College’s new website up & running. Duties to include
uploading and editing content to the website, assisting with newsletter layout,
and other projects designed to promote the College’s events, news, and goals.
Applicants must demonstrate experience with Dreamweaver, Contribute, and basic
HTML, and be able to integrate multimedia content into a template website.
Familiarity with other content management systems, such as Drupal, is a plus.
Strong writing, copyediting, and attention to detail required. Position pays
$11.50/hr, at a minimum of between 10–20hrs/week, Monday through Friday,
between 10am and 5pm. APPLY ON LINE ONLY (No Telephone or
Walk-ins, Please.) Go to http:// www.umasscreative.com/employment/extrel_student_employment_form.html.
CONTACT: Liz Washer, Apply on line
to address listed above. [11/05]
On~Going Work-Study Positions
For the Academic Year
Bus Drivers – Needed for the Academic Year:
UMass Transit Service is seeking Bus Operators. Operators will service the
Five-College area, as well as several outreach areas. Applicants must be able to
pass a NIDA-5 panel pre-employment drug screen and have at least three
semesters remaining. As a bus driver, you will be trained to receive your Class
B Commercial Drivers License, which will enable you to operate our Transit
Coaches. Our bus drivers are committed to safety, efficiency, and courtesy and
having fun. Must be willing to work a minimum of 15hrs/week. Position
pays $9.50/hr. A Valid driver’s license is required. Minimum of
1-yr driving in the
This position is an on-going position
throughout the academic year.
CONTACT: DON
CHAPMAN, UMass Transit Services, Call (413) 545-0056 to apply or E-mail dchapman@admin.umass.edu.
High School Tutors Needed at
This is an on-going position
throughout the academic school year & summer session.
Tutors are needed at NMH Upward Bound
Program. Make a difference in the lives of first generation and low-income
college bound youths. Assist them with homework, test preparation, tutoring and
college applications in our school programs in
CONTACT:
SHARON GRALNICK, NMH Upward Bound Program,
Spring - 2010
Work-Study Off-Campus
Employment
Opportunities
Development Assistant:
Amherst
ABC (the Amherst Committee for a Better Chance) seeks a motivated individual to
enter fundraising data, generate gift acknowledgment letters, assist in
preparing for Special events, and perform other tasks as required. Position is
for 10hrs/week, at $10/hr., references are required. Experience required:
proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, experience with nonprofit
fundraising and databases preferred. Personal interest in the development of
leadership potential among young men of color preferred.
CONTACT:
JOHN SIERACKI,
Work-Study Off-Campus
Job Postings for
Fall 2009
Advertising
Coordinator:
Advertising Coordinator Job duties:
coordinating multiple areas of our campus based advertising campaigns. This
position requires coordinating our message board campaign with our local
clients/sponsors in an upbeat and confident manner. Answering client questions
and concerns regarding the, “Wipe Away message board campaigns”. (18x24”
promotional laminated organizer circulated to students each year). Providing
creative feedback for clients, regarding advertisement layout; utilizing your
current, or past” College Experience” to promote the message board campaign to
local clients/prospects. Administrative duties to include, providing daily
reports, and account management. We will train you fully. Pay rate is $1200 US/
1-2week projects – ONGOING / Available seasons: Spring & Summer. Hours
flexible (you must have some availability during Business Hours). Part-time
& full time positions are available. We can accommodate your school
schedule/Seasonal/Various start dates are Summer / Fall / Winter hiring now!!
For
more information, go online to the following website at www.gradmarketing.com.
Alternatives
to Military Service Intern:
This work involves, in partnership with
a national alliance against the militarization of youth, going into local high
schools and (a) offering alternatives to military service to students and (b)
exposing the reality of military recruitment and service to young people.
Duties and responsibilities involve: creative organizing in developing an
outreach curriculum; accompanying staff to local high schools (transportation
provided) to provide outreach to alternative opportunities to military service
to students; participating in and eventually providing military
counter-recruitment training; familiar oneself with material offered to high
school students; working closely with community members at a grassroots level
in collaborative fashion; minimal clerical and logistical work. Position is for
10-20hrs/week (flexible) at $9.00/hr, no references required. We are location
on a local bus route to
CONTACT;
JEFF NAPOLITANO, American Friends Service Committee,
We are looking to fill a position
for an Assistant with a work-study student, to help with the daily operations
within our office environment. The duties to include assisting low income
customers on the phone or in person with class information, registration, and
fee reduction applications, also answering phones, filing, data entry,
registrations, ticket sales, computer input and other daily office tasks. The
hours are flexible, 5-15hrs/week at $8-$9/hr (depending on experience).
Familiarity with answering a multi-line phone system in a busy office, customer
service practices, Microsoft office programs and cash handling experience
preferred. References required. Position is for TUES & THURS from 1:00pm to
4:30pm, ONLY.
CONTACT:
PAT DESMARIS,
Development
Assistant:
Amherst ABC (the Amherst Committee
for a Better Chance) seeks a motivated individual to enter fundraising data,
generate gift acknowledgement letters, assist in preparing for special events,
and perform other tasks as required. Position is for approximately 10hrs/week
at $10/hr. Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, experience with nonprofit
fundraising and databases preferred. Personal interest in the development of
leadership potential among young men of color preferred. References are required.
For more information about this
position, contact the following person.
CONTACT:
JOHN SIERACKI,
Temp-Position
for Conducting Health Assessments:
Temporary position available for
nursing student to conduct health assessments for individuals receiving mental
health outreach services from ServiceNet, a local non-profit human services
organization. You will be required to travel throughout Franklin &
Hampshire counties and elicit health histories. Position pays $9/hr, the hours
are flexible Own transportation is required; references are requested, and
qualifications needed are as follows: must qualify for work-study award; experience
working with individuals with mental health diagnosis; ability to elicit health
information; knowledge of body systems and basic nursing physical
assessments. Must have own
transportation and be willing to travel within Franklin & Hampshire
counties.
CONTACT:
CHERRY SULLIVAN, at Fit Together, Email csullivan@servicenet.org.
Positions
Available at North Star:
For more information about the following
positions listed contact the following person via Email at the address listed
below. North Star is located on Rte. 9
at
Contact: Catherine Gobron, NorthStar,
Email Catherine@northstarteens.org.
[08//10]
Looking for
a responsible and reliable student interested in maintaining and developing the
organic plantings around our building. Candidate should be experienced and
informed about gardening and able to work independently. Ideally, you will work
with some of our students, teaching them about the plants and engaging them in
the process. Plantings are not extensive at present but there is room to grow.
Position is for 2-8hrs/week, at $10/hr. references required.
Knowledge of plants and practices.
Art Teacher – Needed –
Seeking teacher to lead art
workshops for teenagers 1 afternoon per week, either Tuesday or Thursday. The
workshops are for 2-3hrs, plus prep time. Freestanding workshops are ideal,
though short series are OK, too. Type of art taught is your choice – develop
entire workshop yourself. Focus on studio work; but could occasionally lead a
workshop in art history… We don’t have tons of materials, but happy to work
with you getting what you need. The position pays $10/hr, for 3-6hrs/week;
experience with the media you will teach. Experience teaching art with ideal
but not absolutely necessary. Local on local bus route, reference are required.
Positions
Available at National Priorities Project:
The
following positions are available for the fall semester and are located
off-campus; we are located on a local bus route to
CONTACT: KRISTINE ELINEVSKY, National Priorities, Email kris@nationalpriorties.org.
[08//12]
*Administrative Assistant:
The
Administrative Assistant position is for general support for the Executive
Director, Networking & Training and Administration & Finance Departs. They
will assist in organizing and maintaining administrative files; preparation of
copies of reports and other materials for workshops and conferences; assisting
in preparation of presentation materials with PowerPoint and other special
project or office assistance as needed. The position is for 6-12hrs/week, at
$9.00/hr; references required. Experience requested – organized,
detail-oriented and the ability to work independently; computer literacy
required; PowerPoint experience desired; and attention to accuracy important.
*Development Assistant:
The Development Assistant will
assist the Development Director with daily administration of development
activities and learn how an advocacy organization brings in resources. The
development assistant will assist with direct mailings, grant research and
bringing in new donors. The assistant will also help with a variety of office
tasks that may include gift processing, acknowledgements and general support
for the donor database. Position is for 6-12hrs/week at $9.00/hr, references
required. The most important qualifications are being organized, detail
oriented, and responsible. Also looking for individuals with excellent people
skills, the ability to work independently, and good written and oral
communication skills; accuracy and confidentiality are essential.
*Outreach Assistant:
The
Outreach assistant’s position would help to organize build and maintain an
email directory of groups and individuals; assist in developing and maintaining
a media contact list and track media coverage. The intern would also analyze
NPP’s media coverage and activists’’ use of NNP materials in order to better
ascertain how NPP’s message is communicated and to what effect. This position
is for 6-12hrs/week at $9.00/hr; references are required. This work requires
someone who is organized and detailed oriented, computer and email literate,
with the ability to work independently, reliable and responsible.
*Research
Assistant:
National
Priorities Project has a large online database with extensive information on
federal spending and socio-economic needs. Research assistants locate and
compile data to update the database, assists in the production of reports, and
adds to graphs, quizzes and factoids on the website. Position is for 8-12hrs/week,
at $9.00/hr; references are required. Experience required – computer skills,
database experience is helpful; attention to detail a must; accuracy and
persistence is essential. Knowledge of social and political issues important.
Town
of Bernardston Highway Department – Assistant:
We are looking for a work-study
student to assist with the Highway Dept with mowing lawns, painting, traffic
detail, and assisting at the transfer station with recycling, etc. During the winter with snow shoveling, and
sanding. The hours are flexible, some weekends needed, position pays $12/hr.
Must have own transportation to Bernardston needed. This position is located
approximately ½-hour from campus. For more information, please contact the
following person. CONTACT: GARY WETHERBY,
Tutors
Needed at NMH Upward Bound Program:
TUTORS NEEDED –
Experience required: strengths in
several areas including High School Math, Science, English, History, Spanish,
French, Chinese and Latin, experience working with teens, and the ability to
engage and motivate college bound youth is preferred. No references required.
CONTACT:
SHARON GRANLNICK, NMH Upward Bound Program,