Regular Student - Academic Service-Learning

*This position is only open to St. John's undergraduate students studying abroad on St. John's Discover the World Program.*

The application deadline is November 14, 2012

Campus
Rome, Paris and Seville

Job ID#
S03935-164

Work Schedule
Flexible. 

Time Commitment
8 hours/week

Reporting
The AS-L Assistant will report to the Associate Director of Academic Service-Learning and work closely with St. John's in-country administrators in Rome, Paris and Seville.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Support in-country staff in promoting academic service-learning, completing AS-L paperwork, scheduling students to serve in the community, and other administrative tasks related to AS-L.
2. Accompany students to community partner service sites, and communicate relevant information to community partners and in-country staff.
3. Under supervision of in-country staff, work with existing community partners to identify needs that can potentially become AS-L projects.
4. Maintain ongoing communication with Associate Director of AS-L in New York and prepare written reports regarding AS-L in Rome, Paris, and Seville.
5. Assist with other service related projects and initiatives (University Service Day, etc.) as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge
Experience with AS-L or other community involvement (service or volunteer work). Strong communication skills. Enthusiasm, flexibility, and attention to detail needed.  Ability to speak Italian, French and/or Spanish is a plus

Comments
After applying through the online student application, please email a cover letter and resume to Jessica R. Cook, Associate Director of Academic Service-Learning at cookj@stjohns.edu