Biotechnology Student Ambassador

Description

 Who We Are: 

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (Franklin Cummings Tech) is a private, non-profit, two-year technical college located in Boston. Founded in 1908, the college proudly continues a long tradition of educating students for high-demand technical careers in a variety of industries, including automotive, advanced manufacturing, computer technology, engineering and construction management. With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, our unique mixture of 1, 2, and 4-year programs are delivered both in-person and on-line to appeal to student’s demand for flexible program delivery. 

Our graduation and job placement rates are among the best in the nation among two-year colleges. Because of our impact and outcomes, Franklin Cummings Tech recently received the largest gift in its history: $12.5 million from the Cummings Foundation to continue to advance its leading-edge work in creating technical career pathways for students typically underrepresented in post-secondary education.  

In FY22, Franklin Cummings Tech was the academic home to almost 900 learners. Half of those learners were students enrolled in traditional credit-bearing programs. The balance enrolled in a combination of continuing education and contract education programs. In the coming years, the College seeks to boost the number of students in credit-bearing courses, while also expanding continuing education and contract education so that we are educating more than 1,000 learners a year by FY25.  

All employees of Franklin Cummings Tech are expected to be passionate advocates for students and actively lead and contribute to institution-wide efforts to further improve graduation, retention rates, and career placement of our student body. Furthermore, all staff and faculty across the institution collaborate to support student recruitment, retention, and success.   

Position Summary: 

The Biotech Student Ambassador reports to the Marketing and CRM Specialist and focuses on generating and publishing content that can attract more biotech students, attending external biotech events, and supporting the marketing team. 

Requirements

Responsibilities 

• Generate 2-3 publishable items a week and 14 items per month. Items may include moments or key milestones from the biotech class, day-in-the-life photos/videos of students on campus, as well as both internal school events and external networking events.  
• Capture photos and video and add captions to both; 
• Post content into Buffer for review and publication on our social networks.  
• Represent the college at external events related to our biotech program.  
• Work as needed on other marketing projects, such as updates to the college website.  

Qualifications 

• Student in good academic standing in our Biotechnology major at Franklin Cummings Tech. 
• Detail-oriented: takes pride in one’s work.  
• Self-starting: able to work independently.  
• Friendly: enjoys talking with people and helping others achieve their goals  
• Quick to learn: able to pick up new skills.  
• Creative: likes to come up with new ideas.  
• Passionate about Franklin Cummings Tech.  

Hours and Benefits 

• Earn $20 an hour for up to 10 hours a week, beginning October 1. All told, students can work up to 100 hours over the course of the year.  
• Choose your hours: with this level of flexibility, the role is ideal for a busy student on the go.  
• See your work published on the college’s social media feeds. 
• Receive intensive hands-on training in persuasive communication, project management, and customer service.  
• Receive career mentorship from the admissions team, including coaching on your LinkedIn profile and resume.  
• Take part in frequent team celebrations and rewards for strong performance. 

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Franklin Cummings Tech is committed to the health and safety of our community. We closely follow all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of the expiration of the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023, Franklin Cummings Tech strongly encourages, but not does require, all students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requirements are subject to change based on guidelines set forth by local governments and other entities of authority based on an uptick in the number of cases. Equal Opportunity Employer: Franklin Cummings Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employ