WRC Student Leadership Roles
Hello!
Thank you for your interest in a leadership role at the Women's Resource Center.
Volunteer Student Leadership positions are open
Student Leadership Positions (paid & unpaid)
Working and volunteering at the Women's Resource Center is a wonderful opportunity to work on campus and experience student leadership within a social justice & feminist politic grounded department. We have a tightly-knit staff team and are looking for excellent team players who are eager to use their talents and learn new skills with us.
All of our student employees and year-long volunteers are also a part of our yearly Feminist Leadership Learning Cohort. Over the course of the year, you will engage in weekly workshops and group-based learning that will expand your knowledge of feminist issues as well as expand your ability to practice feminist leadership in and out of the WRC. In addition to participating in the cohort, student employees and volunteers are an integral part of our overall staff team and support team. Student staff attend staff meetings, have regular individual supervision, and beginning and end-of-year staff gatherings. Student leader volunteers work with student staff coordinators and receive support and development as a group/cohort, and are also strongly encouraged to attend the all-leader orientation at the start of the school year.
The Women's Resource Center offers a dynamic and unique workplace. We engage deeply in holistic leadership principles, and we support our students academically, socially, interpersonally, and professionally. We are a team who is always working to embody our shared values, learn from each other's distinct gifts, and share our talents as broadly as possible. Work at the WRC can be fast-paced, but it is rewarding, enriching, and excellent preparation for future work - in communities, in organizations, and in educational institutions. We are proud to offer above-minimum-wage hourly pay and meaningful career-building volunteer opportunities, and we look forward to recruiting a talent pool of diverse students demonstrating a wide range of lived experiences to contribute to our team. We strongly encourage queer, trans, and BIPOC students to apply for any and all available positions. We will consider applications to multiple postings; however, please be aware that each role is quite distinct and requires different levels of engagement and skills and so please tailor your responses to supplemental questions accordingly.
Paid Student Staff Positions 2023-2024
Closed positions 2023-2024
Reception and Resource Support (Welcome Desk) - Applications closed
Feminist of Color Community Project Coordinator - Applications closed
Feminist Engagement & Outreach Coordinator - Applications closed
Graphic Design & Promotion Support Specialist - Applications closed
Peer Support Project Coordinator - Applications closed
More details:
All student staff positions pay between $17.00-17.70 an hour. Most roles are 15 hours per week, and work takes place during weeks 1-10 of the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. Work-study eligible, Regular wage eligible. Work is generally expected to take place in person at the WRC (Smith 439), but there are some opportunities for remote work accommodations.
Front desk positions are between 3-6 hours per week, depending on your work-study allotment, and take place during weeks 1-11 of each term. Unfortunately, these positions are not eligible for remote accommodations.
To Apply:
Read over the position description you are interested in and follow the steps to apply at the end of the position description. Each position requires sending a resume and answers to a set of questions.
Volunteer Leadership Positions
We are recruiting for volunteer student leadership opportunities with the Women's Resource Center! Student leaders are incredibly important to the work of the WRC. We hope you will consider joining us next year for deep learning, growth, and community building!
The application process is simple and you can access the application here. These applications will be for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Every leadership position has a position description you can read by clicking below. All WRC student leaders build community in a year-long feminist leadership cohort where we meet weekly to deepen our understanding of contemporary feminist issues, build our skills, and understand the legacy of leadership that has shaped feminism.
We have several types of leadership roles at the WRC:
Trans Women's Community Project: Planning Team members - 2-3 volunteer student leaders
Peer Mentorship Project: Peer Support Volunteers - 15 volunteer student leaders
Feminist of Color Community Project: Planning Team - 2-3 volunteer student leaders
Feminist Engagement & Outreach Team - 6-8 volunteer student leaders
WRC Advisory Board Member - please apply by emailing our Director, Nic, at nicfran@pdx.edu
How to Apply:
Please use this form to submit your interest. Applicants will be contacted to set-up a short interview on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Eligibility Requirements for All Roles
To participate in the program, each accepted student must commit to the following:
Be enrolled at Portland State University
Maintain or working towards a satisfactory GPA
Commit to set numbers of hours per week (15 hours a week for paid student leaders and 6 hours a week for unpaid student leaders)
Attend our WRC Leadership Cohort Training on September 23rd, 2023
Attend scheduled WRC Leadership Cohort meetings EVERY Friday of each term from 10:00 am-12:00 pm in the WRC
We look forward to seeing your application! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact wrc@pdx.edu
Advisory Board
The WRC is currently seeking members for their advisory board. Please fill out the interest form here.