Government and Community Relations

Period of employment:

• One (1) academic year (Fall 2008-Spring 2009)
• Recipient will work approximately 20 hours per week each semester, or approximately 320 hours throughout the semester.  Will rarely include some evening hours. 

Remuneration:

• $10,000 base before taxes- FICA taxes will apply (1/2 tuition assistance, 1/2 stipend)
• This amount is based on 320 hours/semester.  It may be prorated depending on when position is filled and how many hours of work will actually be completed during the semester.

• Must be enrolled as a graduate student at Loyola College.
• Experience with community service and working with volunteers
• Demonstrates superior communication skills and organization skills.
• Ability to work with data and statistics
• Ability and willingness to work with faculty, students, and community representatives.
• Transportation to travel to and from St. Mary’s  (< 1 mile)
• Ideally, available in the afternoons: T, W, Th 3:00-4:30PM (at least 2 of the 3 days)
• Willingness to be flexible and adjust

Basic Responsibilites:

Duties at St. Mary’s (5 hrs per week):

• Serve as a communication contact between Amy Maher and St. Mary’s
• Keeping teachers informed about Partnership projects/Faculty meeting updates
• Attend after school programs two times per week, at minimum
• Work with St. Mary’s obtaining data and keeping assessment of Partnership progress up to date

Duties at Loyola (15 hrs per week):

• Help recruit volunteers for: Homework Help, tutoring, teacher assisting, athletic program, workshops (art/computer/etc)
• Assist with volunteer’s paperwork
• Help plan volunteer orientations and reflections
• Various other tasks

Contact Information

• Amy Maher, Coordinator St. Mary’s/Loyola Partnership, Government & Community Relations

If Interested

• Please send your resume (or CV) and a short paragraph about why you are interested in working on the St. Mary’s/Loyola Partnership to anmaher1@loyola.edu or fax to 410-617-5212
• For more information:  www.loyola.edu/stmarys or www.stmaryoftheassumptionschool.org