Muslim Interfaith Intern (Graduate Student; Part-Time; Onsite)

Muslim Interfaith Intern (Graduate Student; Part-Time; Onsite)

The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) is the central coordinating and support organization for a highly regarded cluster of seven independent colleges known as The Claremont Colleges. TCCS with a staff of 300, provides exceptional shared services to 9,000 students, and almost 3,600 faculty and staff. TCCS staff work in both student-facing services as well as administrative and operational services. Our numerous departments are located throughout The Claremont Colleges campus in the beautiful city of Claremont, California.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Claremont Colleges Services seeks a graduate student for the part-time, temporary position of Muslim Interfaith Intern.

The Muslim Interfaith Intern (“Intern”) performs administrative and clerical duties to support the Muslim interfaith chaplaincy operations and programming for holidays, events, and activities at The Claremont Colleges. Reporting to the Muslim Chaplain, the Intern is responsible for implementing and supporting programs for students, assisting in publicity and communications at the seven educational institutions (7Cs) of The Claremont Colleges, and taking on additional administrative tasks as they arise. In addition, this position is a student-facing role, building relationships with students and encouraging their spiritual growth as young adults.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Programming Support

• Perform administrative and clerical duties to support the programming and operations of the Muslim chaplaincy at The Claremont Colleges.

• Collaborate with student leaders to plan, organize, and execute community programming and events.

• Collaborate, create, and lead Muslim events across the 7Cs.

• Provide information about events, resources, services, and policies across The Claremont Colleges. Provide clear and timely responses to general inquiries and provide assistant in-person, by email, and by telephone with a high level of customer service. As needed, route inquiries to the appropriate chaplains or other department staff member.

Administrative Support and Other Duties

• Provide administrative or logistical support for meetings, events, and other activities, and attend, as needed. This includes but is not limited to ordering supplies, planning timelines, arranging for space setups and catering, coordinating communications with guests and vendors, creating and posting signage, staffing a table, etc.

• In collaboration with the Muslim Chaplain, create and distribute marketing graphics and content for email, flyers, social media, and other outlets as appropriate.

• Attend meetings with the chaplain and student leadership.

• Stay knowledgeable about the programming and operations, staff contacts for different services, events, and resources to correctly route inquiries and requests.

• Arrive on time, be dependable, and demonstrate a positive attitude.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: The regular hours for this part-time, temporary position are 12 hours per week during the academic year until mid-May 2024. Work hours may be requested during breaks from classes. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the organization or business unit.

COMPENSATION

Pay: The pay rate for this position is $20 per hour – firm.

Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this position, it is only eligible for the following mandated benefits: California Sick Leave, workers’ compensation, disability, Medicare, and social security, subject to the terms and conditions in the plan documents/policies

ABOUT YOU

Required Qualifications: The following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or you must demonstrate how they will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.

Education: You are currently enrolled and attending a master’s degree level or higher graduate program, preferably in religious studies.

Experience: Some experience working with undergraduate and graduate student populations. Experience planning and promoting small and large-scale events and information campaigns is preferred.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of Muslim culture and customs or a sincere and keen willingness to learn.

• Strong customer service focus.

• Punctuality, dependability, and flexibility.

• Able to keep attention to detail while managing multiple tasks and interruptions.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with college students, staff, and faculty across a complex, multi-organization structure.

• Able to create and post marketing content on social media platforms.

• Able to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, internet research, and a timekeeping system. Able to learn new technology and software as needed.

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

• Ability to interact positively with a diverse population of individuals at multiple levels of the organization.

• Ability to learn and perform new tasks quickly and effectively.

• Awareness of and sensitivity to racial, cultural, religious, gender, and sexual orientation diversity.

Physical Requirements:

• Provide evidence of the following vaccination(s):

☒ COVID-19 within 30 calendar days of hire (medical or religious accommodation available)

• Sedentary work that primary involves sitting and standing:

☒ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☐ Never

• Active work that primary involves standing and walking:

☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☒ Occasionally ☐ Never

• Light work that involves moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds:

☐ Constantly ☒ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☐ Never

• Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds:

☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☒ Occasionally ☐ Never

• Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds:

☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☒ Never

• Heavy work that includes moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds:

☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☒ Never

• Operate a computer or other work requiring repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and fingers:

☒ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☐ Never

• Dexterity to manipulate paper, hardcopy files, writing instruments, computer keyboard, copiers, telephone, and other typical office equipment.

• Operate a street legal golf cart, a company automobile, or other heavy machinery:

☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☒ Occasionally ☐ Never

• Read or write electronic or printed materials:

☒ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☐ Never

• Communicate verbally in person, by phone or another device:

☐ Constantly ☒ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☐ Never

• Moving body into different positions to work down low, overhead, or outward:

☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☒ Never

• Work involving climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or similar:

☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☒ Never

• Work in various environments including low, high, tight, low-ventilation, or confined spaces:

☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☒ Never

• Work indoors in climate-controlled spaces:

☒ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☐ Occasionally ☐ Never

• Work outdoors in various weather conditions:

☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☒ Occasionally ☐ Never

• Work in a noisy environment:

☐ Constantly ☐ Frequently ☒ Occasionally ☐ Never

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled in graduate program in religious or spiritual studies.

• Experience planning and promoting small and large-scale events and information campaigns.

• Six months or more of experience supporting student programming at a college/university center.

TO APPLY

Priority Deadline: The deadline for first consideration is September 3, 2023.

Applications are only accepted through our applicant portal at https://theclaremontcolleges.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TCCS_Careers.

Additional Materials: Please have the following items as a Word or PDF file ready to upload to complete your application:

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required): Briefly, share highlights about your background or experiences that relate to this Muslim Interfaith Intern position.

ADA/OSHA:

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim to have the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin or ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), military or veteran status, and status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

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