Student Office Intern- Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Position Title:  Student Office Intern, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Federal Work Study Eligible)

Semester/Year: 2026- 2027 Academic Year

Total Positions Available: 1

Supervisor: Nancy Cheri-Arif

Pay rate: $16 per hour 

Start Date: 9/2026

End Date: 5/2027

Hours per week: 5-8

Description

The Student Office Intern will support the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with the various administrative and operational needs of the office. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, have strong communication and organizational skills, be a creative problem-solver, and be passionate about creating a community that centers belonging and intercultural engagement at HWS. The position offers opportunities to develop professional skills in communication, organization, project management, customer service, and teamwork. 

Responsibilities

• Assist with communication efforts, including email outreach, social media, website updates, and marketing materials.
• Support the planning, promotion, and implementation of office programs and events.
• Perform general office duties (answer phones, greet visitors, run errands, etc.)
• Help manage division calendars. 
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the office and its mission.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Well-organized, reliable, responsible, and able to take the initiative.
• Demonstrates maturity and good judgment; flexible and adaptable.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Sees projects through completion; seeks clarification when needed. 
• In good academic standing. 
• Possess strong communication skills. 
• Strong customer service orientation; positive, helpful, resourceful. 
• Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to unique social, cultural, and economic circumstances of students. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Office Suite

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately. You may be contacted by the hiring supervisor for additional information/ interview. 

Students hired into on-campus jobs must complete federal employment paperwork, including the Form I9. Students must present original documents indicating they are eligible to work in the U.S. Photocopies of documents cannot be accepted. Students should ensure they have their documents on campus or have a plan to get their documents to campus if they are hired to work on campus.