Community Programs & Services Assistant

Working at Quinnipiac University; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Quinnipiac University is seeking a Student Employment: Keefe Community Center Community Services Assistant to support the Office of Community Service under the Federal Work-Study program. The role focuses on planning and coordinating social service programs and community outreach in a multi-generational setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with health and job fairs, toy and food drives, and referring community members for emergency assistance, employment, and shelter.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to deal effectively with town and state officials and members of the public is essential.
• Telephone etiquette a must.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing and administering social service programs, including event planning and management, referring community members for emergency assistance, employment, food, recreation and shelter.
• Assist with other programs and activities within a multipurpose intergenerational community center including health and job fairs and toy and food drives during the holidays.
• Performs various specialized work according to assessment of needs of the community; assignments usually performed with general instructions, guidance and minimal supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Public official liaison

Telephone etiquette

Independent work

Job description

Quinnipiac University is seeking a Student Employment: Keefe Community Center Community Services Assistant to support the Office of Community Service under the Federal Work-Study program. The role focuses on planning and coordinating social service programs and community outreach in a multi-generational setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with health and job fairs, toy and food drives, and referring community members for emergency assistance, employment, and shelter.