WeLEAD Program Assistant
About The Position
The WeLEAD Program Assistant works closely with the WeLEAD Program Coordinator and Executive Director to support the post-secondary and career journeys of immigrant and refugee women. The position helps participants navigate community resources and opportunities as they transition to college, the workforce, and other stages of adulthood. The assistant researches and maintains databases of academic, workforce, and life-skills resources; develops and distributes a monthly newsletter; networks with organizations and schools; and supports workshops, retreats, and other programming. The role also includes weekly staff meetings and bi-weekly check-ins with the WeLEAD Program Coordinator. The position is based at the WISE Office in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with some tasks potentially possible remotely. The expected schedule is 7–20 hours per week, generally Monday through Thursday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., with an occasional Friday, weekend, or evening.
Requirements
- Must be a current Bethel student.
- Personal or professional familiarity with navigating college systems and resources for BIPOC, immigrant, or refugee individuals.
- Self-starter who is diligent and organized, and comfortable with networking.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Responsibilities
- Research and update a database of academic resources for college students, including scholarships, mentorship and internship opportunities, and free school-supply resources.
- Develop, update, and distribute the monthly WeLEAD newsletter, highlighting resources, events, deadlines, and student support services.
- Research and update a database of workforce and life-skills resources, including vocational and licensure programs, training opportunities, housing support, and Food Stamps/WIC.
- Conduct outreach and network with organizations and schools to learn about college and workforce-preparedness resources.
- Support the WeLEAD Program Coordinator in planning and implementing high school senior retreats, financial-planning workshops, and other life-skills and academic-support workshops.
- Attend weekly staff meetings lasting 1.5 hours.
- Participate in bi-weekly check-ins with the WeLEAD Program Coordinator.
- Complete other relevant tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
