Position available: CEC Communications Assistant
Department: UAA, Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center
Hours: 12-15 hours per week, flexible with student’s schedule
Compensation: $20.76 per hour
Work Study Job Number: CELE02
Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UAA) shapes, advances, and stewards a world-class undergraduate academic experience for students at the University of Washington. Staff, faculty and students in UAA deepen and enrich the learning experience for all undergraduates, recognizing and supporting the unique learning path of each individual student and the commitment of each academic program to excellence in learning and teaching. Within UAA, the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center unit provides students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to thriving communities. Building authentic community and campus partnerships drive our work. CELE programs are centered around the areas of community-engaged learning, democratic engagement, leadership education, pK-12 student success and place-based initiatives. The CELE Center is accepting applications for a Community-Engaged Courses (CEC) Communications Assistant. Community-engaged courses combine service in the community with structured preparation and reflection opportunities, and address concerns that are identified and articulated by the community.
Objectives: The Community-Engaged Courses (CEC) Communications Assistant will work in close cooperation with CEC staff in the CELE Center to provide support on key components of the center’s Community-Engaged Courses program and will support digital communications through email, web contact forms, and CELE social media channels. The CEC Communications Assistant will contribute to the University of Washington’s commitment to community engagement through supporting both community organizations and undergraduate students in the community-engaged learning process.
Job Responsibilities:
● Under guidance of CEC staff, participate in the development of undergraduate community-engaged courses positions by supporting the organization and registration of student volunteer experiences.
● Provide peer advising to students from community-engaged courses, managing student inquiries both in-person and over email.
● Communicate with contacts at community-based and non-profit organizations by phone, email, and in-person.
● Support CEC staff in quarterly database management with processing forms, updates and documentation.
● Assist with in-class presentations to community-engaged courses during the quarter. ● Content development for outreach materials and event collateral.
● Represent the CELE Center at tabling and outreach events on campus.
Required Qualifications:
● Currently enrolled degree-seeking student at the University of Washington; must be registered for a minimum of six credit hours each quarter.
● Available to work for the autumn 2025, winter 2026 and spring 2026 quarters.
● Students applying for this role through Work Study must be enrolled full time during the quarter.
● Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, community partners, and staff.
● Experience navigating and managing digital platforms.
● Highly motivated and self-directed.
● Genuine interest in community engagement and service, as well as your own personal and professional development.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Experience with community engagement/service/volunteer work with community organizations or non-profits in the greater Seattle community.
● Practice in public speaking and/or presentations.
● Exposure to platforms such as Canva and Microsoft Office Suite.
● Interest and excitement around communications.
Benefits:
● Valuable experience for students to gain professional and personal development through work experience and coaching.
● Interesting/relevant work environment for students interested in student services, public service, and non-profit work.
To apply please submit the following:
● A current resume including the names and contact information for two references.
● A cover letter that includes:
○ Why you are applying for this position
○ Articulating your interest in communications, peer advising, and developing community-campus relationships.
○ A description of two to three things you seek to learn from this opportunity
● Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until filled. Application review will begin in mid-August, and priority consideration will be given to applications received by August 25 at 12:00 pm (noon).
● The student selected for this role should plan for orientation and training to begin the week before Autumn Quarter classes start; exact schedule during the week of September 15, 2025 to be determined after hire.
● To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu.
Priority Deadline: Please submit all materials via email by Friday, August 25 at 12:00 pm (noon) to engage@uw.edu. We are hoping to conduct interviews during the final week of August and make hiring decisions during the first week of September. Questions can be directed to Gigi Gaultier, Program Manager for Community Partnerships at the email listed.