Part-Time Student Rural Belonging Scholar Internship, Center for Rural Engagement at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



CENTER FOR RURAL ENGAGEMENT (BL-CFRE-IUBLA)



Department Information



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.


As part of the Rural Scholars Program, the IU Center for Rural Engagement seeks a student for a project-based internship in partnership with ALASI (Asociación Latinoamericana del Sur de Indiana), a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers to access for the Latino population and strengthening the quality of place in Dubois County. The Rural Scholar will advance community-identified projects that advance ALASI's core mission. Rural Scholars commit to their internship for 1 academic year, from August until completion in May.



Job Summary



Department Specific Responsibilities

• Creates bilingual booklet containing histories of Dubois County Latino immigrants, including graphic design and editing.


• Conducts Latino needs assessment interviews and focus groups with community members.


• Writes reports and create presentations related to a Latino needs assessment.

Qualifications



EDUCATION



Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES



Required

• Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured by Indiana University.

SKILLS



Required:

• Proficient communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrates time management and priority-setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Possess flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


• Seeking to acquire knowledge in the area of specialty


• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy


• Highly thorough and dependable


• Ability to solve problems

Preferred

• Spanish and English proficiency


• Strong writing and editing skills


• Graphic design and publishing


• Website management

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. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.



Work Location



Bloomington, Indiana


This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (a mix of remote and in-person work), which may change in the future based on university policy and business needs.



Advertised Salary



$15.00 per hour, eligible for $0.50 rise each academic semester (Fall/Spring) as you continue to work with CRE.



Work Hours



8-10 hours per week, August-May



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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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.


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