Program Assistant (Student Wage)

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

7h•$13

About The Position

Student wage position for less than 10 hours per week. Program Assistants support the International Center’s social and cultural programs by implementing events and by assisting in event planning. Program Assistants work 2-3 events per month (about 10 hours a month) during evenings and weekends. The pay rate will be $13 an hour. Hours vary weekly depending on the number and type of events. This position reports to the International Student and Scholar Program Coordinator. Applicants should have a strong interest in promoting intercultural connections, the ability to work well in teams and independently, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and organization skills. Staff are expected to foster a professional and supportive environment. Federal Work Study eligible students are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

UVA students
Strong interest in promoting intercultural connections
Ability to work well in teams and independently
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
Current UVA student
None
None

Responsibilities

Staff and run programs and events.
Set up the space for the event and prep for activities.
Greet the participants as they enter.
Introduce the center and the volunteer to the participants.
Make sure the program is going well and everyone is having a positive experience.
Resolve any problems that occur during the program (technology or people).
Break down at the end of the event, which could include washing dishes used during cooking classes.
Report back to Program Coordinator about how the program went.
Assist in planning a program with a volunteer (optional).
Lead your own program (optional).