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First Generation Postgrad Intern

Department:
Student Affairs
Opportunity type:
Non-academic
Position title:
First Generation Postgrad Intern
Salary range:
$19.55 per hour
Hours of work:
35
Posted date:
August 7, 2025
Closing date:
August 15, 2025

Position description

Reporting to the First-Generation Program Coordinator, the First-Generation Post-graduate Intern will develop and deliver first generation and low-income student programming. Working closely with other Student Affairs departments and academic faculty, the Post-graduate Intern will support existing programming, including the MtA Food Pantry, the Dress to Impress Professional Closet, and First Gen student outreach. This position pays $19.55/hr for 35 hours/week, and runs from August 25, 2025, to April 24, 2026. This is a hybrid position. 

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Assist with the daily administration of the MtA Food Pantry.
  • Assist with the daily administration of the Dress to Impress Professional Closet.
  • Support First Gen student outreach initiatives.
  • Collect and analyze program data, and report on programming goals, achievements, and recommendations.
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications/skills

  • Recently graduated (ideally within the past 3 years) first-generation Mount Allison University student.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience in team leadership.
  • Experience in data collection and analysis.

To apply: 

If you're interested in this opportunity to build your skills, gain experience in student services, and help deliver programming for First Generation and low-income students, please apply. You must include a cover letter outlining your interest in First Generation and low-income student programming. Please also include a resume, and information for 3 references. Please apply in the Experience MtA portal (https://experience.mta.ca) no later than Friday, August 15, 2025.

Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.

At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.