Recruitment Assistant (Student)

American University•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is available only to enrolled American University students. The Recruitment Assistant will be the point of contact for prospective students interested in the Environmental Science/Studies at American University at AU’s recruitment events and via emails, Zoom, and phone calls. They will provide prospective students with information on the program and AU in general from a student perspective and conduct tours of relevant facilities on campus (research and teaching labs, community garden). Recruitment assistants must be an Environmental Science/Studies major. Engagement in campus life (clubs, events, sports, work on campus) and/or research experience with an Environmental Science professor are welcome. We plan on hiring several students in this position. They will coordinate their work with Dr. Aquila, Chair of the Environmental Science Department, and with the other recruitment assistants based on their availability.

Requirements

Must be an enrolled American University student.
Must be an Environmental Science/Studies major.

Nice To Haves

Engagement in campus life (clubs, events, sports, work on campus)
Research experience with an Environmental Science professor

Responsibilities

Lead tours of the Environmental Science facilities in the Hall of Science.
Connect with prospective students via email, phone, or Zoom.
Staff the Environmental Science table at AU’s recruitment events (4-6 per academic year, on weekends).
Present their research (past or current) in the research-focused events in the Hall of Science during the recruitment events.
Write postcards to incoming students.