Student Employment

The LGBTQ+SC hires a team of student workers to help influence and carry out the work of the Center each year. Please see below for a list of our current undergraduate and graduate student worker positions.

The LGBTQ+SC is currently hiring for (1) Digital Outreach & Social Media student worker and (1) Programming Assistant student worker. Click to apply for the Digital Outreach & Social Media position or the Programming Assistant position. Both applications close on Friday, August 27, 2021.

If you are interested in volunteering for the LGBTQ+SC, please check out of Lavender Lounger volunteer program.

Undergraduate Positions

Programming Assistant

  • Facilitate weekly affinity spaces  
  • Work with Center Supervisor to create, implement, and assess one-time events
  • Incorporate accessibility and universal design best practices into all events and programs
  • Collaborate with student orgs & campus partners on intersectional programming 
  • Help staff LGBTQ+SC and SEIP signature events (SEIP Welcome, LGBTQ+SC Open Houses, Lavender Celebration, etc) 
  • Lead LGBTQ+SC Orientation events, introducing new students to LGBTQ+SC programs and resources
  • Assess affinity spaces, workshops, intersectional programs, and desired LGBTQ+ student programs
  • Assist with staffing the LGBTQ+SC front desk, greeting visitors, answering the front desk phone, and maintaining LGBTQ+SC space
  • Attend weekly student staff meetings and meet once a week with the Center Supervisor
  • Other duties as assigned 

Operations Assistant

  • Check LGBTQ+SC email – respond to inquiries or forward messages where appropriate 
  • Maintain inventory lists of LGBTQ+SC lounge and office supplies 
  • Create weekly EngageSC LGBTQ+SC attendance swipe link
  • Scan event sign in sheets and upload to Google Drive folder 
  • Schedule student workers/volunteers & maintain LGBTQ+SC calendar
  • Send biweekly timesheet reminders to student workers
  • Archive LGBTQ+SC materials 
  • Assist with LGBTQ+SC student staff onboarding
  • Assist with staffing the LGBTQ+SC front desk, greeting visitors, answering the front desk phone, and maintaining LGBTQ+SC space
  • Attend weekly student staff meetings and meet once a week with the Center Supervisor
  • Other duties as assigned 

Digital Outreach & Social Media

  • Manage LGBTQ+SC social media accounts 
  • Promote the LGBTQ+SC’s events and programs through email, website, social media
  • Ensure all LGBTQ+SC digital content is accessible (screen-reader compliant, uses alt-text, provides image descriptions, etc)
  • Search for, generate, and post educational materials and resources on the Center’s website and social media accounts
  • Assemble & send out the LGBTQ+SC’s weekly newsletter 
  • Track social media analytics & digital engagement
  • Monitor the Center’s social media communication
  • Outreach to student orgs and campus partners to advertise LGBTQ+SC events on their platforms and promote relevant student org/campus partner opportunities on LGBTQ+SC platforms
  • Update & maintain LGBTQ+SC website  
  • Outreach to QuASA/Rainbow Floor/student orgs/campus partners to advertise on their social media accounts/listservs, etc  
  • Assist with staffing the LGBTQ+SC front desk, greeting visitors, answering the front desk phone, and maintaining LGBTQ+SC space
  • Attend weekly student staff meetings and meet once a week with the Center Supervisor
  • Other duties as assigned 

Graphic Design

  • Create flyers for events and programs  that align with accessibility best practices
  • Develop LGBTQ+SC branding and marketing materials  
  • Update LGBTQ+SC resource guides  
  • Adhere to USC Identity Guidelines
  • Assist with staffing the LGBTQ+SC front desk, greeting visitors, answering the front desk phone, and maintaining LGBTQ+SC space
  • Attend weekly student staff meetings and meet once a week with the Center Supervisor
  • Other duties as assigned

Graduate Positions

Graduate Assistant

  • Coordinate Peer Mentoring Program  
  • Organize and implement graduate student programming  
  • Help Center Supervisor coordinate Lavender Celebration 
  • Plan and lead large events 
  • Facilitate weekly affinity space  
  • Co-facilitate educational trainings  
  • Conduct assessment, analyze data, and create assessment reports  
  • Assist with staffing the LGBTQ+SC front desk, greeting visitors, answering the front desk phone, and maintaining LGBTQ+SC space
  • Attend weekly student staff meetings and meet once a week with the SEIP Manager
  • Other duties as assigned