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Form of workTerm
March 2024 - June 2024
Position remains open until filled.
Hours
March-May: 5-20hrs/week; June: 40 hours per week (approximately 310 -360 hours in total)
Compensation
16.50/hour
Monterey, CA
Location/Modality
From March to May, remote engagement with Vermont campus partners (Center for Community Engagement and New Britain Connecticut community partners), planning committee members, program applicants, participating students, and minor students' parents/guardians. June hours will include on-site work in New Britain, CT. Travel to/from CT will be provided by the program (domestic travel). Housing will be provided during the in-program phase of the program (CT).
Program Description
History in Translation (HT) is an annual experiential learning program of the Middlebury College Center for Community Engagement. Students from diverse linguistic, cultural, and educational contexts gather as a cohort to explore an historical experience or event in service of present- day social justice - and the vision of a just future. The summer 2024 program will focus on college, work, and career aspirations and opportunities for recently arrived refugee and immigrant students. Undergraduates from multiple college partners will gather with, and support, high school students living in and around New Britain, Connecticut as they learn about local (and not so local) college, work, and career opportunities; and how best to prepare for - and pursue - one's post- secondary goals. When not engaging with the high schoolers, undergraduate students will participate in workshops to help them in their post-secondary mentoring. Workshop topics will include:
US refugee and immigration policy
social services and education opportunities for newcomer families
college access mentoring
language education
intercultural communication in applied contexts
conflict resolution in intercultural institutions
Position Description
The History in Translation 2024 (HT24) program seeks a Program Assistant who is a current MIIS student and will be a continuing student into the next (2024-25) academic year. The program assistant will support all elements of program development, outreach, and facilitation, including: participant selection; materials development; student preparation; evaluation development; logistical support; and program coordination and facilitation. Work hours will vary by week, with March and April requiring 5-10 hours per week; May requiring 20-40 hours per week; and June requiring 40 hours per week. This is a remote position from March to May and will transition into an on-site position in June. Travel to and from the program site (CT) will be paid by the program (domestic travel).
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate student in Language Studies, TESOL, or International Education Management. Speakers and students of Arabic and/or Spanish are especially encouraged to apply.
Position Requirements
The Program Assistant will be a current MIIS student and will be a continuing student into the next (2024-25) academic year. They will be familiar with key concepts of intercultural competence. They will have experience living, working, and/or studying in diverse cultural contexts and will have a strong interest in service- learning and/or experiential-learning. Ideally, they will be speakers and/or students of Arabic and/or Spanish; though this is not a requirement. Flexibility, excellent communication skills, and the desire and skills to work collaboratively will be essential. Evening hours should be expected.
Application Materials:
A detailed resume;
A personal statement (cover letter)
The position will remain open until filled. Early applications are encouraged.
Requirements
Student Employment Eligibility:Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.
Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.
Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.
Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.
Hour Limitations:All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.
