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CSWS Vanport Mosaic Community Connections Assistant
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title CSWS Vanport Mosaic Community Connections Assistant
Department Moreau Center
Terms and Hours Approx. 5-10 hours/week, Fall & Spring Semester
Job Category Student Employment
Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80/hour)
Job Summary
This is a Community Service Work Study student employment position. Applicants must have Federal Work Study funds in their Financial Aid package.
Students in this position will support the collection of stories from community members impacted by the Vanport Flood to contribute to their digital archive and related memory activism projects. Additionally, students in this position will work to engage community elders in dialogue utilizing the Belief/Culture/Identity/Experiences framework leading to the development of articles and stories highlighting community connection, strength and resiliency.
Core Duties
- Participate in trainings on utilizing the Belief/Culture/Identity/Experiences framework
- Support and facilitate trainings for peers in dialogue across differences using the above framework
- Engage in dialogue with community members and document their stories
- Transcribe oral histories
- Support and participate Vanport Mosaic opportunities community events
- Build connections with community members to develop authentic relationships for storytelling
- Support work to maintain Vanport Mosaic’s digital archive
Address where work will take place: 5131 NE 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have Federal Work Study Funds in Financial Aid package
- University of Portland undergraduate student, currently enrolled
- Ability to effectively communicate with others
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational ability
- Working proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience in a collaborative team environment
- Strong writing proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with transcription
- Experience with interviews
- Trauma-informed trainings
- Familiarity with social media platforms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience working with digital databases
Physical Requirements
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SE1150-2023
Number of Vacancies 3
Estimated Start Date 11/01/2026
Open Date 10/21/2026
Close Date 02/15/2027