CBWS City of Northfield Community Development Special Projects Assistant

St. Olaf College•Northfield, WA

3d•$14 - $16•Hybrid

About The Position

Position is for the 2026-27 academic year; September 2026 start date. IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST HAVE A STATE OR FEDERAL WORK AWARD TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMMUNITY BASED WORK STUDY (CBWS) POSITIONS. Student CBWS work eligibility is subject to change due to work award re-determinations over the summer. This means even students who were a chosen applicant for the position may be ineligible to work if they do not have a state/federal work award in Fall 2026. Students who are unsure if they currently have a state or federal work award - please contact [email protected] before applying to find out what type of work award you have. The Community Development Department in the City of Northfield is committed to civic engagement and community relations to increase community understanding of our work and to eliminate barriers to participating in or understanding department initiatives. The Community Development department is responsible for engaging with, educating, and supporting all community members about planned developments. The Community Development Special Projects Assistant student worker(s) will be specifically involved in reaching out to young people, particularly those at high schools and colleges in Northfield, along with a special focus on the growing Latine community. The Department has a great opportunity for student workers to support ongoing outreach by working across teams to implement a community engagement program, focused on meaningful relationships with all those who live, work, play, or go to school in Northfield. Student workers will also develop the following skills: Public speaking and professional written communications; Working in both office and field environments; Independent professional work and time management; Working with diverse peers in small groups; Spanish language proficiency, including translation and interpretation (Spanish/English). 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.

Requirements

Great interpersonal communication skills
Interest/curiosity about government, advocacy, sustainability, community engagement, history, geography, urban planning, transportation, economics, or real estate
Attention to accuracy and detail; ability to keep track of hours and manage time well
Familiarity with visual communications tools
Creativity, flexibility, adaptability
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Familiarity with social media platforms

Responsibilities

Learn and communicate knowledge about the City of Northfield’s plans and processes
Create civic engagement and educational/informational content
Conduct outreach with diverse populations
Create education materials and engage with community members of all ages and abilities
Other administrative tasks performed as necessary
Event support as interest, skill level, and time allows

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