CCLA Student Leadership Positions

Selected students must: 

• Prioritize CCLA as the sole student employment position; exceptions must be approved by the staff supervisor.
• Work 8-10 hours per week (average, varies by position) in an assigned program; weekend and evening hours will be required.
• Attend weekly leadership meetings (Tuesdays 12-1:00 pm)
• Participate in CCLA Student Leadership Team Retreat - Saturday, September 7 (all day) and Sunday, September 8 (all day).
• Contribute to CCLA's overall mission and programs
• Model ethical, engaged leadership both on- and off-campus
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned

Our student leadership team consists of students committed to community engagement with an interest in deepening their leadership capacity. Students selected to join CCLA will be self-motivated, open-minded, committed, engaged, and passionate about community service and social justice. We value a diverse team, and we welcome applications from rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from any academic program.

Federal Work Study (FWS) are encouraged to apply.

To apply, complete the online application form, including an upload of your resume (PDF format preferred).

Applications and Resumes are due by Midnight ET on Sunday, March 24th. We will hold individual interviews with candidates between 3/26/2024-4/5/2024. Borough Ambassador and Voter Engagement finalist interviews will take place in early to mid-April.

If you have any questions about the application or these positions, contact Laura Megivern, Interim Executive Director at megiverl@dickinson.edu.

The CCLA Marketing & Communications Coordinator works on communications, marketing, and social media campaigns. Under the mentorship of a CCLA staff member, manages multiple social media; designs and implements high-impact graphic and written materials; produces print, digital, and video content; and implements creative marketing to increase awareness of and participation in a variety of CCLA programs and events.

Specific responsibilities include:  

• Leading the management of all CCLA social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)  
• Attending and taking photos/video at CCLA events; conducting and transcribing interviews; writing stories and profiles to elevate visibility of community engagement at  Dickinson  
• Creating visually appealing and informative print and digital content to promote CCLA programs and events  
• Managing a digital photo archive  
• Raising the level of awareness of community service on campus through creative outreach campaigns of their own design  
• Assisting with production of the CCLA newsletter and coordinating communication with college and community resources via articles highlighting connections
• Communicating with community partners, program leaders, and campus administrative offices to ensure adherence to legal, policy, and ethical standards  
• Supporting CCLA staff with a variety of administrative and professional tasks  

Qualifications:

• Experience with social media and digital content creation preferred.
• Experience with video production, and photography desired.
• Should be both creative and detail-oriented with strong writing skills. 
• Must be comfortable meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Please submit 1-2 examples of design work and 1-2 examples of a blog/journalistic style writing sample with the resume.  

Assists the Executive Director and CCLA staff with design, implementation, analysis, and writing related to scholarly and applied research projects. Assists with other emerging, community-oriented assignments. Works with diverse campus and community stakeholders.   

Specific responsibilities vary, but may include:

• Participates in all aspects of applied and scholarly research projects.
• Collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data, including, but not limited to: key informant interviews, surveys, observational data.
• Conducts academic literature reviews; prepares annotated bibliographies.
• Transcribes recorded audio and video files.
• Assists in grant writing projects, IRB protocol development, and preparation of manuscripts for peer review.
• Occasionally presents material to internal and external audiences.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data collection or analysis
• Must have completed at least one course in research design or research methods, preferably in a social science
• Willingness to complete Responsible Research and Human Subjects training sufficient for participation in active projects
• Should be organized and able to work independently, often with ambiguous assignments
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Oversees the Community Engagement Fellows (CEF) program. Works with the administration and community partnership relationship management. Should be committed to service and to helping others develop their leadership style and skills.  

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Recruiting and training a new class of Level 1 Community Engagement Fellows
• Holding bi-weekly meetings with CEFs
• Having at least one 1:1 meeting with each CEF each semester
• Having at least one service event for CEFs each semester and creating group bonding opportunities for CEFs throughout the year
• Raising awareness about CEF through the CCLA newsletter, social media, and other methods throughout the year

Qualifications: 

• Must have completed at least two semesters of the Community Engagement Fellows Program prior to entering this position
• Should be organized and able to work independently

Works as a team to coordinate 4-6 service trips, working with volunteer trip leaders. Works creatively to increase and support service participation, especially by targeting first-year students and other groups. The successful candidates should be interested in developing leadership skills that encourage decision-making, empowerment of others, teamwork, and addressing community needs.  

Specific responsibilities may include:  

• Organizing Service Trips including service and logistical details, recruitment and training of trip leaders, fundraising, and recruitment of participants
• Supporting volunteer recruitment – raising awareness about service on campus, hosting volunteer recruitment events such as tabling or fairs, and getting new volunteers connected with service programs of interest
• Managing a program budget
• Training volunteer trip leaders in the fall and spring semesters
• Recognizing and celebrating volunteer trip leaders and volunteers
• Recruiting and hiring volunteer trip leaders for the next year (and as needed throughout the year)
• Working as a team to support service events such as days of service and service trips; this can include volunteer leader training, logistical arrangements, and supporting teams doing fundraising

Qualifications: 

• Experience with community service, ability to work with a diverse group of people, and organizational skills required
• Previous experience with local service programs and/or Service Trips preferred

Note: current van certification or eligibility to become certified is helpful in this position.

Coordinate 6-8 learning-focused Day of Service events throughout the year (at least 3 each semester). Works creatively to increase and support service participation with a focus on increasing first-year student participation. The successful candidate should be interested in developing leadership skills that encourage decision-making, empowerment of others, teamwork, and addressing community needs.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Establishing and maintaining contacts with community partners for volunteer opportunities, especially at the beginning of the year
• Organizing Day of Service events including service and logistical details
• Design and implement learning and reflection plans for each Day of Service program
• Supporting volunteer recruitment – raising awareness about service on campus, hosting volunteer recruitment events such as tabling or fairs, and getting new volunteers connected with Day of Service programs of interest
• Holding meetings with volunteer Day of Service facilitators and/or community partners to discuss successes, problems, and solutions
• Recruiting and training Day of Service facilitators in the fall and spring semesters
• Recognizing and celebrating volunteer site leaders and volunteers
• May assist with Marketing & Communications tasks, such as communicating with community partners and the Dickinson community, and producing articles highlighting connections

Qualifications: 

• Experience with community service, ability to work with a diverse group of people, and organizational skills required
• Previous experience with local service programs and/or Day of Service or Service Trips preferred
• Please submit 1-2 examples of a blog/journalistic style writing sample with the resume

Note: Driving to Day of Service sites will be in a Dickinson vehicle, current van certification or eligibility to become certified is helpful in this position. 

The Student Ambassador is a non-voting member of Carlisle Borough Council who serves as a representative voice for students on council. The goals of this position are to connect Dickinson College students with Carlisle and to further strengthen the relationship between the college and the community. This is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to be involved in local government and public service.   

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Meeting with Borough Council mentor and Borough Manager to discuss an assigned special project to benefit the college and community
• Attending and reporting on monthly council meetings and workshops
• Serving as a liaison to the Dickinson President’s Office, CCLA, and the Student Senate
• Preparing periodic summary reports and written reflections for distribution to the campus community
• Preparing for monthly council meetings and staying informed on campus and community policies and issues

Qualifications:

• Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply
• Student must possess a high level of maturity, an ability to work independently, strong verbal and written communication skills, and an interest in local government

Note: the hiring process for this position will require additional interviews with Borough and President’s office staff.

Develops and leads campaigns and events to increase voter engagement at Dickinson College. In coordination with Dickinson Votes, the coordinator serves the campus by enhancing nonpartisan efforts related to voter education, voter registration, and voter turnout. Serves as a primary point of contact for community, regional, state, and national voter engagement networks and initiatives.

Specific responsibilities may include:  

• Designing and planning events to engage campus constituents in all aspects of voting throughout the year
• Coordinates Dickinson's participation in regional and national voter registration and education events, competitions, and campaigns
• Disseminates accurate and timely information about local, state, and national elections, registration deadlines, and voting procedures
• Coordinating the development, assessment, monitoring, and reporting related to Dickinson’s Voter Engagement Plan and Voter Friendly Campus initiative
• Serving as a key member of the Dickinson Votes initiative and resource for faculty, staff, students, and student organizations regarding voting

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of voter registration processes or willingness to learn
• Strong communications skills and experience with social media desired
• Attention to detail and ability to plan and execute events

Note: the hiring process for this position will require additional interviews with the Dickinson Votes leadership team members.