About this opportunity
Purdue University lists this Student - Community Outreach Assistant opportunity in hammond, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Student - Community Outreach Assistant
City: Hammond
Job Description:
Description of Duties
The Mental Health & Community Outreach Assistant will support the operations and impact of StRides Against Suicide & Overdose, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships and resources for individuals seeking mental health and substance use treatment and works to increase community awareness and access to mental health support services. Core responsibilities include:
Supporting event coordination (walks, rides, mental health awareness booths) with guidance from staff
Assisting with community outreach communications, including social media, newsletters, and email updates to promote mental health resources and events
Creating and distributing flyers and outreach materials using tools like Canva
Helping maintain volunteer and community contact records
Supporting outreach to community partners and local organizations in coordination with staff
Performing administrative tasks, including data entry, scheduling, and communication support
Assisting with tracking scholarship program participation and supporting related communications
Organization: StRides Against Suicide & Overdose
Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour
Start Date: August 18th
End Date: May 9th
Education Must be a currently enrolled student at Purdue University Northwest and eligible for Federal Work-Study
Preferred Background & Experience Academic focus or interest in marketing, communications, psychology, mental health, nonprofit work, business, social work, or related fields
Ability to work remotely and independently while staying accountable
Previous experience in event planning, peer mentoring, outreach, or nonprofit support is a plus
Strong interest in contributing to mental health awareness and community-building initiatives
Qualifications Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
Passion for mental health advocacy, community outreach, and service
Comfortable with Canva, Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail), and/or social media platforms
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with guidance and support from staff
Self-motivated individual who takes initiative while working within a supportive team environment
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Worksite address
hammond, IN, 46320, US
Who can apply
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