Georgetown Americas Institute

The Georgetown Americas Institute is accepting applications for a Student Communications & Events Assistant ("SCEA") for Spring and Summer 2024. Principal responsibilities of the SCEA include:

1. Contributing to day-to-day website management, including copy-editing content;

2. Compiling upcoming events, new research, and other news related to the university’s global engagement activities; 

3. Creating content to upload to website and social media channels; and

4. Assist staff with logistical needs in support of GAI events and meetings, and helping to set- up and breakdown event spaces. 

5. Assist with background research for upcoming project on democratic backsliding in Latin America

Over the spring and summer, the SCEA will work 15-20 hours per week. Compensation is $20.29/hour for graduate students. 

This position requires keen attention to detail; strong writing and research skills; and the ability to both independently and collaboratively work on multiple projects under tight deadlines as needed. Experience in communications and social media, event planning, or international affairs a plus. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish required.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript as one single PDF file to Kate Blansett, kb1386@georgetown.edu.

Hiring Department: Georgetown Americas Institute

Supervisor: Denisse Yanovich

Start Date: April 22, 2024

End Date: August 19, 2024

Non-Discrimination Statement 

Employment Non-Discrimination Statement (“Georgetown University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action employer.  The University seeks to provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment because of age, citizenship, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation,  gender identity and expression, and genetic information or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.  Additionally, the University will use good faith efforts to achieve ethnic and gender diversity throughout the workforce.  The University emphasizes recruitment of women, minority group members, disabled individuals, and Vietnam era veterans.”)

Accommodations 

It is part of the University’s policy to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. Under this Act a qualified individual with a disability who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation is protected from discrimination due to his or her disability.

Examples of reasonable accommodations that may be provided if they do not impose an undue hardship on an employer include modifying work schedules; purchasing or modifying equipment (such as Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf); changing a desk lay-out or rearranging office furniture; or reassigning the minor or marginal functions of a job to another employee. Generally, it is the obligation of the individual with a disability to request a reasonable accommodation from the employer.

Modality 

GAI student positions are hybrid modalities, meaning you may be required to be in-person in the office or work virtually, depending on the position’s responsibilities.