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Position Title: Community Engagement Intern

Position Type: Part-time, Undergraduate

General Description: The Community Engagement Intern works with the Residential Education and Leadership Coordinator to create opportunities for resident-led community engagement. The Intern will assist with the development and implementation of the Residence Life Student-Led Initiative program and will work collaboratively with Community Councils to increase student engagement and collaboration within residential areas and beyond.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate marketing and application process for the Student-Led Initiative program

2. Assist in the development of collaborative programming initiatives with campus partners, including, but not limited to, student organizations

3. Serve as chair for the Community Involvement Committee to support large-scale social and weekend initiatives

4. Assist with marketing and promotion for the Residential Curriculum. This may include, but is not limited to, Move-In/Move-Out, Orientation, Homecoming, and other campus-wide strategies

5. Support and encourage student leaders in the development of an effective Community Council

6. Support Resident Assistants serving as Community Council Liaisons

7. Assist with training and leadership development for the Community Council Leaders throughout the academic year

8. Serve as a resource for the Community Council in the planning and implementation of strategies and events for the residential community.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Must exhibit good written & verbal communication skills

● Must have proactive work habits

● Must be committed to being a role model and making a positive impact on the UMBC community

● Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and may not be on conduct probation

● Must be willing to work for the entire semester for at least 8 hours/week

● Must be a full-time, matriculating student at UMBC

● Must be able to commit to 2 academic semesters (preferred, Fall and Spring semesters)

Special / Preferred Skills:

● Experience working with program development, residential students, marketing,

Pay rate: Starting at $10.10 per hour

Contact:

Paisley Martin, Residential Education and Leadership Coordinator

UMBC Residential Life, Erickson Hall

paisleym@umbc.edu