Student Office Assistant

Job ID: 6364

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The Initiative on Cities (IOC) is seeking TWO talented and passionate students to work in our office. As our Office Assistant, you will work closely with the IOC team to support various events, social media initiatives, outreach efforts, and other projects. You will assist our staff with the following:

  • Office logistics, including greeting visitors, creating and maintaining outreach lists
  • Event planning and day-of logistics
  • Primary & secondary research on urban-related issues, including data collection, coding, or other research tools/skills
  • Content creation and hosting, website maintenance, art and graphic design, and blog writing
  • Other work assigned by IOC staff

Requirements & Qualifications

We are looking for students who are generally available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons this Fall semester. Hours can be negotiated and adjusted based on the students’ schedules. We expect a commitment of 6-10 hours per week for the Fall semester, with the option to continue into Spring 2027.

  • Competent in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, independent, and creative
  • Well-versed in social media content creation and management
  • Experience in photography, filming, art, or design is a plus
  • Experience with WordPress and website builders is a plus
  • Passion for urban / city topics, policies, and issues

      Application Materials Needed

      Please follow all instructions to ensure your submission is complete. Incomplete applications will be flagged for resubmission or rejected.

      • Resume: 1 page only; additional pages will not be reviewed.
      • Brief cover letter describing your interest in the role, our center, and cities generally (max 1 page).
      • Short writing sample: 2 pages max; can be something published or from your coursework.
      • Creative portfolio (optional but encouraged): photography, art, graphic design, web/coding, film, social media/content creation, writing, or a combination of different media. Use your discretion when submitting your portfolio to best showcase your skills, and please make sure your submission can be viewed. Multiple formats and submission types are allowed. Please email to liting@bu.edu if you have issues attaching or linking in the application portal.
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      We strongly encourage you to visit our website at bu.edu/ioc/ and our social media accounts to learn more about our center before applying. We accept work study students. Applicants should direct inquiries or issues to Ting Wei Li at liting@bu.edu.