Job Description

Town of Belchertown is looking to engage with graduate students on project based work. The areas of interest are developing a resident survey, creating a communications plan and researching and recommending a new performance review plan. Student would work alongside Town employees, elected officials and applicable committee members and present their findings to the Town Administrator and possibly the Select Board.

Position Responsibilities

Resident Survey:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders on understanding the goal of the survey
• Research and develop survey questions
• Explore and utilize the most effective survey tool/platform
• Utilize multiple communication methods to ensure maximum reach to encompass a diverse pool of survey respondents
• Compile and present on survey findings

Communications Plan:

• Collaborate with Town employees and officials on the development of a communications plan
• Research other municipal communications plans
• Identify areas of strengths and weakness; make recommendations for improvement
• Demonstrate communications methods currently used, those not in use and recommend methods and platforms
• Present final plan to Town Administrator and possibly the Select Board

Performance Reviews:

• Understand current performance review system in place and identify its strengths and weaknesses
• Research other MA municipal performance review systems
• Compile data on different types of plans
• Identify most effective plans
• Develop a customized plan or plans for Town employees, working with Town employees and Unions where applicable
• Present recommendation to Town Administrator and possibly Select Board

Job Description

The fellow would shadow the Deputy Town Manager and be a part of the Town Manager’s Office team. This opportunity would be ideal for a fellow who is interested in general municipal management, human services, human resources, library management, council on aging operations, veterans services and youth and recreation services.

Position Responsibilities

• Safety Program Development
• Policy Research and Development
• Research Training Programs
• Creation of a “Citizens Academy”

Job Description

This position will work with Economic & Community Development Director on project covering a large number of departments within the municipal government of the Town of Acton. These include Economic Development, Recreation, Transportation, Public Art & Tourism. The fellow will receive a broad overview of municipal government and work out of Town Manager’s Office.

Position Responsibilities

• Outreach
• Event Planning & Implementation
• Grant Planning & Research

Job Description

The office of Intercultural Initiatives (II) is seeking a Graduate Fellow to provide support, leadership and guidance regarding the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on campus. Working in the Office of Intercultural Initiatives and reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Unity House, the Intercultural Fellow will provide both administrative and programmatic support for multiple DEI student-focused initiatives using a variety of program management, project management, communication, data management, and organizational skills.

The Unity house provides programming and peer support services to traditionally under-represented populations at Merrimack College which is focused on the further advancement of a school-wide culture that welcomes and celebrates all students. We are looking for a vibrant advocate for social justice who also wants to participate in the continued development of this division at Merrimack College. This position requires a state date one week prior to the official start date of the program.

Position Responsibilities

• Participate in events held or sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Initiatives or Unity House
• Perform general office managerial tasks, support the front area, respond to inquiries from members of the college community, and management and upkeep of Unity House facilities
• Co-advise the Unity House Student Council through provision of support and guidance for events, leadership development, supervision, training schedules of student workers, and assisting with oversight of weekly meetings, and other initiatives
• Work closely with the SGA Diversity Committee through providing support and guidance, attend weekly meetings and other initiatives
• Support the needs of our SGA-recognized affinity student organizations including budget maintenance, space booking and programming
• Act as liaison between MI, Unity House, and affinity student groups and offices on campus
• Assist with the use of Student Engagement Software (CampusLabs), creating and managing diversity related events of MI, Unity House and affinity student groups
• Collaborate with the other offices including but not limited to; Office of Student Involvement, Residence Life, International Student Support, Wellness Education, and Community Standards
• Coordinate and support programming efforts across campus and assess efforts
• Design advertising, marketing, and communication for MI and Unity House programming and projects, including maintaining brand standard by updating and maintaining the Unity House Social Media and Canva accounts
• Develop, implement and maintain programming, training, and education for students and campus partners
• Provide database management and record keeping support
• Oversee the International Student Mentorship program
• Advise a caseload of students, especially those on academic probation, or students with cultural adjustment concerns
• Participate in all aspects of International Students Orientation (Fall and Spring), including benchmarking, planning, session design, execution, and assessment
• Assist with preparing reports on international student data
• Assist the International Student Support Staff with academic success initiatives