Project Asst. - Messy Conversations - A. Beth Lohre [Work Study] in Yellow Springs, Ohio at Antioch University

Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 6/30/2027
Number of Positions: 4
Hours per Week: 10-20 hours per student/week/4 students in the role
Weekends Required: No
Evenings Required: Yes

Supervisor: Sara Beth Lohre

Alternate Supervisor: Asa Wilder

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100% - All hours will be performed remotely with the opportunity for in-person projects such as the Civil Rights documentation project with Mary Lou Finley--emeritus faculty and adjunct.

Method to assess remote work: Weekly meetings, individual work study check-ins with supervisors along with weekly planning team meetings, one-to-one training/on-boarding and coaching with faculty and work study students and other support as requested/needed.

Job Description

• ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
  Task Area Estimated Hours/Week Primary Role Backup / Support Role Notes
  Messy Conversations Weekly Session (Opening / Closing Bouncer Support) 2 hr Support / Backup Role Brad Woodlee Open Zoom room, support participant entry, assist with session flow, support closing logistics
  MCPT Planning Team Meeting 1 hr Team Participation N/A Weekly planning and coordination meeting
  Work Study Coordination / Communication Meeting 1 hr Team Participation N/A Workflow coordination, task alignment, and communication planning
  Messy Conversations Research 4 hrs Primary Responsibility Team Collaboration Research related to upcoming conversations, themes, guests, resources, and organizational development
  Email Monitoring / Communication Support 2 hrs Support Role Brad Woodlee Monitor, organize, and respond to emails related to work study tasks and MC coordination
  Workflow Documentation & Systems Development 3 hrs Primary Responsibility Sara Beth / Team Collaboration Document, update, and organize workflow systems, process maps, role clarity, cross-training, and operational documentation
  Communication Flow / Coordination Support 2 hrs Support Role Team Collaboration Support centralized communication systems, Google Chat coordination, spreadsheet organization, and communication alignment
  Podcast Exploration / Research 1.5 hrs Primary Responsibility Jasper / Team Collaboration Research podcast hosting, workflow possibilities, accessibility, and implementation support
  Flexible Production / Administrative Support Tasks 1.5 hrs Support / Backup Role Team Collaboration Flexible support for evolving operational, administrative, troubleshooting, and coordination needs
  Backup Coverage for All Work Study Tasks 2 hrs Backup Role Across Teams Entire Work Study Team Available as secondary support/coverage for communication, production, workflow, website, coordination, and operational tasks as needed

  Total Estimated Hours 20 hrs/week

  Update website - Home page and next session (1 hour)
  Upload to YouTube (thumbnail + description) (1 hour)
  Update website (video + resources + past session) (1 hour)
  update email distribution list with any new audience members (.5 hours)
  Resource & Question Collector (stays until 1:30 for lively convos) (.5 hours)
  Download Zoom files and participant list (.5 hours)
  Ensure Flyer is ready/approved by facilitator, upload to Google Drive (.5 hours)
  Draft email announcement and send to MCPT for review (.5 hours)
  Send final school-wide announcement (.5 hours)
  Ensure the Facilitator personalized a thank you sent to the Panelist (.5 hours)
  Thank you to participants and remind them to come to next session (.5 hours)

  * Organize all past files and data (6-8 hours)
  * Streamline and summarize all previous files (4-6 hours)
  * Once a weekly website system is standardized, explore a background automation process (2 hours)
  * Setup Mailchimp mailing list (4 hours)
  * Provide video clipping support for social media posts (1 hour)
  * Investigate additional methods of advertising and marketing (1-3 hours)
  * Investigate additional resources for future panelists on Messy Conversations (2-5 hours)

  Introduction: Why social media?
  Social media targets a variety of age groups and is a great way to advertise all messy conversation discussions by using trending platforms.
  The social media marketing for Messy Conversations will include a weekly routine of posts on both our Instagram and Facebook.These posts will go out every Tuesday and Thursdays.
  * During the terms:
  * Tuesday- Post Upcoming Messy Convo flyer for the following week and tease special guests on both platforms. (Have Flyer for next Messy already created, along with Bio)- [1hr-1.5hrs]
  * Thursday- Post Upcoming Special Guests Bios [1hr]
  * Mondays (MC Days) - Repost flyer and Bios on story of both platforms, invite audience to share our posts, and remind audience of the time of when MC starts. [1hr-1.5 hr]
  * Creative Associate-Create flyer for upcoming MCs by using Facilitator Template and Flyer Style Templates 1-4
  * Have creative freedom of flyer appearance
  * Have creative ideas/suggestions for upcoming MCs [2-3 hrs]
  * Make sure to save all flyers and bios as PDF, PNG, and JPG for website and email purposes and upload them into google drive [45 Min.-1hr]
  * Panelist Support- Get introduced/ reach out to each panelist and offer assistance with filling out Facilitator Template, Selecting Flyer style, and getting/creating preferred Bio of special guests [2-3hrs]
  * Email announcements [45 Min.-1hr]

  During MC Breaks
  * Continue to post past MC Conversation reels on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  * Introduce MC Team with individual posts [1-2 hrs depending on how many ppl are being introduced]
  * Introduce New Work-Studies if there are any (if we get any new members) [1-2 hrs depending on how many ppl are being introduced]
  * Make sure all flyers and Bios are ready for upcoming season [2-3 hrs]
  * Make sure backup co-worker has all info needed in case you are sick including access to flyers and bios [1hr-1.5hrs]
  * Email announcements [45 Min.-1hr]

  All roles require backup supporteach work study will learn at least half the roles to support others and other jobs may be included as we vision together and imagine shifts as students graduate.

Qualifications

• Professional skills reflecting the mission of the university, technological aptitude that comes with being a student, ability to collaborate with student. peers, faculty, university leadership, and external community members that draws people to connect with our work, care for inclusion and willingness to ask for what you need.
• Ability to attend Messy Conversations Mondays 12-1 PM PT/3-4 PM ET, a weekly planning team meeting Tuesdays 4-5 PM PT/7-8 PM ET, and a work study team meeting that may be weekly or biweekly agreed upon scheduling by the team.

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? Yes

How to Apply: Email a cover letter, References list and resume to slohre@antioch.edu once the student has confirmed with Cedric Elliott in HR via email that they are eligible for work study, confirming hours.

Email: slohre@antioch.edu

Position Type: Work Study

Department: SIPS Undergraduate Studies Seattle