Community Engagement Intern - College of Engineering - Dean's Office

About the role

The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon is seeking a graduate intern to work closely with the Community Engagement team. This intern will assist with planning and implementing activities that contribute to community building within the College of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Help facilitate and implement an intergroup dialogue program course for graduate students.
• Aid with PITA Fellowship logistics, including faculty and student recruitment, application review, faculty-student matching, stakeholder communication, and ongoing student support.
• Support professional development programming for graduate students, such as writing sessions.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Outreach to support the College's broader goals.
• Develop and implement programming for primarily students.
• Establish connections with engineering students as a representative of the office.
• Track interactions with students and evaluate program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge and/or experience developing programming to promote an inclusive culture.
• Collaborative professional with experience working on college campuses in academic and/or student services environments.
• Prior experience as a student leader or a professional supporting student leaders is preferred.

Supervision Given and Received

The candidate will report to the Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Outreach, but will also work extensively with the College-wide Community Engagement Committee. The candidate will attend weekly one-on-one meetings and participate in professional development activities. They will provide guidance, skill development, and programming support to students.

Work Hours

The intern will work 15-20 hours per week, with occasional evening and/or weekend availability expected. A work schedule will be established with the Associate Dean for Community Engagement.

Benefits

Joining the CMU team comes with a range of exceptional benefits, including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions, tuition benefits, paid time off, and observed holidays, a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to the Family Concierge Team for childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

Location and Job Function

• Location: Pittsburgh, PA
• Job Function: Non-CMU Students
• Position Type: Intern (Fixed Term)
• Full-Time/Part-time: Part-time
• Pay Basis: Hourly