Application Information
Here are the various offices hiring peer leaders for 2013-2014!
Academic Support Center
Center for Community & Civic Engagement (ACT & ACE)
Career Center
Office of the Chaplain
Gender & Sexuality Center
Office of Intercultural & International Life
Residential Life
Student Activities Office
Student Health and Counseling
Sustainability Assistants
TRIO/Student Support Services
Academic Support Center
Writing Consultant
Contact: Denice Stocker (dstocker, x4027)
Applications due: 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5th, 2013 to Scoville 202
For more information, go online.
Center for Community & Civic Engagement (ACT & ACE)
Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) Fellows
Contact: Laura Riehle-Merrill, x4028
Application due: Monday, April 8, 2013 (if gone spring term, submit by March 6, 2013, interviews held 10th week)
Decisions made by Friday, April 29, 2013
5-10 hours per week, paid
Applications are located on our website: https://apps.carleton.edu/campus/ccce//
Fellows may engage in off-campus studies, but we'll give preference to candidates who will be on-campus all year.
Support community and civic engagement opportunities which meet community needs, maintain day-to-day operations, help determine the goals and direction of the CCCE, and plan special events.
For summer and winter break work, contact Laura at x4028.
ACT Program Director
Contact: Kelly Scheuerman, x7019
Application due: April 8, 2013
Decisions made by: April 16, 2013
Application link: http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/act/
Variable hours per week, unpaid
Off-campus study permitted
Organize all aspects of an on-going service program and serve as a vital link between a community agency and Carleton. Responsible for recruiting and supporting volunteers, communicating with assigned CCCE Fellow, reflection, evaluation, and keeping records.
Career Center (CC)
Contact Person: Jessica Mueller (x5503)
Applications due: Monday, March 4 via The Tunnel
Group Interviews held: T & TH, April 2 and April 4 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Individual Interviews held: T & W, April 9 and April 10 in the evenings
Offers out: Friday, April 19
Acceptances due: Friday, April 26 by 5:00 PM
**If students are going to be OFF CAMPUS SPRING TERM:
- Email Jessica your resume and cover letter by Monday, March 4 at 5:00 PM
- Interview will take place on Wednesday, March 6 in the late afternoon, or evening
Applicants new to the CA position must have significant previous leadership experience and complete 60 - 75 hours of required, paid training (15 - 20 hours in the spring and 40 - 50 hours in the fall including new student week and peer leader training). It is preferred that applicants are available to work 8-10 hours weekly. Freshman, sophomores and juniors are welcome to apply.
To apply, view the full job description, and submit your resume and cover letter to The Tunnel.
Questions and general inquiries can be directed to Jessica Mueller at jmueller@carleton.edu, or to any of the current Career Advisors during their offices hours in the Career Center between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday, or 4th Libe between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM Sunday-Thursday.
Office of the Chaplain
Chaplain’s Associate
Contact: Carolyn Fure-Slocum, x4003
Application due: April 8, 2013 (If off campus in spring - application deadline is March 4, so an interview can be scheduled before winter term ends.)
Decisions made by: April 22, 2013
8-10 hours per week, paid
Off-campus study may be allowed
Assist in the planning and carrying out of programs of the Office of the Chaplain through promotion, participation, and teamwork. Serve as a liaison to student religious groups and be attentive to the religious needs on campus. Special projects assigned based on interest.
Gender & Sexuality Center (GSC)
Gender & Sexuality Center Associate (GSCA)
Contact: Kaaren Williamsen, x7179
Application due: April 5, 2013
Decisions made by: April 19, 2013
8-10 hours per week, paid
Off-campus study may be allowed
As a peer educator in the GSC, GSCA’s facilitate workshops on healthy relationships, LGBTA awareness, sexual violence prevention and provide related peer support and campus events. Two GSCA positions will also include house manager duties for Queers & Allies House and Women's Awareness House.
Contact kwilliam@carleton.edu if you have any questions.
Office of Intercultural & International Life
Please visit our student employment website for more information and application.
OIIL Peer Leader
Contact: Brisa B. Zubia x7488 or Kristen Askeland x4014
Application due: Friday, March 29, 2013 (if gone Spring Term, submit by February 25, 2013)
Decisions made by: April 24, 2013
OIIL Peer Leaders will serve as mentors to new students and are required to arrive on campus a few days prior to International Student Orientation for training. OIIL Peer Leaders will attend ISO and New Student Week events, and meet with their mentees throughout the academic year. Stipend, housing and food will be covered during ISO and NSW.
OIIL Peer Leaders plan and organize events, and create and maintain an open and accessible environment. OIIL Peer Leaders serve as liaisons between first-year students of color and International students and the academic, social, and cultural support services on campus and throughout Northfield. OIIL Peer Leaders may apply to live in Stimson House, the Intercultural Center
Residential Life
Resident Assistant (RA)
Contact: Kari Scheurer or Amy Sillanpa, x4072
Application due: noon on Feb. 25, 2013 (if gone Spring Term ‘13, please apply by February 7, 2013 and email kscheure@carleton.edu)
Interviews held: April 3 - 7, 2013
Offers out: April 19, 2013 (acceptances due April 26, 2013)
Full contract: $2,758 room subsidy & $3,000 stipend; Off-campus study allowed.
Act as a resource person for 20-40 students on a residence hall floor or in a campus house. Perform many functions including: community development and education, peer advisor, role model, crisis manager and administrative assistant.
Resident Assistants are provided with opportunities to enhance and acquire skills in areas such as: interpersonal communication, organization and time management, group/educational programming facilitation, conflict resolution, and leadership development.
More information, a complete job description and applications are available online at: http://go.carleton.edu/BeAnRA
Student Activities Office
Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB), Program Assistants
A variety of positions are available. Please visit our website for more information and the online application.
Contact: Nadine Sunderland (nsunderl, x4462)
Applications and resume due: Friday, April 12, 2013
Interviews held: April 15 - 26, 2013
Decisions made by: April 26, 2013
Up to 10 hours per week, paid. Mandatory training paid.
Program Assistants help create involvement opportunities for students outside the classroom by providing a variety of social, educational, and recreational opportunities designed to enhance campus life throughout the academic year. By so doing, Program Assistants enrich the value of a Carleton education by engaging, supporting and inspiring all students to become active members of their community.
All Program Assistants lead a specific programmatic interest area (e.g. Music & Dance, Art & Film, NSW, The Cave, etc.), receive an operating budget and manage a group of student volunteers. Collectively, Program Assistants form the Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) and serve as a student voice for activities and special events at Carleton. Additionally, Program Assistants assist a few hours each week with staffing the Student Activities Office in support of other Carleton students, staff, and faculty. All Program Assistants have flexible hours, however some night and weekend hours are required.
In addition to receiving monetary compensation for their service and leadership, Program Assistants are asked to work with their supervisor in developing desired learning outcomes for their position. Through this process, Program Assistants fine tune what they hope to learn from their experience and develop an action plan to achieve their goals. By complementing what students learn in the classroom, these positions provide a wide range of opportunities for students to grow developmentally, emotionally, and socially, with a better understanding of self and others, as part of a larger, global community.
Program Assistant, New Student Week (Paid Position)
Please visit our website for more information and application.
Contact: Nadine Sunderland (nsunderl x4462)
Application and resume due: Friday, April 12, 2013
Interviews held: The week of April 15, 2013
Decisions made by: April 22, 2013
Paid, full-time (hourly), summer position.
NSW Program Assistants work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in creating an exciting, educational, and memorable NSW experience for all participants. Collectively, these individuals share a common desire to assist and welcome new students during their transition to Carleton. NSW Program Assistants help coordinate the efforts of NSW Leaders and work full-time throughout the summer to help prepare for New Student Week.
Note: This is a full-time, summer position with on-campus available.
New Student Week Leaders (Volunteer Position)
Please visit our website for more information and application.
Contact: Nadine Sunderland (nsunderl, x4462)
Application and resume due: April 26, 2013
Interviews held: The week of May 6, 2013
Decisions made by: May 17, 2013
New Student Week Leaders assist with various aspects of New Student Week, such as leading small group discussions, providing campus tours, and serving as a positive role model for new students as they transition to life at Carleton. These energetic and resourceful student leaders work collaboratively in welcoming the incoming class and ensuring that the New Student Week experience is exciting and beneficial for all participants. In addition to providing an invaluable service to the incoming class, NSW Leaders further develop their leadership skills and become more aware of the many involvement opportunities and resources available to Carleton students.
Note: This volunteer position requires a 10-day commitment (September 5 - September 15, 2013). On-campus housing (for those living on-campus during fall term 2013) and meals provided.
Student Health and Counseling (SHAC)
Contact: Pat Gordon, x4500
Application due: noon on February 22, 2013 via email to shac@carleton.edu
Student Wellness Advocates (SWAs) educate the campus community through active programming and information campaigns on the following topics:
• Drug and alcohol use
• Physical health including nutrition, exercise and sleep
• Sexual health
• Stress, resilience and coping
SWAs hold an important leadership position on campus and are expected to role model healthy and balanced living at Carleton. SWAs serve as liaisons between Student Health and Counseling Center and the student body.
The SWA position is a paid, 8-hours-per-week position. For more information about applying to be a SWA, check out the website here: https://apps.carleton.edu/campus/swa/.
Sustainability Assistants
Contact: Martha Larson (mlarson x7893 until March 1, laia after March 1)
Applications will be posted online by March 1, 2013
Application due: April 1, 2013
Decisions made by: April 26, 2013
Interested in getting paid to promote environmental sustainability on campus and lead campus sustainability initiatives? Apply to be a Carleton College Sustainability Assistant (STA)! Carleton STAs work with the Manager of Campus Energy and Sustainability on projects related to the Climate Action Plan objectives including campus energy, waste, transportation, food systems, procurement and land management. In addition, STAs organize campus awareness campaigns such as the annual Green Wars competition and Earth Week events. For more information, visit go.carleton.edu/sustainability.
The STA mission statement is as follows:
STAs will promote sustainability initiatives across campus and open communication pathways between staff, faculty, students, and organizations by researching and educating others of the relevant sustainability intersections of Carleton’s economic structure, community culture, and ecological environment.
TRIO/Student Support Services
TRIO/SSS Peer Leader
Contact: Alena Rivera, x7989, arivera@carleton.edu
Interviews held: April 5-19, 2013
Applications available for TRIO/SSS students only.
Assist in raising awareness of issues and concerns of TRIO eligible students, and help with the development and implementation of TRIO programs. Provide ongoing support to first-year TRIO participants, and aid in their transition to college. Assist with publicity for TRIO sponsored events, including Class Act discussions and development and distribution of the TRIO newsletter.