Friday, August 17, 2012

Part-time Job Opening: Events and Communications Assistant at the Sigur Center

Position Description:

The Events and Communications Assistant position is located in the Sigur Center for Asian Studies at the Elliott School of International Affairs. This position is primarily responsible for assisting the Program Coordinator with Sigur Center events, which includes attending all events and assisting with event set up, tear down, photography, and other logistics. Other administrative duties relating to events and communications as assigned, such as editing flyers, sending invitation and reminder emails, tracking RSVPs, updating the website, etc. Dreamweaver and/or Vignette experience highly desireable. Federal Work Study is preferred, but not required. If you have FWS, please declare the amount of your award in your cover letter.

Please note that events primarily take place mid-day. For this reason, graduate students are preferred; however, juniors and seniors with availability between 10:30 am – 3 pm can apply. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in Asian Studies and International Affairs to be closely involved with Sigur Center programming.

Approximate Hours Per Week: 12-18

Hourly Wage: $10/hour

Qualifications:
* Interest in/knowledge of Asian Studies and International Affairs
* Asian foreign language skills* Experience living, working, or studying in Asia* Strong customer service and interpersonal skills* Events, communications, and/or administrative experience * Ability to move heavy chairs and tables
* Please include the amount of your FWS award in your cover letter.
* Due to a high volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No calls, please.

Application Procedures:
* Email resume and cover letter to mbouffard@gwu.edu (Mike Bouffard, Sigur Center Program Coordinator).
* Please include the amount of your FWS award in your cover letter.
* Due to a high volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No calls, please.

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