AY Taylor Center Program Development Student Assistant (WS-ST2)

Job Title: Taylor Center Program Development Student Assistant (WS-ST2)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Taylor Center

Unit Number (5 digits): 15108

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Assistant Director

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

To provide planning, facilitation and logistics support for the Taylor Center’s cultural, social and educational programming and for student organizations’ sponsored events.

Transferable Skills:

• Project management

• Leadership

• Group facilitation

• Public speaking

• Graphic design and brand management

• Secondary research

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, assess and lead small group conversations and support Taylor Center selected events and programs:

• Collaborate on developing event engagement proposals

• Collaborate on team projects and facilitate conversations

• Create and distribute publicity on campus and online

• Execute event logistics (space reservations, food catering, print orders, etc.)

• Drive college vehicles (if authorized as certified driver)

• Attend training, meetings and programs sessions, committees, etc.

• Assist on development of online, visual and social platform communications for Taylor Center Programs.

• Serve as a liaison between student organizations, college staff, and departments.

• Collaborate on special projects as needed.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

Required:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel & Word) and Google applications

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Experience with event logistics at St. Olaf.

• Experience with group facilitation

Desired:

• 1-year experience with event logistics at St. Olaf.

• Availability to continue in this position for a minimum of 2 academic years

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and social media management

• Familiarity and knowledge of the Taylor Center’s activities and programs

• College certified driver

• Student leadership experience

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.