Student Employment

Graduate Assistant: Marketing & Creative Video

The Graduate Assistant for Marketing & Creative Video at Campus Recreation is responsible for assisting the Marketing and Communications Manager in implementing a strategic communications and marketing plan that incorporates channels and strategies aimed at increasing participation and reaching revenue goals.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Assist with the development and implementation of a strategic marketing plan for Campus Recreation as a whole and its individual program and service areas

• Develop, create, and manage the production of creative assets including graphics, GIFs, hype videos, and short-form content

• Assist in managing the voice, tone, and messaging on all of the social media platforms including but not limited to Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter, while staying up to date with other emerging platforms

• Assist with creating marketing materials to help promote programs, events, memberships, and more utilizing Adobe Creative Suite

• Assist with the development of engaging website content for Campus Recreation web pages

• Assist with digital marketing campaigns, surveys, and other related projects 

• Research and recommend new communications strategies to help increase engagement

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in supervising the student marketing team and provide guidance, direction, and feedback to the members

• Attend and represent Campus Recreation at various events

• Other tasks related to marketing or communications as needed or assigned

Commitment 

• Graduate Assistant is expected to work 20 hours per week for each semester

• Graduate Assistant will Co-direct the Campus Recreation Student Staff Advisory Board

• If at any time a Graduate Assistant cannot make a scheduled event or needs time off for personal reasons they are required to notify their direct supervisor. 

• Nights and weekends may be required

Requirements

• Experience recording video and editing content for digital platform distribution for social media and/or websites 

• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite along with the ability to produce and create exciting audio-visual content is required

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Marketing, TV & Video Production, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a related field

• Working knowledge of digital cameras, lenses, audio equipment, gimbals, and more for photo/video

• Strong written and communications skills

• Social media knowledge and interest

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro, etc) 

• Must be Accepted into one of the Graduate schools: 

• Woods College of Advancing Studies 

• School of Theology and Ministry

• Boston College School of Social Work 

• Connell School of Nursing 

• Lynch School of Education

• Morrissey College of Arts and Science 

• Carol School of Management 

• For Acceptance requirements please visit https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/admission/apply/admission-offices.html

  • Must be enrolled in minimum 6 hours per semester (or receive special permission) to receive graduate assistantship, stipend, and tuition waivers

Stipend, Tuition, and Insurance

• $14,000 over an-8 month period for the fall and spring academic year

• Hourly Summer & Winter Break Employment Available

• $21,000 Tuition Waiver per academic year 

• Appointment is renewable at Campus Recreation Director’s Discretion

• Travel allocation for professional development and certifications per approval

Please submit your resume and portfolio of your previous work to Ryan Ericson, Marketing & Communications Manager at ericsory@bc.edu

Job Description

• Provide instruction for varying levels of private and/or group swim lessons
• Responsible for Safety and Risk Management

Requirements

• Must work one weekend two-hour shift
• Must be Lifeguard & WSI* certified with at least one year experience
• Must be able to do all stroke and diving, and demonstrate the ability to swim the following strokes consistent with the Stroke Performance Charts, Level 4:
  • Front Crawl – 25 yards
  • Back Crawl – 25 yards
  • Breaststroke – 25 yards
  • Elementary – 25 yards
  • Backstroke – 25 yards
  • Sidestroke – 25 yards
  • Butterfly – 15 yards 
• Must be able to maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling) 
• Must be able to tread water for one minute

Dates:

Thursdays 6/1-8/10 4pm-7:45pm

Fridays 6/2-8/11 4pm-7:45pm

Saturdays 6/3-6/24 9:45am- 4:15pm

Sundays 6/4- 8/6 9:45am-5:45pm 

Pay Rate: $19.00/hr with all requirements or $16.00/hr without WSI. 

To Apply: Email Leonardo Torres to verify certification and request an application.

The Digital Media Assistant is responsible for documenting Campus Recreation events and activities through the use of photos and video. Footage and media are used to make marketing and promotional material for Campus Recreation. After capturing events and requested media, the digital media assistant is responsible for storing media in appropriate places and organizing it in a manner that is consistent with office policies. Photos/videos may then be used by other members of the marketing team and incorporated into print or digital materials. This position is responsible for converting raw photo and video footage and creating a final product through editing in appropriate programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend Campus Recreation events, as needed, for photos and videos

• Edit and organize digital media and file in appropriate locations for creative team

• Develop and maintain digital media production calendar

• Lead creative direction on digital media production; develop long-term and campaign-based digital media plans including photo and video shoots for program areas and developing concepts for department-wide initiatives

• Meet regularly with creative team to establish needs and objectives for departmental design

• Attend all mandatory staff training sessions and staff meetings

• Maintain databases and assist with other administrative tasks as needed

Minimum Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Enrolled student at Boston College

• Ability to maintain 15-20 hours per week and the ability to work nights, weekends, and special events in addition to regular office hours, as needed

• Ability to work unsupervised, as necessary

• Targeted knowledge and at least one year of experience with DSLR cameras, camcorders, and editing software

• Strong organization, interpersonal, and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Campus Recreation participant with knowledge of programs and departmental events

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs

• Experience working with fitness or sport photography/videography

  Pay rate: $15.25/hr

   

The Outreach Assistant is responsible for creating various in-person and social media-based outreach opportunities for Campus Recreation programs. Outreach assistants maintain all social media accounts associated with Campus Recreation program areas, including bi-weekly blog posts and daily postings on social media platforms. The outreach assistant is expected to work some nights and weekends, and additional hours during peak times throughout the school year.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create in-person and social media outreach opportunities for Campus Recreation programs including tabling and out-of-home advertising; think critically about innovative ways to market programs across campus

  • Maintain consistent and engaging Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram content on Campus Recreation’s social profiles

  • Utilize various scheduling platforms to ensure continuity in social brand

  • Create and execute social media plan, including campaigns to increase likes/followers and methods to increase activity and engagement

• Promote special events through innovative initiatives across campus and other Campus Recreation programs

• Attend all mandatory staff training sessions and staff meetings

• Maintain databases and assist with other administrative tasks as needed

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Enrolled student at Boston College

• Available to work 15-20 hours per week and the ability to work nights, weekends, and special events in addition to regular office hours, as needed

• General knowledge of Campus Recreation programs and special events

• Basic knowledge of social media and analysis platforms

• Creative writing skills; attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortability speaking in front of crowds of 50+ as well as 1-on-1

• Campus Recreation participant with general knowledge of department

• Previous copywriting experience

• Event photography, videography, vetting, and editing skills

  Pay rate: $15.25/hr

   

  For more information or questions, email Ryan Ericson at ericsory@bc.edu.

Job Description:

• Ensure the safety of the entire Aquatic center at the Margot Connell Recreation Center
• Execute preventative lifeguarding strategies to best protect and serve pool users 
• Provide excellent customer service to pool users 
• Perform basic maintenance tasks 
• Lifeguards are expected to work a minimum of two 3-hour shifts each week

Requirements:

• Applicants must hold current CPR/AED, First Aid & Lifeguard certifications issued by the American Red Cross
• Before hire, each candidate must pass a swim test (300 yard swim, 2 minute treading water, retrieving a brick from 12 feet of water)
• All lifeguards are required to participate in In-Service training each semester to practice and sharpen safety skills 

Available Shifts:

• Summer 2023

Pay Rate: $15.50/hr

To Apply: Email Alexander Santana to verify certification and receive an application.

Equipment Desk Attendant:

    Job Description:

• Rent out equipment to members and guests, including but not limited to: towels, locks, basketballs, rackets
• Administer monetary transactions of apparel, equipment, protein bars/drinks, and other items via point of sales through Innosoft Fusion software
• Launder towels, Intramural Sports pinnies, mop heads, and other articles needing cleaning
• Lead trainings for new hires within the area
• Maintain a clean and neat work environment, including desk area and laundry/storage room
• Adapt to area changes on the fly and/or via monthly or semesterly staff meetings
• Execute Emergency Action Plan by clearing building in case of emergency
• Provide customer service to members and guests
• Responsible for general knowledge of building to respond to member and guest questions or concerns
• Open and/or close the facility, with shifts as early as 5:30am and as late as 12am, including weekends
• Assist Professional Staff with other tasks, as assigned

Pay rate: $15/hr

Control Desk Attendant:        

    Job Description: 

• Monitor building access and greet members and guests as they enter/exit 244,000 square foot facility
• Check in for program registrations, including but not limited to: swim lessons, tennis lessons, group fitness classes
• Responsible for general knowledge of building to respond to member and guest questions or concerns
• Lead trainings for new hires within the area
• Provide customer service to members and guests
• Open and/or close the facility, with shifts as early as 5:30am and as late as 12am, including weekends
• Execute Emergency Action Plan by calling Police Department or clearing building in case of emergency
• Maintain a clean and neat work environment
• Adapt to area changes on the fly and/or via monthly or semesterly staff meetings
• Assist Professional Staff with other tasks, as assigned

Pay rate: $15/hr

Member Services Attendant:

    Job Description:

• Administer sales of memberships, program registrations, locker/towel services, guest passes, and more
• Monitor Department's email account and formulate responses to inquiries
• Answer phone calls and monitor/respond to Department's voicemail
• Responsible for expanded knowledge of building to respond to member and guest questions or concerns in person, over the phone, and via email
• Adapt to area changes on the fly and/or via monthly or semesterly staff meetings
• Lead training for new hires within the area
• Maintain a clean and neat work desk and office area
• Execute Emergency Action Plan by calling Police Department or clearing building in case of emergency
• Open and/or close the facility, with shifts as early as 5:30am and as late as 12am, including weekends
• Assist Professional Staff with other tasks, as assigned

Pay Rate: $15.50/hr

Those interested in a Member Services position can apply here.  More information regarding the hiring process is detailed on the application.

The Campus Recreation Business Office is seeking a program assistant. This position will be responsible for assisting with orders, transaction tracking, financial statement reconciliation and document filing as well as managing office and pantry supply inventory. 

The ideal candidate for this role will have strong communication skills and great attention to detail. A major or minor related to business/finance is preferred.  

Hours per week will be 8 to 10 hours

Pay Rate: $15.25 per hour. 

Please contact Judy Wetherbee at wetherju@bc.edu

The Camp Nurse performs all the same duties as a Camp Counselor, but in addition is responsible for responding to any medical needs the camp may have. These duties include reviewing camper medical paperwork, meeting with parents on the first day of each camp to discuss any medications a camper might need, administering regular medication to campers, documenting all administered medications, documenting all injuries, consulting with the camp’s Physician’s Assistant, and providing first aid/medical care for campers when needed. The camp nurse is the first responder to all health and injury related incidents which occur at camp and must have a good understanding of how to treat injuries and respond to health related incidents.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate/graduate nursing student or certified EMT

• At least 18 years of age

• Previous experience working with children in a recreational, educational, and/or large group setting, preferably in a camp setting

• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and First Aid Certification

• Ability to pass the Campus Recreation swim test

• Committed to work 30 hours per week for 4 weeks: July 5 – July 28th, 2023

• Ability to attend mandatory training & orientation 

Starting pay rate: $17.00

To apply, e-mail the following materials to bcreccamp@bc.edu: 

• Formal resumé listing 5 years of work experience with children

• Three (3) positive letters of reference from non-family members

• Copies of Certifications

Camp Counselors are responsible for supervising a group of children between the ages of 7-12.Essential job functions include planning and facilitating daily activities, managing behavior, andensuring the children’s safety at all times while acting as a positive role model. Organize, teachand lead camp activities including active games, board games, crafts, swimming, and variousthemed activities. Each counselor will work 4-8 hours each day between the hours of 8:00am and6:00pm, Monday-Friday, during the 6 weeks of camp. Counselors must exhibit personal healthyhabits, speech, dress and relationships with camp staff that serve as a beneficial role model tocampers.

The ideal candidate is both energetic and enthusiastic, but also responsible with strongcommunication skills.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Previous experience working with children in a recreational, educational, and/or largegroup setting
• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and First AidCertification (if you are not certified we will certify you)
• Ability to pass the Campus Recreation swim test
• Committed to work 30 hours per week for 6 weeks. One week of training, five weeks ofcamp: June 21st – July 29th, 2022 (Monday – Friday, weekends off)
• Ability to attend mandatory training & orientation

Pay Rate: $16.00/hour

To apply, e-mail the following materials (with subject line “Camp Counselor Application”) to bcreccamp@bc.edu:

• Formal resumé listing 4 years of work experience with children
• Two (2) positive letters of reference from non-family members
• Copies of Certifications