Career Design Studio Assistant

Department: Career Design Studio

Reports to: Beth Price Morgan

Status: Days needed each week: 1-2; Total estimated hours per week: starting at 3 hours, opportunity to increase to 6 after training or next year

Salary range: $15/hour

Expected Duration of Job: Anytime during Fall 2025 / Winter 2026  through Spring 2026, with the option to continue during subsequent semesters. First-year students eager to work multiple years in this position are encouraged to apply.

Summary of Job: The Career Design Studio Assistant supports the Career Design Studio (including Internships, Mentoring, etc) with all programming initiatives. This position regularly researches and posts jobs and internships on MontserratWorks, writes and designs our weekly Career News emails, designs and posts posters and fliers for programming, and provides general administrative support to the department as needed. Training for this position is provided!

Duties:

• Design Career Design Studio event posters / images for emails
• Update Montserrat student body on available internships / jobs through Career Design Studio news emails, campus posters, and Discord
• Post jobs to MontserratWorks, our online job board
• Contribute to the welcoming and engaging atmosphere of the Career Design Studio during drop-in office hours.
• Connect with students who may be having a hard time finding a job or internship with the appropriate resources
• Learn best practices for resume/cover letter writing, portfolios, interviews, and searching for jobs/internships.
• Attend Career Design Studio events, connecting and engaging with other students, as well as assisting with event prep and clean up. (For example: Fresh Start Fair in September, Opportunity Fair in February, Mock Interviews, Employer Panels, Reflection Seminars, Info Sessions)
• Additional duties in support of the Career Design Studio as assigned

Skills + Experience:

• Comfortable with learning how to use administrative computer applications, spreadsheets and databases, WordPress, S’more, Asana, and Canva.  
• Eager to learn and take ownership of a rotation of regular assignments.
• Strong communication, research, and writing skills.
• Enthusiasm to learn and engage with fellow students and employers.
• Organized and detail-oriented, able to work independently on tasks, and strong communication skills via email
• Positive attitude about supporting Montserrat students looking for jobs / careers.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Some event support and set up around campus / light cleaning and organizing in the Career Design Studio will be required.
• This is mostly a desk or classroom position that requires periods of sitting.

Learning Outcomes:

The Career Design Studio Assistant will learn to:

• Employ active listening skills, taking time to understand and ask appropriate questions.
• Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand
• Work independently and on deadline, and as part of a team.
• Collaborate with others on various ideas and projects to achieve common goals.
• Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers.
• Take ownership of work duties and responsibilities, and ensure they are completed accurately and on time.
• Plan, initiate, manage, complete, and evaluate projects. 
• Show a high level of dedication toward completing a project, including having an attention to detail, resulting in few if any errors in their work.
• Exhibit professionalism (dependability, being present and prepared,  meeting and exceeding goals, dedication to their role).
• Professionally advocate for oneself and others, identifying resources and eliminating barriers.
• Serve as a role model to others by approaching tasks with confidence and a positive attitude.
• Motivate and inspire others by encouraging them, giving constructive feedback, and by building mutual trust.
• Employ personal strengths, knowledge, and talents to complement those of others.

Number of Positions: 1