Community Operations Staff - Federal Work Study (Student Wage)

University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA
Onsite

About The Position

The Foundry, UVA’s hub for entrepreneurship and student Founder advising is seeking outgoing and articulate connectors with a passion for innovation and creative problem solving to join this year’s Community Ops (CO) team. CO staff contribute to overall community support as experts in everything The Foundry has to offer. As a generalist, you will hold and share knowledge on all things Foundry with behind-the-scenes experience in day-to-day operations, events, resources, and tools. From the front desk to the back office, you’ll develop a strong understanding of The Foundry’s model for student support and act as a representative of the work we do.

Requirements

  • Current UVA student.
  • Federal work-study eligibility required.
  • Prior experience in a team work environment.
  • You have a strong interest in entrepreneurship, startups, innovation, or just building things.
  • You love being part of a community of like-minded people.
  • You are comfortable (preferably experienced) in a customer-facing role, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • You can work independently, complete tasks, and start new ones with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

  • LinkedIn profile link

Responsibilities

  • managing the resource desk
  • overseeing in-person new member intake
  • managing the facility during evening hours
  • maintaining equipment, supplies, and other inventory
  • assisting in the installation and implementation of new facilities offerings, tools, equipment, or services
  • assisting with events and workshops as needed
  • documentation of events, workshops, speakers, etc. as needed
  • providing tours and acting as first point of contact for members and special guests
  • special projects as needed
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