We're Hiring!

If you would like to be considered for part-time (work-study) employment at Grand Valley in support of the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department, complete the Application Form and Schedule of Availability and send them, along with your resume, to Ginele Johnson at [email protected]. 

***Employment will begin in fall semester. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews (virtual or in-person) scheduled until the position is filled. 

JOB SUMMARY:

• Typing, filing, copying, distributing mail, creating documents, and designing promotional materials and event flyers
• Greeting faculty/staff and students and attending to their questions or needs
• Answering phone and directing callers appropriately
• Assisting with promotion and maintenance of the department's social media involvements
• Depending on your availability and the departments' needs, weekly hours are between 5 and 15. The number of hours worked each week typically remains the same throughout the semester.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be work-study eligible (If you're not sure whether you have work-study funds, contact the Student Employment Office for clarification at (616) 331-3238)
• Be self-motivated and work well independently
• Effective communication and positive interpersonal skills
• Experience and familiarity with basic computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Organizational skills
• Receive guidance and constructive criticism from faculty/staff

PREFERRED:

• Special consideration will be given to students with a WGS/LGBTQ major/minor 
• Experience creating flyers and utilizing graphic design programs, such as Publisher or Canva
• Familiarity with and comfort managing social media