FWS Open Positions
Federal Work Study (FWS) is awarded to eligible students on the basis of financial need. To qualify students must meet the April 15th priority deadline for financial aid application. The positions below will remain listed until filled. To apply simply call or e-mail the hiring manager listed in the contact section of each listing. Unless otherwise noted below, all work study positions are limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week. For questions related to FWS eligibility or other financial matters, please contact the Financial Aid office directly at: finaid@the-bac.edu.
Title: Program Assistant
Department: Design Studies
Location: 320 Newbury St.
Wage: $10 per hour
Supervisor: Shaun O'Rourke - shaun.orourke@the-bac.edu
Duties:
This position will assist the School of Design Studies Management Team on a variety of projects. Duties and responsibilities will range from developing marketing and recruiting strategies to administrative duties. Tasks may include: graphic design, basic website administration, organizing and filing information; performing research; and preparing program materials. Every effort will be made to balance administrative work with design-related tasks. Successful job performance will result in tasks of increasing responsibility and creativity.
Qualifications:
Punctuality and reliability, attention to detail, good communication skills, ability to complete tasks with limited supervision, library skills, excellent graphic production skills, and an interest in learning more about design. Knowledge of website design, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office programs are essential.
Title: External Relations Assistant
Department: External Relations
Location: 100 Mass Ave, 4th Floor
Wage: $11 per hour
Supervisor: Michelle Ameno - michelle.ameno@the-bac.edu
Duties:
Assist in collecting and preparing visual content for the website. Assist in development and maintenance of online media list, including blogs and calendar listing sites. Assist in research of social media communities to support strategic initiatives. Assist with planning and production of special events. Research and update contact information for lists. Other tasks as assigned, relating to support of institutional website and media relations.
Qualifications:
Strong attention to detail and professional demeanor.
Title: Student Development Assistant
Department: Office of Student Development
Location: 320 Newbury St, Room 102
Wage: $10 per hour
Supervisor: Kara Peet - kara.peet@the-bac.edu
Duties:
Assist with clerical duties including design research, scannin, photocopying, filing, and other general office tasks as needed. Write short posts for the blog. Attend, photograph, support and write blog recaps for BAC events. Assist with design projects, including the design of flyers advertising student events and graphic images for digital display.
Qualifications:
Strong writing skills; good to excellent photography, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, InDesign skills; modest CAD and SketchUp skills; must be dependable, courteous, professional and willing to help others; must have attention to detail and have the ability to take initiative, multitask, prioritize and problem solve; general office experience necessary.
Title: Office Assitant
Department: Practice Department
Location: 320 Newbury St
Wage: $10 per hour
Supervisor: Erik Hamilton - erik.hamilton@the-bac.edu
Duties:
Maintain filing systems for Practice and Academic Advising; Shred confidential documents; filing; copying; special projects; available to assist with general office duties; greet and assist visitors and students.
Qualifications:
Working knowledge of MS Outlook and Microsoft Office; ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve; polite and professional manner; general office experience.
Title: Arboretum Greeter
Department: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Location: 125 Arborway, Boston MA 02130
Wage: $11 - $14 per hour
Supervisor: Julie Warsowe - julie_warsowe@harvard.edu
Duties:
Assist in openng and closing the Visitor Center; Be proactive in engaging visitors; Help visitors plan their itinerary and orient them to the landscape; Share information about the Arboretums history, collections, education programs, research, archives and policies; Help facilitate and publicize Arboretum programs; Assist volunteers; Responsibly represent the Arboretum and exhitbit superior customer service; Perform receptionist duties such as answering the telephone and welcoming guests; Update blog.
Qualifications:
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills needed (pleasant, resourceful, engaged, patient, professional demeanor); Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; Prolonged periods of standing and walking; An interest in plant science, ecology, the outdoors/environment, landscape design/architecture, museum studies or education.
Title: Office Assistant - Accounting
Department: Accounts Payable
Location: 100 Mass Ave, 4th floor
Wage: $10 per hour
Supervisor: Patricia Farino - patricia.farino@the-bac.edu
Duties:
Provide assistance to Accounts Payable Coordinator with filing of paperwork; May be asked to set up new files, photocopy documents, or work on special projects. Student will be asked to respect the business hours and confidentiality of department. Approximately 10-20 hours per week.
Qualifications:
Skilled in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, etc.); polite phone manner, experience in customer service.