Student Employment Positions

Department: Office of the Provost

Location: Catawba College, Hedrick Administration Building

Position Type: Part-Time, Student Employment (This is a non-workstudy position)

Job Summary: The Office of the Provost is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive student employee to join our team as an Administrative Assistant. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to the Provost and other senior staff members, contributing to the efficient operation of the office. This position is ideal for a motivated student who is looking to gain experience in a professional setting while supporting the academic and administrative functions of the university.

Key Responsibilities:

• Office Support: Assist with daily office operations, including managing phone calls, emails, and scheduling meetings.
• Document Management: Prepare and proofread correspondence, reports, and other documents. Maintain and organize files, both electronic and paper.
• Communications: Gather and format content for regular digital communications/newsletters and send out
• Meeting Coordination: Help coordinate and schedule meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing meeting materials.
• Event Assistance: Support the planning and execution of departmental events and activities, including logistical arrangements and attendee communication.
• Data Entry: Assist with data entry tasks and maintain accurate records as needed.
• Customer Service: Greet and assist visitors to the office in a professional and courteous manner.
• Research Support: Conduct basic research and gather information as requested by the Provost or other staff members.
• Miscellaneous Tasks: Perform other administrative duties as assigned to support the Office of the Provost’s goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Current Enrollment: Must be a currently enrolled student at [University Name], ideally pursuing a degree in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Public Administration, Liberal Arts).
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with office equipment (e.g., printers, scanners).
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute positively to the office environment.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Preferred: some experience formatting digital communications and using applications like MailChimp, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.

Hours and Compensation:

• Hours: 10-20 hours per week, flexible schedule].
• Compensation: $16/hr.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their interest in the position and relevant qualifications to rcass@catawba.edu by Sept 2, 2024

Contact Information: For further inquiries about the position, please contact Robin Cass rcass@catawba.edu at the Office of the Provost.

Supervisor:         Pam Barber

Supervisor Email:  pebarber13@catawba.edu    

Job Description:  The primary role of the Athletic Assistant is to provide support for Game Day and Special Events, which includes tasks such as: setting up, breaking down, ticket sales, guest sign-ins, parking, monitoring gates, and other duties as assigned.  Office responsibilities include:  making campus runs, photocopying, filing, and computer work. 

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:  Must be dependable and reliable.  Must be willing to work home games and events on nights and weekends.   

How will this position help a student with career readiness?  This position will provide essential skills to prepare for and maintain a career in any field, including communication skills, flexibility and adaptability, and leadership qualities. 

Majors accepted: Any

The Catawba College Athletic Department is committed to reporting and promoting our student-athletes success on and off the field.

You could be involved in helping us create content to enhance and transcend our athletic community in the Athletic Communication offices at Catawba.

We are committed to highlight all the student-athletes in our community and understand the amount of time and effort our students dedicate to their craft and to the university.

Our job is to dedicate that time to providing coverage to all 21 of Catawba College’s sports, and if you are interested in being involved too, contact Trae Harrell or Andrew Sandifer at the email or phone numbers provided below.

All Report To:

Assistant Athletic Director of Creative Services – Trae Harrell – tharrell22@catawba.edu

Director of Athletic Communications – Andrew Sandifer – asandife23@catawba.edu - (704) 637-4720 

Available Positions:

Athletic Communication Workstudy - General

Will report to the Director of Athletic Communications and assist with the publicity of all 21 of Catawba’s NCAA DII intercollegiate athletic teams. This job will serve as a pre-professional opportunity to gain real-world experience into Division II collegiate athletics with duties including: writing press releases, feature stories, camera operations, basic graphic design work, marketing, compiling statistics and records for dissemination to all internal and external constituencies. Additional responsibilities will include assisting in the maintenance of the athletic department's website and various social media platforms, shooting/editing video highlights, photography, and other duties as assigned.

Photographer/Videographer

Assist shooting and editing Catawba College athletic events, practices, and media day activities for video board and social media usage.

Graphic Design

Assist in creating social media graphics for all Catawba sports teams

Writer/Reporter

Write press releases, game previews, and post-game recaps for Catawba’s website and social media platforms. Provide on-field interviews pre and post-game

Social Media

Assist in posting specific social media content for @CatawbaAthletics platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube). Assist in planning, creating, and implementing specific social media campaigns for each Catawba sports team.

Broadcast Team

Provide assistance in working games for the SAC Live streaming network. Duties can include announcing, producing, or operating a camera. Help be a part of the broadcast team that is evolving and improving in terms of our capabilities to provide a more professional atmosphere for students looking to get into the sports broadcasting business.Game Operations

Assist in operations before, during, and after home athletic events. Help set up press box or score table, assist in the setup and break-down of live stream equipment, operate scoreboard/video board, assist in recording game statistics, assist with gate operations and ticket sales.

This experience helps students build their resume and gain real-world experience before graduating.

Catawba College offers an equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, etc. 

Position Title:  1-Baseball Manager
                          2-Baseball Analytics

Supervisor:   Jim Gantt-Head Baseball Coach

Supervisor email:  jimgantt@catawba.edu

1-Baseball Manager:

Job Description:

• Assist in all day to day operations with the baseball program
• Set up for: practice, conditioning & agility, and game days
• Oversee nutrition station-stock, assist, up keep.
• Copy and distribute practice plans
• Assist with pre and post-game meals
• Assist with scouting/video reports for game days
• Organize player information:  walk up music, media, etc.

Special Skills/Qualifications:        

• Some knowledge of sport (baseball) &/or willingness to learn.
• Good work ethic/dependable.
• May require travel with the team

*This position can help students learn to be persistent, consistent, leadership skills, and teamwork

Majors  Accepted: Most All.

2-Baseball Analytics:

Job Description:

• Assist in the day to day analytics system
• Set up, track, and collect ball tracking information for pitching/hitting
• Implement data into reports to develop pitching/hitting
• Clip videos for player development

Special skills/Qualifications:    

• Interest in data and analytics.  Willing to learn and have input.
• Good work ethic/dependable.

*This position will allow students interested a sort of paid intern position for analytics/data collection.

Majors Accepted: Majors with an emphasis in analytics.

 Supervisor: Kira Harwood 

Supervisor Email: kharwood16@catawba.edu

Student Eligibility: Work-study or Non-work-study students eligible to apply.

Majors Accepted: All majors accepted. 

Job Description

Customer Service Desk (CSD) personnel will work the front desk, greeting and directing students and visitors. CSD will update excel spreadsheets; update office calendar of events; assist with study hall sign-ins and check-outs; other study hall duties as assigned; assist with success coach meeting sign ins; assist with set-up and clean-up of events; run errands on campus; and keep up with refreshment area.

Requirements 

To be considered for a C2C Success Center Customer Service Desk position, you must meet the following requirements: 

• Maintain a GPA of at least a 2.0 for work study eligibility.
• Currently enrolled Catawba student in good academic standing. 

Skills Expectations 

Students are expected to demonstrate the following skills:  

• Good organizational and time management skills
• A commitment to helping others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintain a professional demeanor with visitors, students, and C2C Success Center staff
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office tools 

Career Readiness 

Students will learn many skills in this role that will help them with professional development for their eventual full-time career:

• Effective and Appropriate Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving 
• Critical Thinking
• Professional Etiquette 
• Timecard Management
• Contributing to Employer and Community Success

To be considered for the Catawba Marching Band Work Study position, interested students must be able to properly move band equipment including chairs, stands, percussion instruments, and field materials. Training will be provided as needed, but it is the student’s responsibility to understand the proper way of handling specific materials. Work study applicants must also be able to coordinate setup for marching band rehearsals, and wind ensemble rehearsals. They should have a working knowledge of procedures in the band library, including filing and distributing music for rehearsals and performances. The student must also be able to assist with instrument inventory and checkout procedures, including storage locker checkout.

Special skills/qualifications requested:

Any Catawba Marching Band work study student should understand the workings of a band program and have organizational skills allowing them to complete important tasks in a timely manner. The ability to work well with others involved in the band program, and student leadership team is vital. Prompt and complete communication is expected.

Majors preferred:

• Music Education, Music Performance, Music BA
• Work study position must be occupied by members of a band ensemble on campus

Supervisor: Dr. Richard Macri

Supervisor Email: rvmacri@catawba.edu

Job Description:

The student will be responsible for the preparation of laboratory experiments in the department of Chemistry. This includes experimental setup, breakdown, solution preparation, and equipment setup/breakdown.  The student will also be responsible for maintaining the department's chemical inventory and working with Faculty to ensure that chemicals are reordered and inventoried as necessary.  Waste handling, proper chemical handling and storage, and proper use of all safety equipment and procedures will be required.

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:

Any student who has completed General Chemistry I (CHEM 1501) or has had AP Chemistry in high school is qualified for this position. Students who are currently enrolled in (or will enroll in) General Chemistry I or Molecules and Cells (BIOL 1501) for the fall semester will be considered for this position as well.

How will this position help a student with career readiness?

This position will provide the following career readiness benefits to the student:

Academic and Technical Skills

The day-to-day experiences encountered in this position will go a long way towards reinforcing the theoretical concepts the student will learn in lecture. This preparation will advance the practical understanding of the technical aspects of laboratory work and will help with the ability to critically assess and organize priorities.

Effective and Appropriate Communication

This position will help to build the student’s ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a scientifically accurate manner, which will help with both academic success and future employment opportunities. The interactions with both faculty and other students will also help with professional etiquette and customer service.

Problem Solving and Perseverance

The nature of the job ensures that the student will gain needed experience in the most common problem-solving activities encountered in future academic and employment opportunities. The ability to work through these problems will reinforce the student’s self-confidence and allow them to persevere in new situations.

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking and decision-making skills lie at the heart of any scientific endeavor. The student who serves as a lab technician in the chemistry department will gain valuable technical “soft skills” that are hard to teach and are highly prized by employers.

Personal and Financial Well-Being

As with any paying position, this work study position will help to contribute to the student’s financial well-being in the short term. Additionally, the skills and knowledge gained in this position will help to increase the student’s attractiveness to potential employers and ensure long-term employability.

Majors accepted:

Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, and Environmental Sciences majors are preferred and will gain the most relevant experience from this position.

Supervisor:           Erin Dougherty

Supervisor Email:    edougher@catawba.edu

Job Description:    Costume Shop Assistants members work closely with the costume shop supervisor and students in Costume Studio to sew, modify, and build costumes for the theatre season.

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:   We provide on the job training, no experience is necessary but time management and attention to detail are necessary. Shop hours are from 2 PM – 5 PM, with some weekends (1 or 2 per semester). Ability to work independently after given instruction; friendly, can work well with others. Sewing skills a plus, but NOT required. Willingness to learn.

How will this position help a student with career readiness?  

In addition to developing marketable theater skills, you will learn "trait-oriented skills" that all employers seek and reward. Some of those traits are: 

• Communication Skills
• Creative Problem-Solving Abilities
• Motivation and Commitment
• Willingness to Work Cooperatively
• The Ability to Work Independently
• Time-budgeting Skills
• Initiative
• Promptness and Respect for Deadlines
• The Ability to Learn Quickly-- AND Correctly
• Respect for Colleagues
• The Ability to Work Under Pressure
• A Healthy Self-Image
• Self-Discipline
• A Goal-Oriented Approach to Work
• A Willingness to Accept Responsibility
• Leadership Skills 
• Self-Confidence

Majors accepted:   Theatre Arts – BA, Musical Theatre BA, Theatre Arts Performance BFA, Theatre Arts Design and Technical Production BFA, Musical Theatre BFA, Theatre Arts Administration BS, Theatre Arts Education BA,

Supervisor:  Sterling Jones          

Supervisor Email:  Spjones20@Catawba.edu 

Job Description:

• Help with office work
• Prep for practice and team travel
• Take videos / pictures for social media promotion
• Organizing equipment and uniforms
• Maintain inventory / logging Inventory and helping with equipment maintenance
• Assist coaching staff in day to day program task
• Possibility of team travel as well as team gear provided.

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:  Basic Math, Writing, Grammatical skills, Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.  

How will this position help a student with career readiness?

As far as career readiness, this position will help the student get a snapshot of what it takes to navigate within the workplace, while bringing presenting skills, technical skills, strategic thinking, problem solving and a spark of innovation. As well as experience with a sports team.

Majors accepted:  Any major accepted but sports management preferred.  

Job Description

As a Development Assistant & Catawba Phonathon Caller, you provide alumni, parents and friends with a bridge back to Catawba. You will be sharing Catawba’s achievements and working to make the college even better. Not only will you be making the college a better place but you’ll also be improving yourself by gaining marketing, customer service, and persuasive communications skills along the way!

You will be on the front line for Catawba, representing the student body and administration to the greater part of the Cat-U family.

The starting rate for each caller is $10/hour. Some of your duties include:

• Capturing alumni and friends demographic information
• Establishing relationship with alumni, parents and friends
• Making the case for support
• Negotiating the philanthropic ability of each potential donor
• Troubleshooting any concerns the potential donor may have
• Fundraising tasks such as stuffing & stamping envelopes
• “Thank You” calls
• Helping with Day of Giving related projects
• Minor clerical duties such as filing, organizing, etc

Hours are anytime between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. during September – November. Callers must work at least 3 shifts per week. Schedules are flexible.

We are constantly on the phone discussing Catawba, as well as extending the opportunity to invest in Catawba College’s bright future. Our office raises funds for many different areas on campus including; student scholarships, financial aid, departments, intercollegiate athletics, and student groups. The money provided from alumni can either be restricted to a particular area or set as unrestricted and put towards the Catawba Fund – the college’s greatest needs. As you can understand, Phonathon Callers are vital to Catawba College in numerous ways. We have a considerable amount of pride in our callers, and with good reason: each caller is carefully selected to represent Catawba by exemplifying the qualities and enthusiasm necessary to make Cat-U, as well as Phonathon, a success.

All majors and class years are encouraged to apply.

For more information contact, Erica Taylor, Director.

Supervisor: Braden Thomson 

Supervisor Email: bthomson23@catawba.edu 

Job Description: Help film Football Practice and home games, understand what needs to be filmed following the script.  

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested: Understand how to work a camera, be comfortable filming from a scissor lift.

How will this position help a student with career readiness? Attention to detail, communication, and working with others. 

Majors accepted: Any. 

Job Description

This position assists the Human Resources staff and General Counsel with daily administrative functions. Primarily efforts are clerical; however, student workers are positioned to greet visitors, employees, and students seeking assistance in the HR and Legal Departments of the College. Students in these areas of the College.

Special Skills and Qualifications

Organization skills a must. Ability to orally communicate effectively and clearly. Time management skills must be evident. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information required.

Majors Preferred

Any major accepted. Would be great career experience for students in Business or Accounting majors.

Supervisor: Angelia S. Bates

Supervisor Email: asbates@catawba.edu

Student Eligibility: Work-study students eligible to apply.

Majors Accepted: All majors accepted.

Job Description

KSOB student worker will monitor the front desk, greeting and directing students and visitors. KSOB student worker will update excel spreadsheets; update office calendar of events; assist with reception and event preparation; make copies as needed; sort mail; run on campus errands; check paper on copy machines; and assist with organization and inventory DMP equipment.

Requirements

To be considered for the KSOB work study position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Maintain a GPA of at least a 2.0 for work study eligibility.
• Currently enrolled Catawba student in good academic standing.

Skills Expectations

Students are expected to demonstrate the following skills: 

• Good organizational and time management skills
• A commitment to helping others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintain a professional demeanor with visitors, students, and faculty in the KSOB
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office tools

Career Readiness

Students will learn many skills in this role that will help them with professional development for their eventual full-time career:

• Effective and Appropriate Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Professional Etiquette
• Timecard Management
• Contributing to Employer and Community Success

Supervisor:           Hannah McNeely

Supervisor Email:    hhutchen18@catawba.edu

Job Description:    Coffeehouse attendant will ready the space in the morning by making coffee, restocking items, assisting students, let the supervisor know when additional items need to be purchased, be available to help with any other Lilly Center staff to assist with projects or anything they need help with.  The coffeehouse is open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday. 

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:   Dependability, willingness to assist others, ability to see things that need to be done without having to ask, self-starter, need workers who are willing to open in the morning, close in the evening and Friday afternoon.  Need to be good communicators. 

How will this position help a student with career readiness?   This position will help students by being able to think and work on their own, be able to ask questions and ask for help from their supervisor, to be dependable, ability to communicate, to appreciate the space they work in and the people they work for, those people being their classmates and the Lilly Center staff. 

Majors accepted:   not applicable

Supervisor:  Jessica Connell

Supervisor Email:  jconnell23@catawba.edu

Job Description:  Assist the Office of Public Safety with a variety of tasks ranging from Parking Appeals Committee member, clerical work, large event staff, providing student escorts, assisting with fire drills, assisting with vehicle maintenance and other tasks as assigned.  This student must be dependable and trustworthy. The Public Safety Office is open 7 days a week 24 hours a day.

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:  Good written and verbal communication skills, computer skills, phone skills, personable and dependable.

How will this position help a student with career readiness?  This position will assist students in learning how to properly communicate verbally and/or written in a variety of situations.  If interested in a career in Law Enforcement or any Emergency Services Field this student will have the opportunity to meet many contacts in all local emergency responder fields.  

Majors accepted:  All Majors accepted

DEPARTMENT: Marketing & Communications 

SUPERVISOR: Jodi Bailey 

JOB OVERVIEW:

Are you a master at writing interesting tweets and taking popular Instagram photos? Do you write, use Photoshop or use mobile apps like nobody's business? Do you love Catawba College and want to tell others about what makes it so amazing? If so, the Office of Marketing & Communications invites you to apply for a position as the Social Media Intern. 

Our student social media intern(s) will help to curate and compose stories and content about Catawba College across a variety of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Applicants should have a strong level of experience with these channels, a demonstrated writing ability, organizational skills, the ability to work both as part of a team and solo, and creativity to spare.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the MarComm staff to gain an understanding of how and what we communicate to reach our primary audiences (prospective students/parents, alumni, the on-campus community, and the Salisbury community).
• Develop content for posting on the main College social media channels, including, but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• Effectively share news and information about the College in a way that encourages fans and followers to watch, click or read.
• Conduct competitive analyses of peer institutions and how they are interacting with their social media following.
• Measure and record analytics on key social media channels weekly.
• Support various events and activities with pre-planned posts and live coverage on social channels.
• Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions to create a posting schedule and plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS:
Self-motivated, enthusiastic and love talking to people; professional integrity, and good judgment; knowledge of what your peers share on Facebook or what they double-tap on Instagram; your personal or professional social media posts regularly get shares, retweets and likes. Prior experience with journalistic writing, graphic design, video production, blogging or social media brand use for a brand is preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have excellent English and journalism skills: writing, punctuation, and spelling.
2. Strong written communications skills – must be able to write professional, concise and effective copy.
3. Must have experience with Microsoft Office, email, and Internet research.
4. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Catawba College’s mission, programs, departments, and services.
5. Must be able to represent the College in a professional manner, which includes appropriate work attire, correct spelling and grammar, good judgment, and accurate information.
6. Must have superior organizational and planning skills.
7. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
8. Must be a current Catawba College student, and be in good academic standing.
9. Must have a personal account on at least two of the following platforms: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
10. Availability to work approximately 10 hours per week.
11. Available as work study, paid hourly position, or academic internship with a $1,000 stipend.
12. Fall semester with the opportunity to work Spring and Summer.

HOW TO APPLY

Email your resume, cover letter, and link to your online portfolio to:

HOW TO APPLY:

Answer the following questions and attach to application:

1. What social media applications do you use regularly? Which one is your favorite and why?
2. Name one company or individual whose social media strategy you admire. What do you think makes them successful?

Email your resume, cover letter and responses to the above questions to:

• Jodi Bailey, Director Marketing & Communications
• jsbailey21@catawba.edu 
• by October 8, 2021

Positions available:    2 per semester

Supervisor:                  Suzanne Bowser        

Supervisor Email:       smbowser21@catawba.edu 

Job Description:    Work study students will assist in the many aspects of Catawba’s sports performance department, including, but not limited to sports performance research, set-up and take down of equipment in laboratories, the operations of the athlete-only nutrition bar, nutrition education, and work with the forthcoming Catawba’s food pantry – Laura’s Place. Students will assist in preparing and delivering reports and/or presentations.

Students may also work with faculty and/or graduate students in applied research projects, with the possibility of assisting in publications and presentations.

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:   CPR/AED/First Aid Certification preferred.           

How will this position help a student with career readiness?   

This position gives students hands-on experience (experiential learning) in all areas of fitness, exercise science, sports performance, and nutrition. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in research if they choose to do so.

Majors accepted:   Open to all majors.        

Supervisor:           Victor Romano              

Supervisor Email:    voromano16@catawba.edu

Job Description:    Work study students will assist in sport analytics, performing fitness assessments, lab set-up/take-down, and exercise equipment orientations. Students will also assist in preparing reports and presentations by collecting, assembling, and analyzing data. Students may also work along the side of faculty and students in applied research projects, with possibility of assisting in publications and presentations.

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:   CPR/AED/First Aid Certification preferred.          

How will this position help a student with career readiness?  

This position gives students hands-on experience in all areas of fitness, exercise science, and sports performance. While also giving students the opportunity for students to engage in research if they choose to do so.

Majors accepted:   Open to all majors.   

Supervisor: Brandon Auton

Supervisor Email: bsauton@catawba.edu

Job Description:

Catawba has 9 licensed, board certified athletic trainers working hand-in-hand with our 500+ student athletes. The work-study would entail setting up for practices and events, working games, and working closely with our athletic trainers in the athletic training facility providing care for our athletes, including, but not limited to, first aid, taping, and rehabilitation of different injuries. If you are interested in sports medicine, physical therapy, or any related medical field this would be a great opportunity to learn and interact with certified athletic trainers.

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:

Hard-working, willing to work evenings, weekends and athletic games / practices.

How will this position help a student with career readiness? 

If you are interested in sports medicine, physical therapy, or any related medical field this would be a great opportunity to learn and interact with certified athletic trainers providing health care to Catawba student-athletes.

Majors accepted:

Any majors: Preferred - Exercise Science, Sport Management, Nursing

Supervisor:           David Pulliam

Supervisor Email:    dpulliam@catawba.edu

Job Description:    Management Shop Assistants work closely with the Management Supervisor, Department Administrative Assistant, Directors and Catawba’s marketing firm and with the management studio students to market productions and recruit future students for the theatre program. This position requires some evening and weekend work. 4-10 hrs/week scheduled time.

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:   We provide on the job training so no experience is necessary but experience with MS Office, Adobe CS, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram. In addition, the Management Shop Assistants need the ability to work with the public, write well, have good oral communication and lift approximately fifty (50) pounds.

How will this position help a student with career readiness?  

In addition to developing marketable theater skills you will learn "trait-oriented skills" that all employers seek and reward. Some of those traits are: 

• Communication Skills
• Creative Problem-Solving Abilities
• Promptness and Respect for Deadlines
• The Ability to Learn Quickly-- AND Correctly
• Respect for Colleagues
• The Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Self-Discipline
• A Willingness to Accept Responsibility
• Leadership
• Self-Confidence

Majors accepted:   Any major is acceptable but Theatre Arts and business majors are preferred.

Supervisor:           David Pulliam

Supervisor Email:    dpulliam@catawba.edu

Job Description:    Scene Shop Assistants work closely with the Technical Director, Scenery and Lighting Designers and with the scenery and electrics studio students to perform of the construction (primarily carpentry and welding), painting, electrics, and other technical work involved in mounting the department’s productions. This position requires some evening and weekend work. 4-10 hrs/week scheduled time.

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:   We provide on the job training so no experience is necessary but skills in carpentry, painting, theatrical lighting technology and/or design are a plus. In addition, the Scene Shop Assistants need the ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, learn power tool operations and lift approximately fifty (50) pounds.  First Aid and shop safety training are provided by the department.

How will this position help a student with career readiness?  

In addition to developing marketable theater skills you will learn "trait-oriented skills" that all employers seek and reward. Some of those traits are: 

• Communication Skills
• Creative Problem-Solving Abilities
• Promptness and Respect for Deadlines
• The Ability to Learn Quickly-- AND Correctly
• Respect for Colleagues
• The Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Self-Discipline
• A Willingness to Accept Responsibility
• Leadership
• Self-Confidence

Majors accepted:   Any major is acceptable but Theatre Arts or Performing & Fine Arts based majors are preferred.

DEPARTMENT: Marketing & Communications 

SUPERVISOR: Jodi Bailey 

JOB OVERVIEW:
Are you a creative storyteller interested in video creation? Are you looking to grow your professional portfolio while getting paid? Do you love Catawba College and want to tell others about what makes it so amazing? If so, the Office of Marketing & Communications invites you to apply for a position as the Video Creation/Editing Intern. These videos are posted on the University’s website and social media channels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage video & motion graphic projects from start to end.
• Manage and oversee all technical aspects of video recording and editing.
• Use Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects and Photoshop to create visual effects

DESIRED SKILLS:

Filming and video editing experience; understanding of aspects of cinematography and photography including production planning, lighting techniques, audio recording, video/still camera operation techniques and post production editing; strong communication skills; positive attitude and a passion for working across multiple disciplines; ability to work under very tight deadlines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience in video production and editing.
2. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft office products.
3. Experience with professional audio/video equipment is preferred
4. Creative with a strong ability to tell entertaining stories
5. Willingness to learn and work as part of a creative team
6. Must have experience with Microsoft Office, email, and Internet research.
7. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Catawba College’s mission, programs, departments, and services.
8. Must be able to represent the College in a professional manner, which includes appropriate work attire, correct spelling and grammar, good judgment, and accurate information.
9. Must have superior organizational and planning skills.
10. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
11. Must be a current Catawba College student, and be in good academic standing.
12. Availability to work approximately 10 hours per week.
13. Available as work study, paid hourly position, or academic internship with a $1,000 stipend.
14. Fall semester with the opportunity to work Spring and Summer.

HOW TO APPLY

Email your resume, cover letter, and link to your online portfolio to:

• Jodi Bailey, Director Marketing & Communications
• jsbailey21@catawba.edu 
• by October 8, 2021

Supervisor: Emily Schneider

Supervisor Email: eschneid@catawba.edu 

Job Description:

Student employees are expected to enforce Wellness Center policy, promote wellness programming, and have basic knowledge of fitness equipment.  The main responsibilities are to greet Wellness Center users and confirm sure they are registered for sessions, keep the Wellness Center clean, make sure users are safe, and notify the Director of issues. 

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:

Must be able to carry 45lb a short distance.

How will this position help a student with career readiness?

Wellness Center Assistants will prepare for career readiness by practicing effective communication, professional etiquette, and customer service daily. They will practice personal responsibility by showing up to work and completing daily tasks. They will practice perceptiveness and problem solving by answering Wellness Center users’ questions about equipment and guiding them through the registration process. They will practice personal well-being by helping others establish healthy habits, and use critical thinking to solve and address issues that arise as well as address schedule conflicts. Students will learn financial responsibility by monitoring their schedule and hours worked.

Majors accepted:

Health and Sport Science related preferred.

Supervisor: Nick Brown            

Supervisor Email: dnbrown@catawba.edu

Job Description:

• Attend women’s soccer practices and games to get footage for social media
• Take pictures/videos at practices and games
• Help run the social media account for women’s soccer
• Create graphics that can be used for social media and other needs
• Content creation
• Trend spotting
• Advertisement
• Video projects

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:  

• Knowledge of Instagram
• Knowledge of Photoshop/or other graphic creation programs
• Knowledge of imovie or other video creation programs.

How will this position help a student with career readiness?   

• Help students create a portfolio of graphics that can be used

Majors accepted:  

• Any