SMFA Career Fellow - On Campus Work Study/Non Work Study Position
Program Purpose:
SMFA Career Fellows will . . .
- Act as ambassadors for the Career Center at the SMFA and promote the mission, vision and services of the Career Center
- Increase access to and awareness of career resources to the SMFA community
- Provide guidance and support to their peers on career related topics including navigating Tufts and Tufts resources, career exploration and career preparation
- Develop, plan and execute events at the SMFA
- Support Career Center signature programs
Responsibilities:
SMFA Career Fellows will . . .
- Host and Run weekly Career Labs (drop-in hours) for SMFA students to:
- Conduct one-on-one resume and cover letter critiques as well as discuss the internship search process and online resources
- Teach students how to navigate online resources including the Tufts Career Center website, Handshake, The Herd, LinkedIn and other major career exploration and internship job and search resources
- Advise on arts-specific resources and opportunities (portfolio reviews, residencies, etc)
- Develop and lead workshops on a variety of topics that promote the Career Center mission and educational goals for students
- Produce episodes of the Career Fellow podcast: From Here, To There, regularly
- Create and contribute regular career-advice focused content in the form of social media posts, flyers, blog posts, videos, etc.
- Work closely with the SMFA career advisor to develop SMFA specific programming, resources and opportunities
- Provide support at Signature Career Center events
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be a currently enrolled BFA or dual degree student at the SMFA
- Rising Tufts Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, strong presentation abilities, great customer service skills, and excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrated mentorship, coaching, advising, tutoring, or related experience
- Demonstrated ability to work well with a team to collaborate on projects and events
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to take initiative and exhibit a high level of reliability
- Be knowledgeable of student organizations and campus resources
- Past experience with or interest in Career Center resources and services a plus
- Creativity and enthusiasm!
- Must be in good standing with the university and have a 3.0 GPA minimum
- Be available to work 4-7 hours/week including some evening and weekend hours on the SMFA campus for a full academic year
Training, Pay, and Supervision
- Fellows must be able to attend a mandatory orientation on Friday May 5 from 3-4pm
- Fellows must be able to participate in ongoing training throughout the summer and attend a mandatory retreat prior to the start of Fall semester
- Fellows must attend and participate in weekly meetings on Fridays at 2pm (potential for zoom for Boston-based fellows)
- Career Fellows are paid $15 per hour
- SMFA Career Fellows will be supervised by Katie Sullivan, Assistant Director
Benefits of participation
- Strengthen and develop your interpersonal, public speaking, programming, marketing, and career advising skills
- Work in an office environment where you are truly part of the team, and where your opinions and suggestions are respected
- Evaluate your own career development and explore new options through extensive exposure to career resources, programs, and workshops
- Develop insight and vision regarding personal career preparation
- Improve writing, editing, and presentation skills
- Network and collaborate with staff, faculty and other professionals
- Build communication and interpersonal skills through advising students
- Increase leadership and confidence
Timeline
- Applications Due March 12 11:59pm
- Interviews begin March 27 - March 3
- Fellow Offers made by April 7
- Fellows commit by April 21
- Mandatory Orientation Friday, May 5, 3pm