Student Work-Study: Flexible Admin & Journalism Roles

Eastern Mennonite University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in Harrisonburg, VA invites applications for a Student Employee in the Weather Vane news staff. The role focuses on administrative support, journalism tasks, and learning opportunities while you work around your class schedule.

Ideal candidates have writing, editing, or photography skills and a willingness to engage with fellow students. This on-campus position offers a chance to contribute to student voices while gaining resume-building experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to make entry-level decisions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to ask questions.
• Understanding of basic department procedures.
• Ability to maintain a level of professionalism during working hours.
• Has a genuine desire to help their peers succeed.
• Be currently enrolled as a student at EMU.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
• Answer incoming phone calls.
• Perform a variety of administrative and/or office duties.
• Provide assistance and support to faculty and/or staff in completing special projects as assigned.
• Attend the weather vane planning meetings on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. (time to be arranged).
• Complete department-specific projects as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Photography

Communication

Professionalism

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in Harrisonburg, VA invites applications for a Student Employee in the Weather Vane news staff. The role focuses on administrative support, journalism tasks, and learning opportunities while you work around your class schedule.

Ideal candidates have writing, editing, or photography skills and a willingness to engage with fellow students. This on-campus position offers a chance to contribute to student voices while gaining resume-building experience.