Swarthmore College is a private liberal arts college located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. The website provides information about the college's academic programs, admissions process, campus life, and community outreach initiatives. The college is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, dedicated faculty, and commitment to social responsibility. Students at Swarthmore engage in a range of academic and extracurricular activities, from independent research projects to athletics and the arts. The college also offers a range of community service and civic engagement opportunities, as well as international study programs. The Swarthmore website serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in learning more about the college's educational philosophy and programs.
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Who We Are:
The Eugene M. Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility facilitates Swarthmore College’s commitment to intellectual rigor, ethical engagement, and social responsibility by connecting the curriculum, campus, and communities, including proximate communities of Chester and Philadelphia; more distant community partners around the country and globe; and the community of scholars and practitioners who share knowledge and best practices regarding ethical action and civic engagement. The Lang Center connects the College’s curricular excellence with engagement in all of those communities using an approach that we identify as Engaged Scholarship.
This position also works with the Office of Sustainability, which supports and inspires the College community to integrate sustainability into all aspects of campus life: teaching, learning, operations, and culture.
The opportunity:
This position will assist the Executive Director of the Lang Center and the Director of Sustainability in implementing College sustainability and engaged scholarship programs. It will collaborate closely with the Office of Sustainability, Environmental Studies, and other campus departments on a variety of activities and initiatives, including (but not limited to) encouraging broader student engagement with sustainability on campus and the continued to development of campus as a living lab for sustainability learning and research, coordinating activities associated with the President’s Sustainability Research Fellowship Program (PSRF), and supporting engaged scholarship work at the intersection of environmental resilience, social justice, and community engagement. There are two open positions for the Sustainability & Engaged Scholarship Fellow, which is a 12-month, limited term, full-time, benefits eligible position with the possibility of one additional year.
Essential responsibilities include:
• Assisting Lang Center and Office of Sustainability staff with project management, research, and general program support for the President’s Sustainability Research Fellowship, Environmental Justice and Community Resilience Program and/or for other programs of the Lang Center and/or Office of Sustainability
• Collaborating with other staff to lead projects to advance campus sustainability and engaged scholarship.
• Providing support with communications, outreach, and campus engagement initiatives in collaboration with Office of Sustainability and lang Center staff
• Supporting and mentoring students in the President’s Sustainability Research Fellowship, Green Advisor program, and internship program.
Who you are:
• You are a recent graduate with a knowledge of (or willingness to learn about) sustainability, environmental justice, engaged scholarship pedagogy and community-based research (CBR) procedures, and local community dynamics.
• You are familiar with Swarthmore College, and in particular, with the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility and its mission of civic education and partnership with local communities and the Office of Sustainability and its mission of integrating sustainability into teaching, learning, research, and operations of the campus.
• You are an excellent collaborator and communicator with skills including knowledge of Word, Excel, e-calendar systems (i.e. Google Calendar), webpage maintenance, and internet proficiency.
• You possess a high degree of professional decorum.
What you bring:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability and environmental justice through previous work, volunteer experience, and/or academic experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Experience with campus sustainability and/or programs offered by the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility.
• Familiarity with Swarthmore’s administrative structures and policies.
What You Will Get:
You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus and collaborative work environment. Come join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff.
For full consideration, submit applications including resume and cover letter with pay expectations by March 28, 2023. If you are excited about this role, we want to hear from you!
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Review the Swarthmore Benefits Guidebook , we offer benefit plans starting at $0 per month! Upon benefit eligibility, the College contributes 10% of an employee’s salary to their retirement account. Employees are 100% vested in their accounts on the date participation begins.
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located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines
academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong...
institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and
nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment
practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the
goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the
nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College
is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and
world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with
gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in
the Crum Woods.
Swarthmore Dining is a self-operated dining program which consists
of Residential Dining, Catering, and three Retail Locations. We are
proud to offer our students, faculty, and staff a diverse menu made
from high quality ingredients which are sourced locally whenever
possible. We are a team of 110 individuals who come from various
backgrounds and ethnicities. If you are passionate about food and
have great customer service, this is the place you want to work! We
pride ourselves in offering our team a work-life balance not
typically found in the restaurant industry. We hope you will apply
and be with us now that we moved into our state-of-the-art Dining
Center in the Fall of 2022. Swarthmore Dining is open 7 days a
week.
As a member of the Swarthmore Dining department, you will be
working in an environment that requires outstanding customer
service, interacting and effectively communicating with customers
who vary between residential students, faculty, staff, co-workers,
and supervisors. You will work effectively, both independently and
as a team member of the Dining Center.
Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, having a passion
for food, enjoying being part of an energetic team and the
opportunity to make a difference in the student’s dining experience
on Swarthmore’s campus. We have multiple full-time openings to fill
including both 9-month and 12-month opportunities*.
• Note: All 9-month positions are expected to work between the
months of August and May.
Food & Service Associate
The Food & Service Associate will work in any of the following
stations depending on the schedule or need of the department:
Barista, Beverages, Pizza, Salad Bar, Runner, or Server.
Utility Associate
Provides timely and reliable cleaning and maintenance support for
Swarthmore’s Dining. Scrubs, sanitizes and rinses pots, pan and
utensils throughout the day to ensure cooks have constant
availability of cooking vessels, Ensures the availability of a
clean and sanitary supply of dishes, glassware, trays, throughout
each meal period. Maintains and sanitizes the dish machine &
pot area.
Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in a high-volume food establishment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple concurrent
tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate clearly
Culinary Assistant
The Culinary Assistant will work in any of the following stations
depending on the schedule or need of the department roles: Grill
Cook, Grill Assistant, Salad Prep, Deli, Prep Cook. This person is
able to prioritize and multitask. Prepare grilled food, deli meats,
salad bar items and catering foods in accordance with the
instructions, specifications and recipes provided. Prepare and
provide food in a safe and timely manner. Required to have
knowledge of cooking temperatures and knowledge of operating grill
equipment and must keep the work area clean and sanitized at all
times.
Culinary Associate
The Culinary Associate will work in any of the following stations
depending on the schedule or need of the department roles: Cook,
Pizza Cook, Commissary or Baker. Ensuring the timely meal
production for a college dining program under the direction of the
Executive Chef or Sous Chef. Preps ingredients and cooks or bakes
menu items according to standard recipes. Ensures that food
production meets the departmental standards of quality, taste,
creativity, presentation, and variety. Responsibilities include
assisting with execution of menu items, food safety and the proper
sanitation of all kitchen equipment.
Required Qualifications:
• 2 years grill experience in a high-volume food
establishment
• Associate degree in culinary with 1-2 years of experience
• Excellent culinary knife skills
• Experience recipe scaling for various batch sizes
Preferred Qualifications:
• Culinary program certificate with 3-5 years of experience in
high volume food establishment
• Serv-safe certification
• Food Allergen knowledge/certification
• Valid PA driver's license
What You Will Get:
You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts
Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus and
collaborative work environment. And you will join a team of
passionate, creative, and supportive people who work hard and have
fun supporting the College community.
Review the
Swarthmore Benefits Guidebook , we offer benefit plans starting
at $0 per month! Upon benefit eligibility, the College contributes
10% of an employee’s salary to their retirement account. Employees
are 100% vested in their accounts on the date participation
begins.
Swarthmore Benefits Flyer
Paid Time Off (Staff)
Holiday Schedule
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Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from
candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with
demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world.
Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
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