Jobs
Student Assistant: Communications, Events & Operations
Help us support great scholarship projects in the humanities. The Simpson Center invites applications for part-time student assistants for communications, events, and general office operations. Responsibilities include:
- Front desk reception coverage
- Assist in maintaining Center spaces
- Assist with production & distribution of flyers, conference programs & email correspondence
- Format/edit publicity materials
- Assist with mailing list maintenance
- Maintain publicity archive, stationery inventory, and supplies
- Manage Center bulletin boards
- Organize & track office supplies
- Provide event support, including occasional evening hours
- Other duties as assigned
The Student Assistant is a part-time position at 8-18 hours per week. Hours are negotiated on a quarterly basis depending on the your class schedule and the Simpson Center’s needs.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be an undergraduate student enrolled for at least 6 credits or a graduate student enrolled for at least 4 credits at the UW Seattle Campus
- Experience with Adobe InDesign
- Experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and initiative
- Ability to work cooperatively with other students and Simpson Center staff
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills - editing and proofreading ability, with attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience with standard office equipment such as printers, copiers, fax machines, and scanners
Desired Qualifications:
- Work-study eligible
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop
- Familiarity with basic web design and editing (HTML, Dreamweaver) a plus.
- Interest in the humanities and the mission of the Simpson Center
To apply please email your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position to uwch@uw.edu.
