Graduate Assistant – Civic Engagement (SA)

CSU Careers•Turlock, CA

12d•$17

About The Position

A temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant position available in Student Leadership Engagement and Belonging. Start Date Position available on or after September 1, 2025 and ending on or before May 29, 2026. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance. Job Description/Duties Duties include but are not limited to: Coordinate and implement voter registration drives and StanVotes efforts. Plan and facilitate civic engagement workshops and educational programs focused on democratic participation. Assist with organizing nonpartisan events such as debate watch parties, town halls, and Constitution Day programs. Develop marketing materials and maintain civic engagement presence on social media and campus platforms. Collaborate with student organizations, faculty, and local partners to promote civic participation. Track student participation and assist in preparing reports on civic engagement outcomes and initiatives. Stay informed about voter registration deadlines, eligibility requirements, and relevant civic resources. Provide support for national initiatives (e.g., National Voter Registration Day, Campus Vote Project). Assist with training student ambassadors and volunteers involved in civic programming. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a graduate program at Stan State, preferably in Higher Education, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience or strong interest in civic engagement, political participation, or public service.
Experience in planning and facilitating programs or campaigns.
Strong communication and public speaking skills.
Excellent organization and time management abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups.
Familiarity with social media and digital engagement tools.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement voter registration drives and StanVotes efforts.
Plan and facilitate civic engagement workshops and educational programs focused on democratic participation.
Assist with organizing nonpartisan events such as debate watch parties, town halls, and Constitution Day programs.
Develop marketing materials and maintain civic engagement presence on social media and campus platforms.
Collaborate with student organizations, faculty, and local partners to promote civic participation.
Track student participation and assist in preparing reports on civic engagement outcomes and initiatives.
Stay informed about voter registration deadlines, eligibility requirements, and relevant civic resources.
Provide support for national initiatives (e.g., National Voter Registration Day, Campus Vote Project).
Assist with training student ambassadors and volunteers involved in civic programming.
Other duties as assigned.