DOVE New & Returning Student Worker 2026-2027

Seton Hall University, New Jersey

  • South Orange, New Jersey
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. They are 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSouth Orange, New Jersey
    Websitehttps://www.shu.edu/about.html

    Description

    JOB SUMMARY

    Work studies are the connection between the Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE) and the student population at Seton Hall. They are 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

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    ** FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS) ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED**

    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, not a requirement to apply.

    SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

    Leading weekly programming off-campus.

    Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter to be considered as an applicant.

    CONTACT

    Amanda Cavanagh 973-761-9049

    Kaela Mulligan 973-275-3446

    FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY

    YES – 2026/27 Federal Work Study eligibility required (check your Financial Aid Offer on the University Portal)

     

    Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

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