Daily Archives: January 10, 2017

Work-study positions available at Women’s & Gender Studies

Spring 2017: Seeking Awesome Work-Study (for Receptionist/Clerical or Design help)

All genders are encouraged to apply!  Must have work-study from the Office of Financial Aid.

M-F; 8am-5pm flex., around 10 hours/week.  $10/hr.

Student will be qualified to perform such duties as: answering phones, preparing mailings, including event publicity; data entry; office filing; making campus-wide deliveries; flyering; acting as front-desk receptionist; helping with website; and assisting with event coordination.  Experience with creating flyers (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc) would be great too, but not required. 

Students may also be asked to help with other clerical tasks in the office.

Summer and Fall opportunities may also be available.   

The mission of the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (CWGS) is to create committed communities that address the challenges faced in the areas of gender, sexuality, diversity, and equity.

We foster these communities inside and outside The University of Texas at Austin through: Interdisciplinary research; Undergraduate and graduate teaching; Social advocacy; Community partnerships.  

CWGS administers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Women’s & Gender Studies, and the undergraduate certificate in LGBTQ/Sexualities Studies.  See our website for details: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/cwgs/

Applicants must have a work-study award from the Office of Financial Aid.

Please email a statement of interest, work-study award amounts, detailed resume, your availability (not class) schedule, to ajsalcedo@austin.utexas.edu to schedule an interview ASAP. We would like to hire someone by January 25th. If you have any questions, please call the CWGS Office at (512) 471-5765. 

Things to keep in mind: 

• Punctuality makes a great first impression. 

• Your class schedule vs. free time -when can you really work? 

• Be professional – if you can’t make an interview or have already found a job, let other interviewers know. As a courtesy, a quick email will save others time and work. 

• Bring your work-study award letter and resume to the interview.

Seeking creative Videographer/Video Editor for (awesome) Student Assistant Work-Study position

All genders are encouraged to apply!  Must have work-study award from the the Office of Financial Aid.

M-F; 8am-5pm flex., around 10 hours/week.  $10/hr.

We’d like to hire someone before Spring 2017 classes begin, if possible.

We are looking for someone who can make videos for our social media outlets.  The ideal candidate should have experience shooting and editing videos.  Knowledge and enthusiasm for feminist and social justice issues is also wanted, but also a willingness to learn is appreciated.  Ideal candidate should also be skilled at time management, able to multi-task, meet deadlines and balance multiple projects.

Graphic design skills are also a plus.

This position will also help manage the front desk/reception area.  Students will also be asked to help with other clerical tasks in the office.

Summer 2017, and Fall 2017 opportunities may also be available.   

The mission of the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (CWGS) is to create committed communities that address the challenges faced in the areas of gender, sexuality, diversity, and equity.

We foster these communities inside and outside The University of Texas at Austin through: Interdisciplinary research; Undergraduate and graduate teaching; Social advocacy; Community partnerships.

CWGS administers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Women’s & Gender Studies, and the undergraduate certificate in LGBTQ/Sexualities Studies.  See our website for details: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/cwgs/

Send in samples of your previous work.

You MUST have a work-study award from the financial aid office in order to apply.

Please email a statement of interest, work-study verification letter and award amounts, detailed resume, your availability (not class) schedule, to ajsalcedo@austin.utexas.edu to schedule an interview ASAP. We would like to hire someone by January 25th. If you have any questions, please call the CWGS Office at (512) 471-5765. 

Things to keep in mind: 

• Punctuality makes a great first impression. 

• Your class schedule vs. free time -when can you really work? 

• Be professional – if you can’t make an interview or have already found a job, let other interviewers know. As a courtesy, a quick email will save others time and work. 

• Bring your work-study award letter and resume to the interview.