FWS - Pacific Votes Student Ambassador

Key Details

• In-person, on-campus position, working for the McCall Center for Civic Engagement in 110 AuCoin Hall
• Full academic year position with an hourly wage of $15.95/hour
• Only open to current Pacific University students who have Federal Work Study (check if you have FWS by accessing the "financials" tab on BoxerOnline)
• Supervised by Morgan Knapp, Program Manager of Applied and Experiential Learning
• With questions, or to follow-up on your application submission, please email Morgan at morganknapp@pacificu.edu

Program Overview

The McCall Center for Civic Engagement (MCCE) is hiring a Pacific Votes Student Ambassador. Student Ambassadors are an integral part of the Pacific Votes program, playing a key role in helping their fellow students register, vote, and engage in dialogue around democracy and youth voting rights. We are looking for a student who is passionate about nonpartisan voter engagement, excited for the chance to learn about and implement best-practices for reaching student voters, and ready to dive into planning events and communications that will ensure all Boxers has the resources they need to make their voices heard in the 2024 election.

Pacific Votes Student Ambassadors work within the McCall Center for Civic Engagement under the supervision of the Program Manager of Applied and Experiential Learning. Training, support, flexibility, and a focus on both professional and personal development make this on-campus job an excellent opportunity to enhance your personal networks, make an immediate impact on our campus, and improve your professional prospects post-graduation. 

Duties & responsibilities

• Engage in deep learning about the policies and procedures governing student voting in the State of Oregon and current youth voting trends/issues nationwide
• Engage in deep learning about best-practices for reaching youth voters and the many resources available through national partners for use on our campuses
• Collaborate and partner with the Pacific Votes Workgroup, student organizations, and community partners to co-create voter engagement efforts in four stages (registration, education, turnout, and post-election support)
• Design and implement events and outreach campaigns aimed the entire Pacific community and/or specific student groups 
• Contribute to Action Plan and Annual Report writing
• Provide your own insight and conversation with peers to ensure the Pacific Votes programming is student-centered, culturally responsive, and meeting the unique needs of our study body

Expectations

• Commit to 5-6 hours/week paid student employment in the McCall Center for Civic Engagement
• Attend weekly staff meetings, held on Tuesdays from 11:30am - 12:30pm
• Attend committee meetings, staff retreats, and staff gatherings (all organized around student schedules)
• Lead or co-lead at least one GIVE (Get Involved Via Engagement) project per semester
• Attend at least one individual meeting with supervisor each semester to discuss MCCE work, professional development, and academic connections
• Work as scheduled and maintain strong communication with supervisor regarding variations and necessary absences
• Submit time cards accurately, completely, and on time

We would love to have you join our team! Apply today if this sounds like a good fit for you:

Required Qualifications

• Interest in civic and democratic engagement (e.g. service, advocacy, raising awareness, political involvement in elections/campaigns, activism, community-based research)
• Interest in educating peers about the importance of registering to vote and becoming an informed voter
• Demonstrated commitment to civic and democratic engagement through past volunteering, coursework, student government, or other activities
• Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to listen well
• Ability to work as a team member and give & take direction from others
• Interest in working with diverse student groups and community partners, including those with personal identities or personal perspectives different from your own
• Willingness to engage in civil discussion around controversial issues in our democracy, support a nonpartisan approach to promoting civic engagement, and actively participate in personal and team efforts to make our own communities more sustainable, equitable, and just
• Ability to act as a representative of the Center and university with self-awareness and diplomacy
• Availability and capacity to dedicate to consistent and potentially increasing workload as the November 2024 election approaches  

Desired Qualifications

• Interest in generating excitement in others for civic engagement and social change
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about promotion of civic engagement through campus-wide educational activities
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Inclination to take initiative and follow through on projects