Work Study MRISJ Ambassador

Overview

:As an MRISJ Student Ambassador, you will play an active role in shaping how students engage with service, advocacy, and social justice on campus. Ambassadors serve as peer leaders who represent MRISJ, share their experiences, and help connect others to meaningful opportunities.

This role provides students with the chance to develop their leadership skills, use their creative side, and explore community engagement through a social justice lens. You will develop and lead community building and service initiatives that align with the MRISJ mission, support campus wide programs, and build connections with both the campus and local community.
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Support MRISJ programming and campus initiatives, including but not limited to: Our three Annual Days of Service: 9/11 (September), MLK Day (January), and Earth Day (April). Local service projects on campus and with off campus community partners. BSU annual events such as Homecoming, Admissions Open Houses, Admitted Students Day and recruitment events. Campus and Departmental Resource Fairs: MRISJ Advocacy Fair, Votefest, Health Equity Fair, Environmental Action Fair, Be Seen, Study Abroad Fair, and more. MRISJ educational workshops such as the Civic Speaker Series, Empower Hours, and other departmental programs.
• Lead at least one local service project per semester.
• With guidance from the Program Manager, develop and facilitate one positive social change themed event each semester, including planning, coordination, and promotion.
• Represent the MRISJ in various capacities across campus to provide a student’s perspective of the work of the MRISJ, including but not limited to, staffing informational tables or events, presenting to classes or student clubs, and sharing about their experience with small or large groups.
• Maintain accurate records of hours worked, responsibilities, and completed tasks for timesheets and regular supervisor updates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule information

• You will be required to attend MRISJ Student Employee meetings on Thursday evenings from 5:00-7:00pm.(specific dates will be provided in advance)
• You will be expected to complete programming responsibilities in office during the work week between 9:00AM and 5:00PM

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

• Willingness to take initiative and step into leadership roles to support team and program goals.
• Experience engaging in community service, social justice initiatives, or advocacy efforts, with demonstrated commitment to community engagement; experience with MRISJ programs preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in social justice and civic engagement along with a commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other students.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to convey ideas and information to students, staff, and community organizations.
• Strong time management skills and ability to self-motivate and work independently provided instruction.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits at Bridgewater State University in good standing.
• Availability to work in the office during the work week, Monday-Friday between 9:00AM and 5:00PM.
• Available on some Thursday evenings from 5-7:00pm

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

• Willingness to take initiative and step into leadership roles to support team and program goals.
• Experience engaging in community service, social justice initiatives, or advocacy efforts, with demonstrated commitment to community engagement; experience with MRISJ programs preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in social justice and civic engagement along with a commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other students.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to convey ideas and information to students, staff, and community organizations.
• Strong time management skills and ability to self-motivate and work independently provided instruction.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits at Bridgewater State University in good standing.
• Availability to work in the office during the work week, Monday-Friday between 9:00AM and 5:00PM.
• Available on some Thursday evenings from 5-7:00pm