What are the responsibilities and job description for the Political Engagement Organizer position at Lewis & Clark College?
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WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?
Social Change and Community Involvement (Andrea Salyer)
WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?
5420 Non Work Study, Student Leadership and Service
WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?
2025-03-24
Position Title : Political Engagement Organizer
Division : Student Life
Department : Center for Social Change and Community Involvement
Reports to : Director of the Center for Social and Community Involvement
Hours per week : 5-8
Pay Rate : $16.00 / hour
Department Vision :
The Center for Social Change and Community Involvement offers a number of programs to prepare Lewis & Clark undergraduate students to engage impactfully, both locally and globally, in order to bring about active citizenship and social change.
PURPOSE :
The Political Engagement Organizer will coordinate events, voter registration / education campaigns, and activities to increase democratic participation among LC students. The Political Engagement Organizer will collaborate with on campus partners such as clubs, athletics, and campus living, to encourage intentional engagement in local, national and international political issues. This position will also collaborate with off campus partners to host educational workshops and build a volunteer base at LC related to promoting democracy and encouraging civic engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities :
In your Cover Letter, please address the following points :
1. Why do you want to work at the Center for Social Change?
2. How does your background influence how you work toward social change and how you foster inclusivity?
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
In your Cover Letter, please address the following points :
1. Why do you want to work at the Center for Social Change?
2. How does your background influence how you work toward social change and how you foster inclusivity?
Career Competencies
The Political Engagement position offers students the opportunity to develop and showcase essential career competencies that are highly valued by employers. Upon completing this role, you will cultivate especially strong skills in the following areas :
Career & Self-Development
Communication
Critical Thinking
Equity and Inclusion
Leadership
Professionalism
Teamwork
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Reasonable Accommodation
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Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.
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