JOB SUMMARY

Work studies are the connection between the Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE) and the student population at Seton Hall. He/She is responsible for coordinating weekly programs through DOVE, as well as completing in-office work that will foster our programs and our relationship with outside agencies and our Catholic mission.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take on the role as program coordinator for at least two weekly programs. The student must serve as a leader, supervising student groups of 5-20 volunteers alongside DOVE’s community partners
• Lead reflection after service programs
• Be present for mandatory workdays and scheduled office hours in addition to the scheduled weekly programs
• Represent DOVE at a variety of community service sites & attend open houses/promotional events on behalf of the DOVE office
• Be a welcoming presence to all office visitors, answer office phones, take messages, send emails to volunteers
• Keep office clean and organized, move & sort donations as needed
• Post publicity for upcoming events and be attentive regarding all DOVE PR (the Setonian, flyers, broadcast emails, etc.)
• Recruit students for volunteer programs
• Be involved in the planning of some of DOVE's larger scale events

FEDERAL WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT

YES -- Federal Work Study eligibility required (check your 2025/26 Financial Aid Award Offer)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• This position is only available to undergraduate students at Seton Hall University who are federal work study eligible.
• A professional attitude, good written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, ability to stay self-motivated, and leadership skills to supervise peers are required.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
• Ability to commit to a consistent weekly schedule.
• Experience with community outreach and volunteerism.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to drive volunteers in 12-passenger van as needed

Ability to translate Spanish in order to help plan for international mission trips.

CONTACT

Amanda Cavanagh (amanda.cavanagh@shu.edu)

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.