Fall 2019 Opportunities
Department: Campus Life
Pay: $12.00/hr
Days needed each week: Monday-Friday
Total estimated hours per week: TBD
Expected Duration of Job: Full academic year; Rehire is not automatic.
Summary of Job:
- CLAs are responsible for assisting in the growth and development of programs, clubs and organizations by assisting with marketing of events and programs.
- CLAs will make effective use of social media to promote the Office of Campus Life and all of the events and updates to support it.
- CLA office duties include general administrative, organizational, and office management duties as assigned in addition to marketing events.
- Cross-trained to sign-out packages in the mailroom
Leadership Expectations:
- Montserrat pride
- Positive role models
- Team players and leaders
- Willing to grow and learn from experiences
- Respectful of other people’s perspectives
- Respectful of other people’s race, culture, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, experience, age, sexual orientation, ability, political choice and individuality
- Committed to developing programs based on the themes of Social Justice & Community and International & Global Perspectives
- Effective communication and listening skills
Administrative Expectations:
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Promptness and dependability
- Ability to follow oral or written directions
- Work independently to meet established deadlines and expectations
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Additional duties as assigned
Number of Positions: 2-3
Contact Person Name: Mitchell Benedetti, Associate Director of Campus Life, mitchell.benedetti@montserrat.edu Please submit a resume and cover letter.
Department: Art Education
Pay: $12.00/hr
Days needed each week: Flexible but must be available between 9-2 to make phone calls during school hours at the start of the year. Availability on Mondays and/or Wednesdays sometime between 10-4 preferred.
Total estimated hours per week: Short term projects in September –November, approx. 15 hours per week. Additional hours, approx. 8-10 hours a week, available for the rest of fall and next spring to support Art Ed Department and Faculty.
Expected Duration of Job: Beginning Fall semester, site list project (calling all local schools to update art teacher directory) must be completed by the end of September. The MAEA conference is in mid -November. Must be available weekend of Nov 9/10 (Veteran’s day weekend.)
Other projects during the 2019-20 school year as needed.
Summary of Job: Updating list of local elementary and high schools. Calling schools to confirm information at each site including principal and art specialist’s name and contact info. Preparing materials for MAEA conference. Supporting Art Ed Department and faculty.
Necessary Skills: Must be able to accurately perform clerical duties such as filing, scanning, copying and use google drive/docs/sheets. Must have a courteous phone manner. Must be highly organized and dependable. Attention to detail and good communication skills required.
Number of Positions: 1
Contact Person Name: Patricia Palmer, Art Education Program Director
Department: College Relations
Pay: $11.00/hr
Days needed each week: TBD based on your schedule and campus events
Total estimated hours per week: 6-10 hours per week.
Expected Duration of Job: Fall and Spring semesters.
Summary of Job: Assisting with photography/videography coverage of campus events from gallery shows, receptions, etc. Some weekend work as needed with events. Photo and Video editing skills are recommended.
Necessary Skills: Must be able to accurately perform photography and videography tasks as directed by Dean of College Relations. Must have a courteous manner and must be able to deal effectively and professionally with the public and peers. Highly dependable, attention to detail, good communication skills. Must have flexibility for event shoots and willingness to learn and produce quality images and video.
Number of Positions: 1
Contact Person Name: Jo Broderick, Dean of College Relations
jo.broderick@montserrat.edu, Please submit a resume and a statement of interest. Please email me to set up a meeting.
Department: College Relations
Pay: $11.00/hr
Days needed each week: TBD based on your schedule
Total estimated hours per week: 6-10 hours per week.
Expected Duration of Job: Fall and Spring semesters.
Summary of Job: Assisting with various duties including creation of news clip books, inventory of school store, filling school store orders, researching alumni, gathering and rewriting information for the website and social media, photographing and assisting with college events, various general office duties as needed. Videography and photography skills a plus.
Necessary Skills: Must be able to accurately perform general office duties, use proper English and be able to spell well. Must have a courteous manner and must be able to deal effectively and professionally with the public and peers. Ability to multi-task, lift various objects, be highly organized. Highly dependable, attention to detail, good communication skills.
Number of Positions: 1
Contact Person Name: Jo Broderick, Dean of College Relations
jo.broderick@montserrat.edu, Please submit a resume and a statement of interest. Please email me to set up a meeting.
Department: Gallery
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Days needed: Monday–Friday, 9:30am–4:30pm
(shifts are 2-3 hours during that block depending on position)
Various evenings and weekends for special events.
Candidate does not need to be available for all of those times, just some.
Expected duration: Fall Semester
Description: The Montserrat Galleries are seeking several reliable and enthusiastic students to assist with all aspects of managing four art galleries on campus. Working directly with professional gallery staff, Gallery Assistants will learn marketable skills and will gain valuable insight into the research, curation, and installation of a wide range of art exhibitions. Student positions will be assigned according to each individual’s’ skills and interests. We are especially interested in students with talent or interest in the following areas:
• Photography and Video (document exhibitions, shoot event footage, photograph artwork, etc.)
• Graphic Design (design PR materials: brochures, email blasts, posters, etc.)
• Social Media Communications (promote exhibitions and programming on social media)
• Gallery Monitors (staff reception desk during gallery hours, greet visitors and answer questions, staff gallery receptions)
• Installation (repair and paint galleries, install artwork, wrap artwork for shipping, etc.)
• Gallery Education (plan and execute programs in the galleries, moderate discussions, lead tours, etc.)
• Administrative/Writing (assist with office administration: scheduling, updating spreadsheets, writing press releases, creating exhibitions materials, etc.)
Students must be highly reliable and responsible, have good communication skills, and have a strong interest in contemporary art exhibitions and the workings of a college art gallery.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Kevin Lucey, Assistant Director, at kevin.lucey@montserrat.edu. Applications will be accepted through September 6, though interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, there are several positions we need filled early in the semester. In your email, please indicate why you are interested in working for the galleries and highlight any special skills you may have that may be relevant to the position.
Department: Development
Pay: $12.00/hr
Days needed each week: Hours flexible to accommodate student schedule
Total estimated hours per week: 10
Expected Duration of Job: Fall and Spring Semesters
Summary of Job: Assisting development staff with various duties surrounding MCA fundraising including maintaining donor files, database management, direct mailings, and event planning including the annual Artrageous auction. Additional administrative duties will be included as needed.
Necessary Skills: Must be able to accurately perform general office duties, must have a courteous manner and must be able to deal effectively and professionally with the public and peers. Ability to multi task, lift various objects, be highly organized. Highly dependable, attention to detail, good communication skills.
Number of Positions: 1
Contact Person Name: Allison Rieke, Development Associate
Allison.Rieke@montserrat.edu, Please email me to set up a meeting. Please submit a resume and cover letter or a statement of interest.
