Office of Advancement - Alumni and Parent Relations Intern (16010)
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Department location:
Office of Advancement, 291 Main Street
Remotely – during specific times
Duties and responsibilities:
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is seeking two motivated students to work with a team of professional staff on a variety of clerical tasks. Special projects include working on volunteer programs, invitations, large mailings, database management, and website maintenance. Professional development opportunities exist.
Working with professional staff in Alumni and Parent Relations and across the university, the intern will assist in coordinating and implementing Homecoming/Family Weekend (Oct 29-31, 2021) and Reunion & Commencement (dates TBD).
General qualifications:
- Ability to work during regular business hours Mon-Friday and some weekends
- Work additional hours leading up to and during the big weekends
- Working knowledge of Word and Excel
- Familiarity with Google docs and Google forms
- Interest and willingness to learn and utilize Affinaquest database, Linvio event management software, Cascade website management program and alumni website
- Prior experience working previous Homecoming/Family Weekends or Reunion & Commencement Weekends a plus
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Flexibility and a good attitude a must
- Possible multi-year position for right candidate
- Although some experience is helpful, we look primarily for those who can work as a member of a creative team, can be consistent, follow directions well and who aren’t afraid of hard work.
Evaluation procedure:
Evaluations are completed after 30 days of employment and based upon review of work performed.
Classification levels:
The base pay rate for the Alumni and Parent Relations Intern Level 1 is $13.25 per hour. Classification levels are based upon years employed with the Office of Advancement.
Scheduling and hours per week:
Scheduling is flexible. Due to COVID-19, the schedule will be a mix of remote and time in the office. Students are expected to work 6 – 8 hours per week. Students must be available to work big weekends (Homecoming/Family Weekend, during the fall semester and Reunion & Commencement Weekend, which takes place after classes and finals end).
Application process:
Submit application through Handshake
Send resume via email to mfay@wesleyan.edu
Supervisor(s):
Meghan Fay Sullivan, Deana Hutson, Vicki Iaccarino
Contact:
Meghan Fay Sullivan
mfay@wesleyan.edu