FWS - Civic Action Team Specialist

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 Civic Action Team Specialist. Civic Action Team Specialists (CATS) are an integral part of the Center, acting as the student face and workforce for all MCCE programs. The primary purpose of the CATS program is to give students the opportunity to serve the Pacific community and beyond in a way that connects academics and personal interests with civic engagement.

CATS combine their passions, skills, and personal responsibilities by working together on civic engagement projects (e.g. service, advocacy, political engagement) both on campus and throughout the community.  CATS also join their peers in nonpartisan efforts to bring together members of the Pacific community with different perspectives, facilitating dialogue and problem-solving to address concerns and build community.

CATS 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 for your peers, and improve your professional prospects post-graduation. 

Expectations of the position

• 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

Duties & responsibilities

Please read the full job description to get a sense of exactly what this position entails. 

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 engagement (e.g. service, advocacy, raising awareness, political involvement in elections/campaigns, activism, community-based research)
• Demonstrated commitment to civic 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

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