Institute Scholar Assistants, Volunteer

OhioGuidestone - Berea, OH

Part-time - Intern

Berea, OH

Social Assistance

About the position

OhioGuidestone is looking to host several upperclassmen and graduate school students as Institute Scholar Assistants (SAs). SAs are students who are passionate about using science, technology, policy, evaluation, business analytics, healthcare and research to enhance lives and build connections across a variety of communities and reduce disparities. Institute SAs looking to fulfill requirements for an internship placement, service learning hours, shadowing, or other experiential requirements will have the opportunity to fulfill up to 320 hours per semester (approximately 16 weeks; should be able to commit a minimum of 5 hours a week). SAs will work with Institute leadership to identify project or priority based assignments within one or more of the five Institute Centers. SAs will generally work out of an office based in Berea, OH, or remotely depending upon projects and priorities assigned. Institute Scholar Assistants will gain invaluable knowledge, experiences, and opportunities to prepare them for real-world applications following graduation.

Responsibilities

• Data Management: data collection, entry and storage; demonstrating high levels of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills: written, electronic and in-person
• Ability to navigate online sources, for example internet searches, social media, webpage content
• Review and manage high volumes of electronic communication
• Able to use Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Excel) at an Intermediate or above level
• Engage in continual learning and training
• Regular and reliable attendance to the satisfaction of management
• Exhibits positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required
• Demonstrates positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment, and present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts

Requirements

• Current student pursuing Bachelors, Masters, Professional or Doctorate Degree in a related field
• Must be able to operate a computer and other position related technologies with basic typing skills
• Must be able to verbally exchange information in a confidential manner with employees, clients, students, participants, and/or families in various settings; ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be able to clearly and confidentially communicate with OhioGuidestone employees, clients, students, participants, and other stakeholders
• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Must be able to visually determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned and/or to make general observations of facilities or structures
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed

Nice-to-haves

• Intermediate, or above, level experience with writing a variety of media (online, grants, research publications, training, blogs, etc.) preferred
• Beginner, or above, level experience in statistics, policy studies, organizational development and learning, business analytics desired
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License with a safe driving record and valid insurance

Benefits

• Gain invaluable knowledge and experiences
• Opportunities to prepare for real-world applications following graduation