The IU Center for Rural Engagement improves the lives of Hoosiers through collaborative initiatives that discover and deploy scalable and flexible solutions to common challenges facing rural communities. Working in full-spectrum community innovation through research, community-engaged teaching and student service, the center builds vision, harnesses assets and cultivates sustainable leadership structures within the communities with which it engages to ensure long-term success. The center strives toward equity and inclusion by implementing and following antiracist principles.
Job Summary
The CAV project management intern will work closely with the Center for Rural Engagement's Director of Campus Partnership to promote and plan CAV (Creative Arts for Vets) guidebook distribution and network building.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Researches various information to advance the CAV initiative (identifying potential donors, relevant event possibilities, grant opportunities, community partner contacts, and resources for veterans and military connected populations).
Develops and maintains databases and documentation of pertinent research findings.
Plans and helps facilitate in-person CAV events.
Packages CAV Books and art supplies and mail to veterans in the state, region, and nationally.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
Possesses a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University
Access to a vehicle as needed to complete deliveries to Mail Services
SKILLS
Required
Detail oriented
Effective communication skills
Demonstrates strong organization skills, teamwork, and flexibility
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 30 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
We are looking for a student to start immediately (Spring 25) and work through this summer and continue through AY25-26.
This student will work with veterans and community members as well as 3 or 4 other IU student CAV interns.
Work Location
Maxwell House
Bloomington, Indiana
This is an in-person position
Advertised Salary
$15.00 per hour
Work Hours
5-10 hours per week depending on project volume
In-person CAV events usually take place on 1 Saturday per month.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Student Employee
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