AY25-26 LGCIE Ambassador (Work Study)

Position Information

The Lewis and Gaines Center for Inclusion and Equity (LGCIE) is an administrative department dedicated to providing services and programs that contribute to the success of students of color at Bridgewater State University. Through specialized programming, support, social, and cultural events, the department supports all BSU students in achieving their academic goals and enriching their cultural and social belonging experiences.

Students who have utilized LGCIE's services, attended the events, and are interested in working in a diverse environment that provides student success initiatives, and promotes equity, cultural awareness, and belonging, apply to join our team!

Position Information :

The LGCIE Ambassadors work on behalf of the center to promote the center and connect students of color with its staff and resources. They will work closely with other student employees to support the professional staff in carrying out LGCIE's mission and goals. Therefore, they must understand the mission and have a broad knowledge of the services, initiatives, and programs provided for intellectual students at BSU by LGCIE. Ambassadors must be good communicators, approachable, and welcoming to influence prospective and current students to connect with the center and benefit from the resources provided. In this position, you will interact with prospective students, families, visitors, etc., as well as hand out promotional swag.

The LGCIE Ambassadors must always conduct themselves professionally. This includes punctuality for shifts, wearing appropriate clothing, wearing nametags, working collaboratively with other staff, fulfilling all job responsibilities, interacting positively with current students, prospective students, families, and visitors, etc. Ambassadors will fulfill the role of Office Assistants when needed in the general office. They must prioritize the position as a job and report any schedule conflicts to their supervisor, the Assistant Director.

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-time BSU students with good conduct and academic standing.
• Knowledge of BSU and LGCIE resources, programs, and student success services offered to intellectual students.
• Provide information, answer questions about multicultural student experiences at BSU, and hand out information at recruitment events and fairs.
• Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion and promoting LGCIE to other students.
• Experience with public speaking to positively market the department to the campus community and prospective students.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interest in learning about different cultures and diversity topics.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, social media sites, and Canva to create marketing materials for the center, etc.
• General office clerical skills.

Physical Demands

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate

$15.50

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