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GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

The Diversity & Inclusion Office (D&I) is the principle vehicle to guide the implementation of our diversity and inclusion strategies and programs.  The D&I coordinates diversity programming and provides oversight of compliance for Affirmative Action/EEO and ADA policies. We mediate and resolve conflicts related to uncivil behavior, harassment and discrimination.  

NOTE:

Complete the online application that includes uploading a resume and include a short essay in the "resume" field (the resume and essay should be uploaded as one document). Please respond to the essay question below:

• Essay question: How does diversity drive individual, group/team, or institutional excellence?  (“Institutional” includes, but is not limited to educational, health, community or business contexts. Please include examples from personal experience, observation, research, and or scholarship. The essay should be succinct and be your original work. It should also reflect an excellent command of English grammar, style and syntax. Maximum length 300 words.)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Program Assistant Intern will assist in design, planning and implementation of enhanced programming for the Building Brighter Futures Program as well as assist with events and programs offered by the Diversity and Inclusion Office (D&I). The Building Brighter Futures (BBF) Program is a summer employment initiative conducted in partnership with the Worcester Public Schools (WPS). The program provides bright, talented WPS students with a valuable introduction to the world of professional work
• The Program Assistant Intern will work with Community Outreach and D&I to create engaging student programming that promotes awareness of work norms, expectations and supports career exploration for BBF students. The Program Assistant will also provide group mentoring to BBF students. An additional opportunity is available to develop and implement an evaluation of BBF programming in partnership with Learning and Development. The Intern may also pursue opportunities to shadow in other areas of D&I
• The Program Assistant Intern will also assist in updating the Diversity Tool Kit.  The Diversity Tool Kit is a designed as a resource for improving interpersonal relations, increasing understanding, and furthering world class service for our diverse patient population. By heightening awareness, enhancing communication and developing better cultural competence we keep patients first

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates pursuing bachelor’s degree or recent graduates

• Related experience preferred
• Must be reliable and able to set consistent work hours
• Ability to use standard office tools and software (MS-Office)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• College Junior or Senior majoring in Management, Human Resources, Social Sciences or related field
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Clear and grammatically correct written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with people of different backgrounds
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Minimum Word and Excel)
• Successful experience coaching, leading, mentoring and or teaching Secondary school students
• Demonstrated good presentation skills or interest in learning presentation skills
• Experience with conducting youth programs or leading youth groups
• Completion of a Statistics or Data Analysis course
• Knowledge of using SPSS for descriptive statistics a plus

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