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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Job Title: Student Worker - Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Location: Penn State Harrisburg

Position Type: Part-Time Student Employment

Hours & Pay: 20 Hours/Week at $15.00/Hour

The Office of Student Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Penn State Harrisburg is seeking a motivated and passionate student worker to support the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Coordinator. This opening offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work that promotes an inclusive campus environment through planning events and supporting various DEIB initiatives.

Job Duties

• Assist the DEIB Coordinator in the planning, organization, and execution of events and programs that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the campus community.
• Collaborate with student organizations, faculty, and staff to enhance participation in DEIB initiatives.
• Provide support in creation of promotional materials, including, but not limited to flyers and social media campaigns to raise awareness of DEIB events and resources.
• Support research projects on best practices and emerging trends in diversity and inclusion to inform office initiatives.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing feedback from events and initiatives to improve future programming.
• Support other office functions and projects as assigned by the DEIB Coordinator.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Current student at Penn State Harrisburg, with a strong interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of individuals and groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and social media platforms.
• Prior experience with event planning or involvement in diversity-related activities is a plus.

Benefits:

• Gain practical experience in event planning and DEIB initiatives.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on the campus community.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate academic schedules.
• Networking opportunities with faculty, staff, and student leaders.

 

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