Community Engagement Liaison Work Study

LM Wind Power / GE; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 12,398 - 13,776; Part time

Job summary

LM Wind Power / GE is offering a Work-Study position for Union College students at the Kenney Center in Schenectady, NY. The role focuses on community engagement, recruiting students for local organizations, and supporting events.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, have proficiency in Google Workspace, and can manage multiple tasks. The position pays $9.70 per hour and requires availability during common hours.

Qualifications

• Union College student eligible for Work-Study.
• Available to work at least one Common Hour each week.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• General proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Proficiency in written communication and public speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit Union students for local community-based organizations.
• Participate in face‑to‑face outreach including public speaking and leafleting.
• Engage in passive outreach via social media and email.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as office duties and research.
• Support large‑scale community engagement events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Public speaking

Written communication

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Education

Union College student eligible for Work-Study

Job description

Job Overview

This position is available exclusively to Union College students who have been awarded Work-Study. The role focuses on administering projects and events for the Kenney Center for Community Engagement and Outreach, connecting students with community opportunities in Schenectady and surrounding areas.

Location: Kenney Center, Schenectady, NY
Supervisor: Kevin Trigonis
Rate of Pay: $9.70 per hour
Hours/Shift Availability: As available; at least one Common Hour (12:50–1:40 pm) per week

Responsibilities

• Recruit Union students for local community-based organizations.
• Participate in face‑to‑face outreach including public speaking, leafleting, and tabling on campus.
• Engage in passive outreach via social media, email, poster distribution, and written communications.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as office duties, research, organization, event set‑up, and flyer posting.
• Support large‑scale community engagement events, including service days, collaborative events with local schools, and division‑wide programs.

Qualifications

• Union College student eligible for Work‑Study.
• Available to work at least one Common Hour each week.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• General proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Proficiency in written communication and public speaking preferred.

Additional Information

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Accommodation: Contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 518-388-6108 for accommodations during the interview process.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity: Union College is a legally compliant, equal‑opportunity employer committed to student and workforce diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities who request them.