Graduate assistant job description

WHO WE ARE:
Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program for children ages 2-8 with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum and communication.


WHAT YOU GET AS A GRADUATE ASSISTANT:
· Up to $5,250 annual, tax-free tuition reimbursement for Master’s Degree at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), or another approved institution· $1,250 monthly stipend· $1,000 yearly gas allowance· Flexible scheduling including mornings, evenings and weekend hours· Professional experience and leadership development in an established franchise system that continues to grow throughout North America
· IRA - Retirement planning with company match


WHAT YOU NEED:
· Alignment with Soccer Shots’ Core Values· Passion for soccer and positively impacting children and families· Previous experience as a coach, teacher, instructor or educator, or academic experience in a related field· Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license· Eligible to work in the U.S.· Must qualify for entry into graduate degree program at SNHU, or another approved institution


A DAY IN THE LIFE:
· Safely manage classes of up to 14 children aged 2-8 · Implement Soccer Shots curriculum which focuses on skill and character development · Arrive on time to scheduled locations, provide a positive customer experience, maintain equipment and manage class rosters· Develop capacities and responsibilities for business management areas including marketing business development and operations· Engage with leader development content provided by franchise system experts and grow with peers across North America as qualified and competent professionals· Go home knowing you made a difference


OUR CORE VALUES:
· We Care · We Own It · We Pursue Excellence · We Are Stronger Together · We Are Candid · We Grow
Soccer Shots DMV
· Are you looking for a great job where the work is actually fun, and you're growing professionally?· Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience while making a difference in your community?· Are you passionate about sports, education, being a positive role model and impacting young children? You’ve come to the right place! We change lives. We help children learn, grow and meet their goals. We care.


HOW TO APPLY:
· Submit resume and cover letter· Cover letter should explain why a Master's degree with Soccer Shots mirrors your passion about sports, education, and impacting young children

**The Opportunity**

The Boston Bruins is looking for a part-time Communications Graduate Assistant to join our team at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Boston Bruins Communications Graduate Assistant is an all-encompassing position that fulfills a variety of roles within the Bruins Communications Department. The Graduate Assistant will gain experience working in the public relations, media relations, and content aspects of the department.

This is a season-long position that concludes on June 30, 2023.

**Responsibilities**

+ Work closely and collaborate with full-time communications staff members to help coordinate public and media relations efforts of the department.

+ Managing media monitoring services as well as compiling daily press clippings.

+ Supporting the gameday media operations for all Boston Bruins home games, which includes setting up all media areas, the press box and credential distribution.

+ Attending meetings with various other departments to help support internal communications obligations.

+ Coordinating interviews between members of the local and national media and Bruins players.

+ Transcribing coach and player interviews for distribution to local media.

+ Working with the Bruins Communications staff to create and develop pitches to publicize the Bruins players, staff and organization.

+ Attending and providing social media coverage of off-ice events in the New England community.

+ Assisting in the media operations of special events, including the NHL Draft and Bruins Development Camp.

+ Administrative tasks, including calendar management, player and staff mail, sending and receiving packages.

+ The Graduate Assistant position will have an integral role within the department with many responsibilities on top of those listed above.

**Qualifications**

+ Candidates must demonstrate a high level of professionalism, which includes being organized, responsible, and punctual.

+ Candidates must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

+ Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree plus previous internship experience, preferably in a sports or PR-related capacity

**Who We Are**

At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.

Reporting to the Director of Library Services and Metadata Librarians; this opportunity has a duration of two semesters (grant funded). The Graduate Assistant performs a wide array of library functions. The Graduate Assistant aids faculty, staff, students, alumni, and members of the Shaw community in using and locating library resources. The Graduate Assistant helps the library in managing subscriptions including but not limited print subscriptions, database subscriptions, and e-serials subscriptions. The Graduate Assistant also provides copy cataloging and assistance with Interlibrary Loan. He/she works with the Metadata Librarian to ensure access to all library's digital and archival products are maintained and working and records the statistics of their usage.
Essential Job Functions:

* Primary Responsibilities
* Works collaboratively with library staff on maintaining and all Library subscriptions.
* Provides copy cataloging of all subscriptions and book donations including the psychical processing and billing.
* Provides customer service/ research assistance in the public areas, Circulation Desk and Collaboration Commons desk as needed.
* Provides public service and assistance to the University community on the use of library services.
* Contribute leadership for collection development and weeding for assigned programs and schools.
* Communicate effectively with faculty, students, staff and administrators.
* Conduct inventory of materials
* Maintain database and other statistics

* Skills and Abilities:
* Ability to work with others on collaborative projects and to improve library workflow
* Ability to copy catalog with 97% or higher accuracy rate
* Ability to manage online subscriptions
* High level of knowledge in technical and library software systems
* Excellent organizational skills
* Strong service orientation
* Ability to handle stressful situations and solve problems
* Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to follow detailed procedures consistently
* Ability to understand, interpret and apply principles and guidelines independently
* Job requires mobility, may require lifting/pushing/pulling of heavy materials
* Positions requires the ability to work at least one night a week and may require ability to work on weekends as part of staff rotation.

* Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Experience and Training:

* Required: Associates degree; B.A. degree preferred.
* Required: Experience using office software applications: Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
* Preferred: 2 years educational experience in an integrated online cloud-based ILS system including knowledge base and serial applications.

Five Specific Competencies

Achieving Results

Sets challenging goals, tracks progress towards them, solves performance problems, and demonstrates urgency and drive towards achieving them.

Collaboration

Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, other work units, community organizations and others to meet mutual goals and objectives. Behaves professionally and supportively when working with individuals from a variety of ethnic, social and educational backgrounds.

Communication

Clearly and respectfully conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.

Customer Service

Makes customers/clients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; shows interest in and understanding of the needs and expectations of internal and external customers (including direct reports); gains customer trust and respect; meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Strategic Focus

Understands how an organization must change in light of internal and external trends and influences; keeps the big, long range picture in mind; builds a shared long-range organizational vision with others. Committed to course of action to achieve long-range goals and influences others to translate vision into action.

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.