Peace Works Assistant (must be a current MPS student)

Marquette University, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Milwaukee, WISCONSIN
Job Type: PartTime

Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number 201104048
Position Title Peace Works Assistant (must be a current MPS student)
State WI
Employment Status Part Time
Position Status Limited Term
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) 07/31/2024
Position Type Staff
Job Family Operations and Administrative Services
Position Overview
The Marquette University Center for Peacemaking helps the University and the wider community to explore together the necessary skills to become informed, spiritually-centered, nonviolent peacemakers. Marquette University Peace Works (MUPW) is a program that aims to reduce and violence and encourages the formation of youth peacemakers in the Milwaukee community.
The Center is recruiting part-time Peace Works Office Associates to assist with general office operations, development of Peace Works program communications, and various community engagement activities.
These positions are grant funded, temporary positions and do not include benefits.
We desire applicants who are organized, compassionate, self-reflective, mindful, flexible, and dedicated.
Duties and Responsibilities
• General office/clerical support
• Mentor students enrolled in Peace Works programming
• Maintaining Social Media Accounts
• Creation of Peace Works Newsletter and/or Blog
• Writing articles on various topics
• Community engagement projects
• Drafting and reviewing written communications
• Interview various Marquette speakers and employees
• Copy session materials
• Attend various Marquette programs, speakers and events
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Youth applying for this position must attend one of Milwaukee Public Schools
• Demonstrated attention to detail, professional attitude
• Willingness to have a flexible schedule
• Computer competency, to include proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of social media techniques
• Knowledge of and commitment to nonviolence
• Warm, lively, and engaging personality; demonstrates the ability to influence peers
• Passionate about interacting with other students; has a strong sense of humor
• Excellent time management skills; ability to complete a project in a timely fashion
• Demonstrates the ability to think critically and creatively; pays close attention to detail and is resourceful
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal with diverse constituencies
• A high level of empathy and compassion, demonstrated commitment to alternative disciplinary principles
• Dedication to diversity
Department College of Arts & Science
Posting Date 05/06/2024
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

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