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Are you a student looking for ways to get involved but don’t know what to do? Do you live in the North of 45^th neighborhood? Are you looking for a way to give back to your community and connect with your neighbors? If you answered YES then Husky Neighborhood Assistants could be the on campus job for you!

Included with this email a position description and a link to the online application.  We are accepting candidates on a rolling basis so as soon as we receive your materials, we will contact you to schedule an informational interview.   Please complete the application and email a resume to higgie@uw.edu 

We look forward to speaking with you.  Here is the link to the application:

https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/higgie/132414

Job Overview

Husky Neighborhood Assistants (HNAs) provide fellow students with information, resources and opportunities to create a better living environment in their neighborhood. They act as a liaison between the campus, city, neighbors and students living off-campus to enhance communication, collaboration and problem-solving.

Time Commitment

Husky Neighborhood Assistants set their own schedule to get their projects accomplished. However there are some time commitments:

·         Husky Neighborhood Assistants should plan on working roughly 10 hours a week.

•        HNAs will have weekly team meetings of at least an hour with other HNAs and UW Staff.

•        HNAs attend as needed meetings with supervisor for help on projects.

•        HNAs will attend North of 45^th Committee meetings twice per quarter.

Compensation

• Students, who are citizens of the United States, may earn approximately $1100 scholarship through the AmeriCorps program, Students in Service.  300 hours of service are required to receive the scholarship and can be completed over 12 Months.

Responsibilities

The following are the primary expectations for the Husky Neighborhood Assistants:

•        Work with other Husky Neighborhood Assistants to plan and coordinate one service learning project for residents in your neighborhood.

•        Facilitate dialogues with student groups about their neighborhood concerns and collaborate on ways to solve these issues. Distribute educational materials helpful to off-campus living, including topics about: health and safety, rights and responsibilities, and ways to navigate through landlord, neighbor or roommate situations.

•        Attend University Park Neighborhood Association meetings and other relevant community forums to gain a better understanding of non-student perspectives, and act as a representative of students in your designated area, finding solutions to neighborhood issues that involve students.

•        Work with campus departments and groups to meet the needs of students in your neighborhood, as needed.

•        Plan and facilitate opportunities for residents to meet each other and develop positive relationships.

•        Other community organizing as may be necessary to respond to student concerns.

•        Develop appropriate communication mechanisms which may include social networking, forums, email, etc. 

•        Contribute to the monthly newsletter by writing articles and finding information helpful for students living off-campus.

•        Disseminate the monthly newsletter to residents in your area, and inform them about the availability of the online forums.

Desired Qualifications

·         Strong verbal and written communications skills.

·         Desire to develop leadership skills

·         Outstanding organization and time management skills Ability to manage projects and provide leadership.

·         Ability to work independently to accomplish tasks.