Graduate Assistant

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

The opportunity

Southern New Hampshire University is currently seeking a Graduate Assistant for the SNHU Center for New Americans, Amiko Youth Program.

* This is an off-campus work location. This is an approved work location for international students.

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Manage Amiko Youth Program activities within the new commercial kitchen space. This includes receiving food, preparing food, cooking food, and serving food to 40 children daily.
• Work closely with the Nutrition Program Manager to create weekly menus and shopping lists for youth programming within federal nutritional requirements and culturally appropriate guidelines.
• Work with the Associate Director to create lessons and activities for youth participants. These activities will focus on nutritional education and STEAM learning in the kitchen. All lessons are created for English language learners. Teaching these lessons and activities is an option if there is an interest.
• Provide staffing for the Center for New Americans after-school youth program as needed.
• Maintain detailed tracking data for monthly reporting.
• Obtain ServeSafe Manager Certification. Requires short course study and online testing paid for by the Center for New Americans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children in a camp or school setting.
• Strong interest in nutritional education for children.
• Enrollment in a Graduate program at SNHU.
• Organized, high level of attention to detail, excellent communication, and social skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate cross-culturally.
• Preferred qualification: Experience working in food preparation or in a kitchen.

Work Hours:

Required to be in-person from the hours of 3pm-7pm Monday-Thursday. 16 hours a week. Remote flexibility on Fridays if additional hours are desired up to 20 hours/week.

Please submit your class schedule, in addition to your resume, with your application.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check before hire.

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $12.00 - $15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.