Student Community Intern; Part-time

Position: Student Community Intern (Part-time)
Provide support to the epcc-utep humanities collaborative grant by participating as interns in various community-based internship positions located at art and humanities workplaces (e.g., museums, galleries, studios, and community or campus organizations). Course study or career goals must be related to humanities field of study.

Program description:

The humanities collaborative grant is a partnership between el paso community college (epcc) and the university of texas at el paso to work together to strengthen existing ties between the two institutions, to engage in collaborative mentoring of students and faculty across the institutions in humanities research and teaching, and to raise the profile of the humanities in our border region through innovative, student and faculty driven humanities programming.

An important outcome of the grant will be an increased flow of humanities students through both institutions.

Perform developmental and rotational assignments at community-based internship locations by observing the job functions of assigned workplace contact.

Perform and assist workplace contact with job duties, appropriate to the intern's background (education and experience).

Assist in coordinating event planning, such as exhibits and concerts.

Participate or lead workplace events. Assist with the promotion of humanities programming.

Report intern experiences to grant principal investigator (pi) and co-pi's.

Assist pi and co-pi's in other grant functions related to supporting department goals. Assist in the design and facilitation of workshops.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

1. Must be a current higher education student having completed one semester at epcc, have an overall 3.0 gpa, required to submit two faculty reference letters or references and on-the-job training.

Note:

a copy of the transcript reflecting this required education must be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred.  The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

2. Proficient computer and social media skills.

3. Ability to work with students, staff, and general public.

4. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

5. Effective communication skills (both oral and written).

6. Ability to conduct presentations and workshops.

7. Ability to motivate people and demonstrate a level of self-confidence, assertiveness and personal drive.

Special conditions:

1.  The el paso community college is building a pool of applicants for part-time staff positions. This pool will be accessed when an opening arises. Your application will remain active for approximately one (1) year from july 2025 to june 2026. After this time, you will need to re-apply if you are still interested in remaining a part of the pool.

2. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the texas education code, section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the college's policies and procedures.

3. Ability to work assigned work hours to include evenings and weekends.

Individuals desiring consideration must complete and submit an epcc application for employment on-line by the announced deadline.

Copies of academic transcripts must be uploaded with the application. Current employees are also required to upload their transcripts with each submitted application; transcripts in personnel files cannot be accessed by evaluators for this purpose. Applications submitted without transcripts will not be considered. Only documents stating 'transcript' or 'unofficial transcript' will be accepted.  Other documents (degree audit, degree summary, program summary, etc.),

uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.

If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to el paso community college, employment services, p.o. Box 20500, el paso, tx 79998. Mailed documents must include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other…