DISCLAIMER: Student Employment at UMass Amherst acts only as a referral
service. We make no recommendations or guarantees about the positions and
employers listed through our office. In addition, Student Employment is not
responsible for the safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of
off-campus employment. Due to the volume of jobs received by Student
Employment, we are unable to research the integrity of every position listed.
Therefore, students are urged to take on this responsibility themselves. We
encourage you to use common sense and caution when applying for positions,
especially when applying for positions off-campus.
America
Reads / America Counts:
This is an on-going position throughout the Academic
year.
We are looking to hire
undergraduate students as tutors in schools, daycare centers, and after school
programs throughout the Pioneer Valley providing academic support to individual
or small groups of students. America Reads / America counts is a
national non-profit program that encourages the development of reading,
writing, and math skills in students in ore-K to 6th grade. Tutors
must have Federal Work-study to be paid for their work; but non work-study
students are welcome to volunteer.
American
Reads/ America Counts is a great way to build resume experience, earn extra
money, and make a difference in a child’s life. Tutors earn $8/hr to start,
with yearly salary raises for returning students. Positions are available at
many different job sites, many on PVTA bus lines. Applicants are responsible
for their own job search. All tutors must attend an Overview Training session
and on Extended Training Workshop. For more information on finding a job,
training times and locations, contact names and numbers, how to apply, and much
more, please see the Five Colleges America Reads website: www.fivecolleges.edu/sites/americareads/.
Auxiliary
Services Employment Opportunities:
Auxiliary
Services hires more than 1,000 UMass students during the academic year.
We have positions available in the Campus Center, the Campus Center Hotel, ALL
the Dining Commons (all 4 of them; Berkshire, Hampshire, Worcester, &
Franklin) and in our Auxiliary Services Offices and Maintenance areas.
We hire both work-study & non work-study students. Working
with us a great way to make friends from all over campus, to help a bit with
the bills, and to learn from the people who make UMass work.
Please visit our website if you are interested in working for us &
with us. Our website is www.aux.umass.edu/ineedajob
Bus Drivers:
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 Driver's 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
year driving in the U.S. and must be able to communicate clearly with other
drivers and the public.
CONTACT:
DON CHAPMAN, UMass Transit Services. Call (413) 545-0056 to apply or E-mail dchapman@admin.umass.edu
Student
Callers Needed for UMass Annual Fund
Interested in working a job that will help the
University of Massachusetts of Massachusetts - Amherst and has a fabulous work
environment? Become a “Student Caller”
at the UMass annual fund! Work 3-shifts/week during the week on evenings and
weekends for $9.25/hr (during the Academic Year). During Winter/Summer sessions
positions are for Monday thru Thursday & Sundays.
Please
visit the basement of Memorial Hall to fill out an application or Call 577-1158
for more details.
(This is an on-going position - applications
accepted throughout the academic year):
Spring 2012
Work Study On-Campus
Employment Opportunities
Administrative Assistant: Posted 01/19/12
The
Chemical Engineering Department is seeking a reliable, professional work-study
student to work with our Undergraduate Advisor and in our main office. This
position will include duties such as filing, organizing files, inputting data
on a computer, making photocopies, running errands, creating documents in
Microsoft Office, editing and proofing those documents, scanning and general
office duties as required. Hours available will be between 8:30am and 5pm;
Monday thru Friday (we are particularly interested in afternoon hours).
Applicants should be mature, self-starting and self-motivated. Can you hit the
ground running and work with minimal direct supervision? Can you ask the right
questions to get the job done? Apply! Please email a cover letter and resume in
MS Word format to the following person, include three (3) references; one needs
to be a previous employer. The positions is for approximately 7 hours at
$8.50/hr. Experience in an office setting is preferred, as is facility with
Word Processing and Spreadsheets. We use Office and Acrobat.
CONTACT: TAMI PALUCA, Chemical Engineering
Dept, Email to apply for this position. Email paluca@ecs.umass.edu.
Assistant to the Director–Strategic Communications: Posted 01-25-12
We are looking for a
work-study student to assist the Director of Strategic Communications with the
development and dissemination of print, multi-media, and web-based
communications. Duties include communications development (including performing
background research, interview faculty; writing copy/script), assisting with
communications inside and outside of campus community (letters, email,
telephone calls, postering, faxes, scanning), internet research, making website
content updates, (multimedia and text), using spreadsheets in Excel to
update/create contact lists, entering information in computerized database (MS
Access), preparing mass mailings, printing, copying, delivering, labeling,
stuffing and opening envelopes, and preparing, sorting, and filing forms. May
be asked to write short scripts, reports, emails, letters, etc. and run errands
on campus. Position is for approximately 10-15hrs/week, at $9.00/hr, references
are required.
Experience
Required: You should have excellent verbal & written
skills, proficiency in MS Office (specifically MS Word and Excel), willingness
to learn MS Access and PowerPoint, and be savvy with internet and social media.
Good interpersonal skills, ability to interface with faculty, executive staff,
and students will also be necessary. We are looking for someone who is well
organized with great time management skills and who is responsible, optimistic,
takes initiative and is able to work without direct supervision. You should
have attention to detail and be accurate in your work. Knowledge of the video production
process and software is a plus. Preference will be given to those who have
previous work experience, especially in communications and marketing,
journalism, communications, English or marketing. Writing experience and
multi-media skills are needed. A license is required for this position,
references required.
CONTACT:
KAREN HAYES, 305A Whitmore, Email or Apply in Person. Email khayes@admin.umass.edu.
Computer Assistant
Needed: Posted
02-08-12
We
are looking to hire a work-study student to develop a web-based application for
data retrieval, server maintenance, and programming. Involved in this project
is data management, digital content development, and working with others to use
large data sets. Position is for 20 hrs/week at $10+/hour
depending upon experience. Experience is needed in developing web-based
applications, relational database programming, Javascript, web design, and
server management. References are required.
CONTACT BY EMAILING TO:
TIMOTHY RANDHIR, Dept. of Environmental Conservation, 160 Holdsworth Way. Email
randhir@eco.umass.edu.
Co-Manager Needed at
Campus Design & Copy Center: Posted 01-30-12
We
are looking for 2-3 committed, freshmen or sophomore students to join our
student-run cooperative Campus Design & Copy. Since 1990, we have provided
UMass students, as well as the Amherst community with printing services,
faxing, flyering, and design through our store located in the Student Union. If
you are interested and want to learn more, please visit the store upstairs in
the Student Union, Rm-403 to pick up an application. Our hours are
Monday-Thursday from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and Fridays from 10am to 2:30pm.
Applications will be due on Friday, February 24th at 2:30pm.
Position pays $8/hr, references are required and hours will depend on your
schedule (no more than 20hrs/week during the school year). Experience is
required. Those looking for a commitment to a community and student-run
business should apply person or email.
CONTACT: CAMPUS DESIGN &
COPY CENTER, 403 Student Union, Email cdande@gmail.com.
Co-Manager(s) Needed
at Earthfoods Cafe: Posted
01-27-12
Earthfoods
Café is seeking highly motivated, and open minded students looking to pour
themselves into an exciting and engaging opportunity! Earthfoods is a
collectively managed, student-run business located in the Student Union at the
heart of the UMass Campus. Our mission is to provide low-cost, healthy,
vegetarian and vegan meals to UMass students, faculty, staff and anyone else.
Since its beginning in 1976, this collective has been self-managed; that means
NO Bosses! We are our own bosses and accountable to each other. In addition to
working with the food, we are all on committees responsible for any bookkeeping
and menu planning, advertising, and catering. This job requires a large
commitment, but comes with bonus family members (us) included! Come learn more:
SUNDAY,
January 29th, from 3pm-4:30pm for an info session in our
cafe in the Student Union Rm. ** Please Note: there is a 2-semester commitment upon acceptance of
this job. We also, due to University law, can only accept full-time
undergraduate students! ** This position pays $8.00/hr for
approximately 12-20hrs/week. No experience is required! Come apply to work at a
business that truly cares about its workers and customers.
TO APPLY: Pick up an
application in person at Earthfoods Café in folders by the door of the
Commonwealth Room in the Student Union. Or Email us at SColeLanier@gmail.com.
Co-Manager(s) Needed
at People’s Market: Posted
01-23-12
The
People’s Market, established in 1973, is a non-profit, student run business
that aims to provide alternative, quality foods to the UMass community. All
twenty-two members of our collective work as a team, using participatory
management and consensus decision-making processes. The tasks and
responsibilities of running our business are assumed and fulfilled by our
members who are dedicated to commitments based on their skills, availability
and interests. We are looking for hardworking and dedicated people to add to
the People’s Market environment. Download our application at www.peoplesmarket.org.
**Please Note: there
is a 2-semester commitment upon acceptance of this job. We also can only accept
full-time undergraduate students! Position is for 12-18hrs/week, at $8/hr, and
references are required.
CONTACT: LAUREN MILLER, People’s Market, peoplesmarket73@gmail.com.
Lab Assistant
Needed: Posted
02-03-12
We
are looking for a work-study student to be a lab assistant with engineering or
science majors. We will need you to run experiments and analyze data. The
position is for approximately 5-10hrs/week at $10/hr, you must have lab
experience. References and a resume are required.
CONTACT: LISA McNAMARA,
Polymer Science & engineering Dept, Email to apply to lmcnamar@polysci.umass.edu.
Movers Needed-
Housing Services - Northeast/Sylvan/North: Posted
02-08-12
LOOKING
FOR STUDENTS FOR M-W-F from 7:00am-2:45pm.
Housing Services has position openings for movers
for SPRING Session. Movers:
We are looking for students with work-study availability that can work during
the time that our office is open, 7am to 5pm daily. We are located at 108
Johnson House in the Northeast Residential Area.
·
The hours can be up to 20hrs/week, but YOU MUST be available to work in 4
hour blocks of time. Freshmen & Sophomores are encouraged to apply
·
Good working conditions, centrally located on the campus
·
The only requirements are that you have a valid driver's license and that
you are a full-time matriculated student
·
You must be able to work with little or no supervision and pay attention
to detail.
·
Dependability & reliability are essential in this position; we count
on you being there.
·
The position pays $8.00/hr to start. See below for application info.
·
To apply: Please NO
calls or emails, apply in person only. Applications are available in our
Maintenance Operations Office, Room 108 Johnson.
CONTACT:
KATHY PIETRAS, Operations Manager. Apply in person ONLY, Johnson Room 108.
PC Support–Student
Position: Posted 01-24-12
This is a student employee
position in the Systems Department of University Health Services for the Spring
2012 semester. This position provides PC
Support services to the UHS user community under the direction of UHS’
full-time support staff. This position is for a UMass undergraduate student in
good academic standing. The ideal
candidate will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in either Computer Science
or EC&E or has proven experience providing PC Support in an academic or
business environment.
Responsibilities:
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Provide Help Desk coverage – receiving, documenting, and triaging
computer related issues via multiple channels (in person, by telephone or via
email).
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Resolve issues of an appropriate level that are reported to the UHS
Help Desk or assigned by UHS Systems staff members. Escalate issues to other UHS staff as
appropriate.
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Assist with the installation, configuration, and roll-out of UHS
Windows based computers to end users, both through manual
installation/configuration and through the utilization of ghosting/imaging
technology.
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Provide basic system administration support for the creation/deletion
of user accounts, routine security changes, etc…
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Maintain appropriate levels of documentation, particularly as it
pertains to logging work assigned/completed, managing hardware inventories, and
communicating issues and issue resolution details to UHS Systems staff.
Job
Requirements:
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Experience, aptitude, and interest in the areas of computer hardware
and software, networking, security, and support.
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Excellent customer service skills – patience, attention to detail,
helpful attitude, friendly yet professional demeanor, interest in training
users, etc…
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Strong communication skills, both verbally (in person and over the
phone) and in writing (via email and as documentation).
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Ability to perform effectively as part of a team, under the direct
supervision of UHS Systems staff, and independently with minimal supervision as
the situation warrants.
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Physical capability to lift/move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Physical capability to crawl under/behind
desks and other equipment as needed to run cables, install equipment, and
troubleshoot connectivity issues.
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Experience in a health care environment is preferred but not required.
This position pays $11/hour. For the spring, this is
a part-time, up to 20 hour per week position.
Preferred working hours would be Tuesday and Thursdays (mornings or
afternoons) with additional time Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings, though other
times are possible.
To apply, send
a resume to uhspcsupport@gmail.com
or apply in person at University Health Services, Human Resources, Room 371c.
Research Assistant: Posted 01/24/12
A student is needed to
assist in research on development of analytical instrumentation for the
detection of trace gases in outdoor and indoor settings with the research
assistant professor in the Dept of Public Health (Environmental Health Services
Division). Laboratory research will entail preparation of gas-phrase
calibration standards, collection of data from spectroscopic sensor, and
preliminary data analysis/preparation. There is also possible field work and
continuation of research into the summer of 2012. Position is for 10hrs/week,
at $10.25/hr; no references needed. Experience with course work in the physical
sciences and competence with computer interfaces are required. Majors in
engineering, physics, and chemistry are particularly encouraged. Applications
should include a 1-2 page resume including course work, grades, relevant
experience, and future plans. Applications should be emailed to the following
person, and put in the subject line “SPRING
HIRE”.
CONTACT: EZRA WOODS, Environmental Health Sciences
Email ezrawood@schoolph.umass.edu.
Student
Administrative Assistant: Posted
02-08-12
The
Veterinary and Animal Sciences Business Office is seeking a student
administrative assistant for approximately 10-15hrs/week during the spring
semester, and the position will continue into the summer. General jobs duties
include assisting with maintenance of departmental check-list, account lists,
mailroom and packages, and common equipment (color printer, photocopier, fax,
A/V). Additional responsibilities include assisting with writing and mailing of
departmental letter, campus courier service, set-up and tear down of weekly
Wednesday afternoon seminars, and assisting staff with the procard program
(mandatory training will be provided to the successful applicant). Please note, you will NOT be working with any animals. Interested
parties should email a Resume/CV to the following person. Position pays $10/hr,
no references required. Experience required: general office administration, the
ability to continue working over summer break is preferred.
CONTACT: ADAM HOWES, UMass Amherst; Veterinary and Animal
Sciences. Email to apply to amhowes1@gmail.com.
Student Laboratory
Assistant Needed: Posted
02-08-12
The
Alfandari Lab in Veterinary and Animal Sciences is seeking a student lab
worker. The job opportunity involves washing, autoclaving and putting away dishes
(laboratory glassware), tidying the benches, and making basic lab solutions
(PBS, LB buffer, etc.). The position is for 1-2 hours per day, totaling about
10hrs/week. Please Email a Resume and/or CV to the following person listed. The
position pays $10/hr, previous lab experience is desired. No references
requested.
CONTACT BY EMAIL TO: HELENE
COUSIN, at hcousin@vasci.umass.edu.
Student Assistant
Needed at MHEC: Posted 01-10-12
The MHEC located on the
UMass campus is New England’s premier higher education group purchasing
consortium. The MHEC seeks a part-time individual to work throughout the year.
You must be able to work twenty flexible hours per week, anywhere from 9:00am
to 4:30pm. The individual should be knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel and
Access, and web design is a plus. Some college is preferred. Duties include
reception work, data entry, Excel analysis of data, Access database entry,
answering phones, greeting visitors/customers, mail receipt and distribution,
bid receipt and assisting analyst with assembly and distribution, assisting
analysts with entering bids into databases for future analysis, assisting analysts
with database information into Access, and other duties as assigned. Position
pays $8.50/hr; please email your resume to a member at mhec.net. Please be sure
to list previous work experience on your resume. Business, Accounting, and/or
IT majors should apply.
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS,
Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium – UMass 505 East Pleasant St, Amherst
MA 01003
Email member@mhec.net.
Student-Loan
Customer Service Assistant(s) Needed: Posted
12/15/11
3-POSITIONS AVAILABLE
The
Student Loans/Collections Department in the Bursar’s Office is looking to hire
three (3) work-study students for the Spring Semester 2012. The shifts offered
are between 9am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday and are available for a
variety of schedules. The pay rate will be approximately $8.00/hr for those
interested in continued employment. Student employees (with management’s
approval) will have the option to renew their employment for the upcoming
summer session and academic semesters. We encourage freshman & sophomores
to apply for these position (looking for student to stay with us a while!).
Employees will be working in a busy, fast-paced environment; responsibilities
include answering telephone calls, filing analyzing student data preparing
mailings and other work as needed or assigned. Student employees will be
working with sensitive financial information and must respect the rights of the
customers to confidentiality. Student employees must also be able to remain
calm, patient, and polite while working through complicated issues with
upset/irate customers. Work shifts are assigned to student employee seniority.
We will offer a choice of specific shifts that student employees can choose
from. Employees must be able to work at least 10-12hrs/week, and shifts must be
at least 2-hours long. Experience required: good telephone etiquette, pleasant
speaking voice, patience, reliability, dependability, computer knowledge,
attention to detail, ability to file, basic office skills. This position is
part-time during the school year (up to 20hrs), and full-time during the summer
months (37.5hrs, M-F).
To
Apply for these position, please bring your Resume, a Letter of Interest to
work in our Department, and 2-references. Applications are from the Student Loan Representative Bursar’s
Office Room 215.
CONTACT: ELIZABETH REARDON,
Collections Officer-Bursar’s – 215 Whitmore. Apply in Person, Email perkloan@admin.umass.edu or Call for
an appointment 545-2377.
Telecommunications
Assistant Needed: Posted
02-08-12
Residential
Telecom has a position open for a self-motivated student who can take
initiative and work independently. Candidate will be responsible for answering
and responding to inquiries dealing with residential telecommunications
services. The individual must be responsible, dependable, have good computer
skills especially in Microsoft Word, have effective customer service and
communication skills, and be able to work in an efficient and organized manner.
The departmental hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday. Hours are
flexible, but looking for a commitment of 15-20hrs/ week during the semester,
and increased availability for winter and summer breaks. Starting salary of
position is $8.00/hr; no references required.
CONTACT - PAT BONAFILIA or MATT FARRELL, Residential Telecommunications,
Please Email to Apply to restelcom@oit.umass.edu.
Uniformed
Police Cadet I for Fall/Spring 2011/2012 - UMass Police Department
The UMass Police Department
is seeking dynamic students to work as Police Cadet I's. Incumbents in this position
provide additional security within the busiest Residence Halls on campus by
confirming resident’s identification and registering their guests, keeping
order, and enforcing University & Housing regulations. Cadets are
responsible for reporting safety concerns, assisting Residence Hall Security
& ResLife staff, and notifying emergency services as needed. No previous
security/police experience is necessary, however, we are seeking energetic,
outgoing people who enjoy working in a dynamic environment with other people
(this is not a spectator position). The Position requires standing inside
Residence Halls for eight hours or more; shifts are 7pm to 3am on Thursdays and
8pm-4am on Fridays & Saturdays. Applicants must be current college
students, be in good academic standing, have clean criminal and judicial
records and be able to commit to working at least two weekend shifts per week
(until 4am) plus additional duties during large events. Criminal Justice /
Social Science majors are preferred but not required. Police Cadets are subject
to short notice work for public safety needs such as large crowds, sporting
event celebrations, and natural disasters, as well as for large scale planned
events such as student move-in and Commencement. Additionally, Police Cadets
provide prisoner handling and observation duties. This is a highly competitive
position with excellent starting pay of $12.00/hr and opportunity for
advancement, as well as regular police training and work exposure. All uniforms
and needed equipment (except duty boots) are supplied by employer. Some
students qualify for internship credits. All selected staff must be available
for police academy style training from August 15th - August 30th
2012. Room & limited board are supplied by the department during this
training.
There is no experience
required, however candidates must have a clean criminal and college judicial
records, a minimum of 2.5 GPA, and be able to meet the physical and mental
requirements of the job. These qualifications must be sustained throughout
employment. Again, this position requires constant public interaction. Position
is for 16+hours at $12.00/hr. All questions may be directed to the following
person.
CONTACT: JIM MEADE, UMass Police Department, 155 Hicks
Way. Call 413-545-3959 or email meade@gw.housing.umass.edu
Web
Design & Coding: Posted 12/30/11
We are looking for a
work-study student to assist a new, on-campus research lab to build a
professional and informative web presence. Salary is negotiable, but a student
must have a current work-study award. The work can be completed in a short,
intensive effort (MAX of 20-hours/week), or can be completed over the duration
of the spring semester. The position pays $10/hr, and references are required.
A qualified applicant should have considerable experience in web design and
coding, and be able to provide example sites that you have previously designed.
Applicants should submit a brief cover letter, a
resume, and a list of example websites on which you have worked on to Professes
or Rick Peltier at Email address of rpeltier@schoolph.umass.edu.
Web Designer Needed: Posted 02-08-12
We are looking for a
student to help design our website and compile digital media, datasets, videos,
and reports for teaching. Position is for 10-20hrs/week at $10/hr. Experience
required is Web design, Photoshop, Video editing, server administration.
Experience in developing online content is important. You will need to work in
a team environment and programming experience in developing interactive web
applications in is a plus. References are required.
CONTACT BY EMAILING TO:
TIMOTHY RANDHIR, Dept. of Environmental Conservation, 160 Holdsworth Way. Email
randhir@eco.umass.edu.
Spring 2012
Work Study Off-Campus
Employment Opportunities
Administrative Intern Needed at EarthAction: Posted 01-09-12
Interns will work in our Amherst office on the
following: marketing for new members (2020 Action), researching, writing and
submitting fundraising proposals, writing and distributing newsletters, action
postcards, etc., maintaining databases and membership management tools,
responding to requests for information and materials, developing and
maintaining project websites and developing and managing our social media
presence. Position is for approximately 10 hrs at $8.00/hr. References are
required. You must have excellent
written and verbal communication, self motivation, experience working with
databases or data entry, the ability to handle several projects at once, the
ability to work independently and as part of a group, good organizational
skills, commitment to peace, justice and the environment, experience using
social media and websites (or a quick study).
CONTACT:
CHRISTINE CHUNG, EarthAction, 44 N. Prospect St., Amherst MA 01002. Call 413.549-8118,
or Email Christine@earthaction.org
Customer Service Assistant Needed: Posted 01-09-12
Amherst Leisure Services is looking for an
assistant to help with daily operations including assisting low income
customers on the phone or in person with class information, registration and
fee reduction applications. You will also be answering phones, filing, entering
data, registrations, ticket sales, computer input and other daily office tasks.
Hours are flexible; between 5 to15/hours per week. Position pays $8 - $9.00/hr
and references are required. Familiarity with answering a multiline phone
system in a busy office, customer service practices, Microsoft office programs
and cash handling experience is preferred.
CONTACT: PAT DESMARAIS, Amherst Leisure Services, 70
Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002. Call 413.259.3065, Email lsse@amherstma.gov, or Apply in Person.
Early Education Teacher Assistant: Posted 01-09-12
Woodside
Children Center at Amherst College is looking to hire students to be early education
teacher assistants. The position is for 6-12hrs/week at $9.00-$9.50/hr.
References are required. Previous experience in an
early education care program, camp setting or other group experience with young
children is a plus. Some related class work is also helpful. We are located on
a local bus route, so your own transportation is optional. Please either call
or email to apply for this position.
CONTACT: CAROLYN CLARK, Woodside Children’s Center at
Amherst College, 155 Woodside Ave., Amherst, MA 01002. Call 413.253.2604, or
Email Carolyn01002@peoplepc.com.
Free Store Assistant: Posted 11/29/11
Do you like
clothing? Have people always said you are too organized? Do you enjoy doing
something completely different from moment to moment in a fast paced
interesting environment?
We
may have just the job for you! We are looking for a highly organized, outgoing
self-starter to work in our busy Free Store. Some of your daily duties can
include greeting people from all walks of life, keeping statistics, organizing
and straightening clothing racks in our (completely free!) store and sorting
and helping donors with donations. If you like people, enjoy clothing and have
a neat closet, this may be just the opportunity for you! Our ideal candidate
(you) would be able to take direction, be a positive leader and enjoy smiling
and feeling gratified from truly helping people get what they need. Knowledge
of Portuguese, Spanish or Mandarin is helpful. The position pays $8.50/hr, for
up to 10hrs/week between the hours of 11am to 3pm, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday. No references required. Retail experience is a plus! Great customer
service skills are really helpful. Ability to self-motivate, follow directions
and work in a very crowded space is critical. For more information about this
terrific job opportunity, please email the following person.
CONTACT: TRACEY LEVY,
Amherst Survival Center, 1200 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA. Email tracey@amherstsurvival.org.
Museum Assistant Needed at
Port-Phelps-Huntington Historic House Museum: Posted 01-27-12
The Port-Phelps-Huntington Museum is an active
Historic Site in Hadley, MA which tells the story of a New England family and
their household over two centuries.
Position: Museum
Assistant –
2 positions Available.
Dates: May 1st through Labor Day (Sept 3rd),
and Sept 4th through October 20th.
Position: Summer – 35hrs May through Sept, Fall 20hrs Sept
through October from 1pm – 4:30pm. Salary is $8.00/hr, references required.
Description: The Museum Assistant’s primary
responsibility will be to give daily tours of the museum and to maintain museum
interiors. He/she will also assist the director with programming special events
which include a folk traditions series, colonial teas, special tours, community
events, and a fall series. Tasks will include writing press releases and acting
as liaison with the news media, web site updating and maintenance, extensive
letter writing, telephone solicitation, and visiting local businesses. The
assistant will help with ongoing curatorial/archival projects including accessioning
and documentation of objects. In addition, the assistant will help with the
care of the historic gardens and grounds including weeding, raking, and
pruning.
Requirements: Excellent verbal and writing skills, a
Driver’s license, and preferably a car.
Skills: Computer experience including web maintenance,
Dreamweaver, MS Word, MS Publisher, Lotus Approach and good typing skills.
Qualifications Needed: Experience or interest in
small history museums, ability to work independently with minimum supervision
and be highly motivated and self-directed.
Special Interests: Historic interpretation
and preservation, educational tour and exhibit development, American family and
women’s history, archival processing and historic gardens.
To Apply: Send Resume and letter of Interest to Susan J. Lisk, Executive Director, Porter
Phelps Huntington foundation, Inc. 130 River Drive, Hadley, MA 01035
Include an afternoon/evening telephone number. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture
policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination. USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
Paid & Un-Paid Summer
Internships: Posted 01-12-12
Northfield Mount Herman Upward Bound
Summer Academy Positions for July 18th–August
3rd, 2012.
These positions are for both Paid &
Un-Paid Summer Internships. The Internship positions run from June 13th through July 29th,
2012. We have Tutor-Counselor Interns and work-study positions available. Help
supervise students in dorms and recreational activities, tutor students, teach
an elective or small section, and assist with trips and events. These are
residential positions that are excellent for college or graduate students
interested in careers in education, social justice or counseling. See our
website for more details and application materials. Visit our website at www.nmhschool.org/upward-bound-program-employment.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until TEN (10) are filled. There is also the opportunity to serve
for a whole year in our program or other youth programs through the AmeriCorps
Program. See info below.
The Upward Bound Program at NMH is a federally
funded (Dept. of Education) initiative designed to provide low-income students
with the skills and motivation needed to succeed in college. College bound
youth lives and learn on the Mount Herman campus in the summer. Rigorous
academic, cultural and social programs help increase their skills and
motivation for college. Contact the following person for more information. We
are an off-campus agency and are accepting work-study student for the summer
session and for opportunities for the academic year tutoring positions.
CONTACT: Gisele Litalien, Director, NMH Upward Bound Program; One
Lamplighter Way, Mount Hermon, MA 01354. (413)
498-3652 (phone).
National Priorities Project Job Opportunities for Spring 2012: Posted 11/07/11
The
following positions are for 6-10hrs/week at $9.00/hr. References are requested. We are located on a local bus route; located
at 243 King Street Suite 109, Northampton, MA.
CONTACT: KRISTINE ELINEVSKY,
National Priorities Project (NPP). Please
Email or Call to apply for this position. Call (413) 584-9556, or Email kris@nationalpriorities.org.
Administrative Assistant:
The Administrative Assistant will provide support
for the Executive director and Administration & Finance departments,
assist in organizing and maintaining administrative files, prepare copies of
reports and other materials for workshops and conferences, assist in
preparation of presentation materials with PowerPoint, and other special
projects or office assistance as needed. Experience / Qualifications:
organized; detail-oriented and able to work independently. Computer literacy
required and PowerPoint experience desired. Attention to accuracy is important.
Development Assistant:
The Development assistant will assist the
Development staff with daily administration of fundraising activities and learn
how a nonprofit organization generates revenue. The assistant will help with
direct mailings and event preparation as well as a variety of other office
tasks. Experience / Qualifications: organized, detail oriented,
responsible, excellent people skills, ability to work independently and good
written and oral communication skills. Accuracy and confidentiality are
essential.
Digital Artist / Data Visualization Assistant:
The Digital
assistant visualization interns will work with NPP staff to create images based
on NPP’s research for us in online publications and social media. The position
offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to
building a strong movement for government and participatory democracy.
Experience
/ Qualifications: Interest in representing
compelling data in an appealing and accessible manner, strong visual
communication skills, ability to work independently, Passion for creating
images that convey strong messages. There is some flexibility in the tools data
visualization interns use, but the images must be online and editable by staff.
Outreach Assistant:
The outreach assistant would help to organize,
build and maintain an email directory of groups and individuals, as well as
assist in developing and maintaining a media contact list and track media
coverage. The intern would also participate in NPP’s social media work with a
focus on Facebook and Twitter. The intern would also analyze NPP’s media
coverage and activists’ use of NPP materials in order to better ascertain how
NPP’s message is communicated and to what effect. Experience /
Qualifications: Organized, detail-oriented, computer and e-mail
literate, ability to work independently, reliable and responsible.
Research Assistant:
The Research assistant creates web and print tools
as well as publications to help people understand and shape federal budget
priorities. Research assistants help located and process data for our tools and
publications. Advanced interns may participate in the development of these
materials. This job involves significant web based research and data entry. Experience
/ Qualifications: Experience with spreadsheets, data entry and
manipulation, formula creation and graph making is required. Knowledge of
relational databases is desired. Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
Students in the social sciences with strong quantitative and critical thinking
skills are invited to apply. Interest in federal budget or open government
issues is a plus.
Resource
Assistant Needed - Stavros Center for Independent Living: Posted 01-09-12
Position
#1 – The position is available for Spring Semester.
The Stavros Center for
Independent Living has an intern position available for a work-study student
for the fall/spring academic year. The job title is Resource Assistant. The
position will be under the supervision of the appropriate Stavros staff member
in the Amherst office location, located at 210 Old Farm Road. Own
transportation is requested. This is an excellent opportunity for a student to
get first-hand experience in the day-to-day operations of a non-profit agency
that is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities. This
person will also have an opportunity to attend workshops provided by Stavros
for area public and private entities. Description of duties:
Assisting Stavros staff members with starting new and maintaining existing
community service programs, contacting Stavros consumers to inform them about
organizational initiatives via telephone, email or newsletters, assisting with
computer data entry to help develop databases for advocacy initiatives,
assisting in clerical duties necessary to maintain on-going programs. Qualification
Needed: This individual should have an awareness and sensitivity
towards people with disabilities, have good intra-personal communication
skills, work well with others, have basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel), be
a good listener and be able to take instructions; be able to work independently
(without constant supervision) and show initiative. You must have reliable
transportation and have Financial Aid work-study funds available. This position
pays $9.00/hr for approximately 10hrs/week, with hours being somewhat flexible
(but would prefer some regularity with hours worked). References are
required.
CONTACT: PAT COOK, Stavros CIL, 210 Old Farm Road, Amherst, MA. Email to pcook@stavros.org
Summer 2012
Work Study Off-Campus
Employment Opportunities
Customer Service Assistant Needed: Posted 01-09-12
Amherst Leisure Services is looking for an
Assistant to help with daily operations, including 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. Hours
are flexible, going from 5 to15/hours per week. Position pays $8 - $9.00/hr;
and references are required. Familiarity with answering a multiline phone
system in a busy office, customer service practices, Microsoft office programs
and cash handling experience preferred.
CONTACT: PAT DESMARAIS, Amherst Leisure Services, 70
Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002. Call 413.259.3065, Email lsse@amherstma.gov, or Apply in Person.