Public Affairs Writer & Office Assistant
General Information
Position Number: 900480
Department or Office: College Advancement
Level: Level B (Skilled)
Responsibilities
- identification, research and development of Middlebury College student news stories
- writing stories for Hometown News Program
- tracking/filing, scanning and Photoshop manipulation of photos
- photo research from Campus newspaper files and other sources
- preparation of materials for mailings
- execution of mailings
- copying materials using the office copier
- faxing materials upon request
- answering the phone when needed to take complete, legible messages
- scanning photos or other documents
- errands on campus or in town as needed
- assistance in the preparation of public affairs events as required
- maintenance of news clipping and photo files
- reading and clipping newspaper articles as requested
- general support of public affairs staff
- data entry
- writing and proofreading
- research
- attendance at public affairs events as requested when the event falls within the assistant's shift
Qualifications
- journalistic experience and/or demonstrated equivalent writing expertise
- expert command of the English language, written and spoken
- expertise regarding essay or journalistic writing, English grammar, etc
- experience of confidentiality considerations required in a professional office, respect for confidentiality issues and willingness to adhere to a confidentiality policy
- willingness and ability to conduct interviews, gather and organize information about Middlebury College life, students and campus issues
- computer proficiency
- willingness to adhere to work schedule as outlined during interview
Hours
10 hrs/wk during the academic year, minimum of 3-hour blocks spread throughout the workweek is preferred.