FWS - Civic Action Team Specialist

Overview

Category

Student

This position is only open to current Pacific University students who have Federal Work Study (check if you have FWS by accessing the  financials  tab on Boxer Online).

• Very flexible schedule that aligns with the academic calendar (e.g. all university holidays are off)
• Supervised by Morgan Knapp, Assistant Director of Civic Engagement & Experiential Learning

The McCall Center for Civic Engagement (MCCE) is hiring multiple new Civic Action Team Specialists. Civic Action Team Specialists (CATS) are an integral part of the Center, acting as the student face and workforce for all MCCE programs. The primary purpose of the CATS program is to give students the opportunity to serve the Pacific community and beyond in a way that connects academics and personal interests with civic engagement.

CATS combine their passions, skills, and personal interestes by working together on civic engagement projects (e.g. service, advocacy, fundraising) both on campus and throughout the community. CATS also join their peers in non-partisan efforts to brings together members of the Pacific community with different perspectives, facilitating dialogue and problem-solving to address concerns and build community.

CATS work within the McCall Center for Civic Engagement under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Civic Engagement & Experiential Learning. Training, support, flexibility, and a focus on both personal and professional development make this on-campus job an excellent opportunity to enhance your personal networks, make an immediate impact for your peers, and improve your professional prospects post-graduation.

• Commit 4-6 hours/week forpaid student employment in the McCall Center for Civic Engagement
• Attend weekly staff meetings, held on Tuesdays from
  11:30am - 12:30pm
• Attend committee meetings, staff retreats, and staff gatherings (all organized aroundstudent schedules)
• Lead or co-lead at least one student-facing event or project per semester
• Attend at least one individual meeting with supervisoreach monthto discuss MCCE work, professional development, and academic connections
• Work as scheduled and maintain strong communication with supervisor regarding schedule variations and necessary absences
• Submit time cards accurately, completely, and on time

• Interest in civic engagement (e.g. service, advocacy, raising awareness, political involvement in elections/campaigns, activism, community-based research
• Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to listen well
• Ability to work as a team member and give & take direction from others
• Interest in working with diverse student groups and community partners, including those with personal identities or personal perspectives different from your own
• Willingness to engage in civil discussion around controversial issues in our democracy, support a nonpartisan approach to promoting civic engagement, and actively participate in personal and team efforts to make our community more sustainable, equitable, and just
• Ability to act as a representative of the Center and the university with self-awareness and diplomacy

• Demonstrated commitment to civic engagement through past volunteering, coursework, student government, or other activities
• Interest in generating excitement in others for civic engagement and social change
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about promotion of civic engagement through campus-wide educational activities
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Inclination to take initiative and follow through on projects