CILA Community Leaders
Hiring Department: Center for Intercultural Learning and Affirmation (CILA)
Note: The hiring department reviews applications and makes hiring decisions. The Career Action Center posts jobs under “WSU Vancouver Student Employment” but does not hire for this position.
To apply: Submit a resume and cover letter in Handshake describing your interest in the position and how your skills and experience align with the role. Your cover letter must address the questions listed under “Cover Letter – Required Content” at the end of this posting.
Center for Intercultural Learning and Affirmation (CILA)
Community Leaders
The Community Leader position is critical to the work of the Center for Intercultural Learning and Affirmation (CILA). This position will intentionally engage in culturally informed and student-centered strategies to increase the access and success of all students at WSUV.
Responsibilities include coordinating outreach; partnering with campus and community groups; representing CILA in committees mentoring and serving as a role model for students; creating and facilitating culturally relevant workshops; assisting with large-scale cultural programming; collecting and analyzing data; and completing general office tasks.
While we aim to accommodate all disabilities, we may not have the knowledge to do so. Please expect to work with the Accommodation Center (in addition to your supervisor as you feel comfortable) to develop some guidelines to help us meet your needs.
Compensation and Hours:
- $ 17.79 an hour
- Looking for students who are available 9am – 12pm or 3pm -5pm
- Opportunity to work 10-12 hours a week.
- Open to all WSUV students, but work-study eligibility preferred
- Flexible scheduling around classes and other responsibilities. There will be some weeks/periods of time during the semester with a higher workload and some with a lighter one.
- Our expectation is that you work CILA events when not in conflict with your classes and hold at least 10 office hours, 3 days a week. These are scheduled at the beginning of the semester by your supervisor and are adapted to your schedule as needed/possible.
Please note that this position start date is summer 2026 (typically early July). While we are willing to be flexible to accommodate your other commitments, we train our staff in the summer in preparation for next semester. We need all staff ready to go by then!
Overview of Position and Responsibilities:
- Plan and facilitate monthly community-building event (CILA Socials)
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate (as necessary), the monthly CILA Dish-It-Up lunch and learn round table discussion series, including topic selection as appropriate and outreach to potential faculty, staff, and student discussion leaders
- Provide logistical support for CILA’s large programming including (Latine/x Heritage month, Disability Awareness month, Indigenous Heritage month, Black History month, Women’s History month, Asian and Pacific Islander History month, Lunar New Year, and other events.
- Mentor 4-8 students, including completing monthly “check in” meetings
- Regularly attend weekly team meetings
- Perform data collection and assessment, including event attendance lists, pre- and post- event surveys, and broader campus communication through the CILA email
- Represent CILA at Student Involvement Fair, New Cougs Day, Orientation, etc.
- Represent CILA during collaborations with on- and off- campus partners, including TRIO, MESA, Admissions, ELCA, CCB, SAB, ASWSUV etc
- Maintain general cleanliness, organization, and upkeep of CILA space, including inventory & storage
- Opportunity for passion projects!
Qualifications of Ideal Candidate:
We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed. The criteria provided reflect our current understanding of what may contribute to success in this role; however, we recognize that candidates may possess relevant skills and experiences not captured here. We are committed to building a diverse pool of applicants and acknowledge that highly qualified individuals may not align perfectly with each listed requirement.
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Excellent interpersonal and culturally responsive communication skills
- Experience in community engagement, community organizing, and fostering relationships with students
- Knowledge of local culturally specific organizations
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving and troubleshooting
- Ability to be flexible and prioritize deadlines
- Strong passion for and experience in mentoring new students
Required
- Have the ability to maintain office hours at least three days per week
- Maintain good academic standing during academic year (minimum 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA)
- Enrolled in at least 9 credits of WSU Vancouver coursework during each academic semester
- Available to participate in 4-5 days of THRIVE Program in August (may include overnight[s])
- Available to work some New Coug Orientation events
- Availability to participate in approximately five-week summer training
Cover Letter – Required Content
The Community Leader position is critical to the work of the Center for Intercultural Learning and Affirmation (CILA). This position will intentionally engage in culturally informed and student-centered strategies to increase the access and success of all students at WSUV.
- In addition, to providing your resume and cover letter please address these questions in your cover letter.
- Why are you passionate about CILA’s mission and work?
- What personal interests or past projects could translate into a passion project for CILA
- What strengths do you bring to group facilitation or leadership during multi-day programs?
- How have you handled logistics like attendance tracking, event setup, materials management, or space upkeep?
More Information
Contact Mandipa.masike@wsu.edu if you have questions
