Office Assistant: Multicultural Center (Work-Study)

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal Work Study eligibility

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts seeks an Office Assistant for the Multicultural Education Resource Center as a work-study position. You will organize materials, assist with outreach events, and help manage calendars and communications.

The role supports programming for diverse student groups and fosters inclusive campus engagement. Ideal candidates are enrolled students familiar with MS Office and Canva, with strong communication and teamwork skills, prepared to represent the Center and

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student at MCLA awarded federal work study.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Canva and social media platforms such as Instagram would be beneficial
• Strong interpersonal skills (written and oral communication)
• Able to work independently and as a part of a team
• Must be willing to be a positive representative of the Multicultural Education Resource Center, Student Affairs, and the College
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Have background in or be willing to learn and educate others about identity, intersectionality, multiculturalism and other social justice and human issues (race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, class, disability/ability, religion, and spirituality)
• Able to attend weekly Multicultural Education Resource Center meetings and be able to take responsibility on certain projects and aspects of the Center's function
• Able to work shifts within the Multicultural Education Resource Center hours, as well as run information tables in the Marketplace.
• Attend and actively participate in staff and volunteer training and teambuilding events
• Understanding of and ability to create programming and educational resources to create awareness and understanding of communities of color
• Commitment to diversity and social justice and continuous self-awareness and learning

Responsibilities

• Assist with keeping center materials in order.
• Assist in hosting resource fairs and other College or community outreach programs.
• Maintain Center hours to staff Center and receive scheduled as well as drop in visitors.
• Maintain and update Center calendars.
• Support ALANA Clubs' program planning, member outreach and marketing/communications.
• Support the Center's collaborative and educational programs.
• Process mailings to new and returning students and other Center contacts.
• Help update department website information and resources.
• Answer and make phone calls in support of outreach to students, faculty/staff and outside parties.
• Carry documents and/or boxes and pick up documents from other College Centers in an expeditious manner.

Skills

MS Office

Canva

Instagram

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Education

Current student enrolled at MCLA

Tools

MS Office Suite

Canva

Instagram

Job description

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts seeks an Office Assistant for the Multicultural Education Resource Center as a work-study position. You will organize materials, assist with outreach events, and help manage calendars and communications.

The role supports programming for diverse student groups and fosters inclusive campus engagement. Ideal candidates are enrolled students familiar with MS Office and Canva, with strong communication and teamwork skills, prepared to represent the Center and