Writing Studio Assistant Shadow (First-Year Position) Montserrat College of Art

Montserrat; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Montserrat College of Art is seeking a Writing Studio Student Shadow/Assistant to support the Writing Studio. The role involves observing departmental operations, assisting with tutoring promotion, and helping design campus communications. Work hours total 5 per week, at $15/hour, during Spring 2027 on campus.

The Student Shadow will learn professional workplace behaviors, participate in hands-on tasks, and observe experienced staff to understand roles within a college department.

Qualifications

• Observe how the department operates
• Learn responsibilities of a student employee
• Develop professionalism and communication
• Build teamwork and accountability skills
• Understand scheduling and promotional tasks
• Explore campus work opportunities

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting tutoring services and programming
• Create email announcements and campus flyers
• Design and curate social media content for the Writing Studio
• Prepare promotional materials to inform Montserrat community
• Support Writing Studio operations and events
• Attend tutoring sessions to understand core work of the studio

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Punctuality

Dependability

Initiative

Accountability

Job description

Department Writing Studio

Pay $15/hour

Location The Writing Studio/Library, 2nd Floor

Total Estimated Hours Per Week 5 hours/week

Expected Duration of Job Spring 2027

Summary of Job

The Student Shadow is a first-year student employment opportunity designed to introduce students to the work of a department, the responsibilities of a student employee, and the professional expectations of working at Montserrat College of Art. Working alongside an experienced Student Manager or other experienced employee for approximately two hours per week, the Student Shadow will observe how the department operates, learn about the types of work performed by student employees, and participate in appropriate hands-on tasks. The Student Manager/experienced employee will serve as a peer role model, helping the first-year student understand what professionalism, communication, dependability, teamwork, and responsibility look like in a college workplace.

The Writing Studio Assistant supports the Writing Studio by promoting tutoring services and programming in various ways, which might include designing and organizing a schedule of social media posts, preparing email announcements, and designing campus fliers and other promotional materials to inform the Montserrat community about Writing Studio services and upcoming events. Other tasks involve durating displays and installations along with providing administrative support for the Writing Studio. The student shadow may also sit in on tutoring sessions to learn more about the core work of the Writing Studio.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop an understanding of the work performed within a Montserrat department. Identify the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to be successful in a student employment position.
• Recognize examples of professionalism in a college workplace, including punctuality, dependability, communication, initiative, and accountability.
• Develop a stronger understanding of how student employees contribute to a department and the larger college community.
• Build a professional relationship with an experienced student employee who can serve as a peer role model.
• Practice workplace communication by asking questions, receiving feedback, and interacting appropriately with others.
• Develop confidence navigating a professional environment on campus.
• Begin identifying personal interests and skills that may inform future campus employment opportunities.
• Develop an understanding of how classroom learning and creative skills can connect to workplace experiences.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Student Shadows may be expected to sit, stand, walk, use computers or specialized equipment, handle materials, or participate in department activities for extended periods. Students may work in studios, labs, offices, galleries, or other campus spaces.

Any specialized equipment, tools, or potentially hazardous activities will require appropriate instruction and supervision. Students are expected to follow all department safety procedures and use equipment only as instructed and authorized.

Number of Positions 1

Contact Person

Julianna Thibodeaux ([e-mail])