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Wesleyan University Temporary Event Assistant in Middletown, Connecticut
Position Information
Job Posting Number T00986
Position Title Temporary Event Assistant
Department Center Study Public Life-1295
Job Category Temporary Posting
Pay Type Hourly
Salary Range
$15.69/hr.
Position Details
Wesleyan will host a workshop series in Fall 2024 on the topic of Navigating Uncertain Times: Holding Despair and Hope Together in Community and are in search of Temporary Event Assistants to assist with this event.
Climate change, systemic racism, war, economic instability, mass incarceration, and other social, environmental, economic, and political crises have created human societies in crisis. Acknowledgment of loss (or anticipation of loss) and the sorrow that accompanies it and the sense of hopelessness that accompanies these feelings of grief and despair, which in turn can lead to paralysis. In the words of scholar Vanessa Machado de Oliveira Andreotti, “instead of drowning in hopelessness, how can we learn to face our reality with humility and accountability?” To address these questions, we are planning a multi-day workshop series open to the Wesleyan and greater Middletown communities. These workshops will function as a collaborative retreat focused on the challenges of living with feelings of grief and despair and help participants build an action-oriented personal toolbox as we individually and collectively navigate an uncertain world and future.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Assist with content planning such as finding workshop organizers, formats, etc.
Assist with event logistics, such as catering, space, childcare, translation, etc.
Identify potential partnerships such as finding Middletown and Wesleyan collaborative partners, Wesleyan departmental cosponsorships, etc.
Assist with designing flyers, social media, translation, physical advertising, networking, etc.
Other duties as assigned.
This is a non-benefit eligible position working up to 2hrs per week through December 6, 2024. This position has the ability to have a remote or hybrid schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
Interest in advancing social justice and community engagement
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and on a team
Ability to collaborate with Wesleyan staff, faculty, students, and Middletown community members
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and/or interest in event planning
Experience and/or interest in media communications and design
Special Instructions to Applicants
Contact Jennifer Kleindienst at 860-685-3242 with any questions.
Additional Information
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening (https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/pdfs/Wesleyan%20University%20Background%20Check%20Policy_.pdf) to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Quick Link https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/10567
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