Description
Position Summary
Seattle Colleges District Office is looking to hire a student intern to support Tribal Affairs in the division for Access, Community & Opportunity.
Salary for this position is $21.30 per hour.
Application is open until filled, first review of materials will begin March 13th.
This position is open to current students at Seattle Central College, North Seattle College, and South Seattle College. Must be enrolled in courses by the start of the internship.
Position Summary
This position reports to the ACO Navigator who works on districtwide ACO initiatives, often specifically on tribal affairs projects and events. District Division of ACO at the Siegal Center is a space dedicated to creating connections, navigating systems, and promoting engagement opportunities in the service of student success and agency.
This position also supports the work of the Tribal Government Liaison at Seattle Colleges, who has oversight on the alignment, coordination and development of districtwide government-to-government Tribal relations strategy, in consultation with Washington's 29 federally recognized Tribes, urban Native communities and other historical Indigenous communities that call the Greater Seattle region home.
This position is part-time, working up to 10-19 hours per week.
Between 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend events. Schedules are configured to accommodate student class schedules.
6 months with the potential to extend while student is enrolled with the Seattle Colleges.
About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.
Application Procedures:
- Attached Resume & Cover Letter explaining your interest, skills, and relevant coursework.
- Required application materials must be completed and submitted online
Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. International students permitted to work on-campus are eligible to apply.
What you will be working on:
- Attend event planning meetings, capture notes and action items
- Supporting event and tribal government liaison communications
- Community outreach and engagement, tabling at events
- Develop a calendar of community events in the region
- Support to native affinity groups and collectives
- Provide day-of support at ACO-hosted events, including setup and take-down
- Support the collection and maintenance of data for tribal affairs, such as event participation and surveys
- Support event promotion and development of marketing materials
This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.
What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)
This position is open to current students at Seattle Central College, North Seattle College, and South Seattle College. Must be enrolled in courses by the start of the internship.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, such as the ability to comfortably interface with members of the public at events, answer phone calls and emails
- Demonstrated lived experience and respect for local tribal communities
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
EDUCATION OUTCOMES:
- Increase communication and interpersonal skills with external and internal partners.
- Opportunities to build relationships with tribal community stakeholders, government leaders, tribal-led non-profit and education-based community leaders.
- Educational and cultural event planning experience
- Digital accessibility and communications professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to grow data and research skills
- Develop understanding of Seattle's urban inter-tribal communities and historical tribal knowledges in this region
Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.
OFFICE SETTING:
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
- Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
- Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
- Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
- Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings
Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyberbullying."
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance.
Background Check Statement
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.
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