What are the responsibilities and job description for the MCLA Bridge Ambassadors - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts position at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
Location: NORTH ADAMS, MA Category: Student Employment Job Type: Part-time Temporary Posted On: Wed May 27 2026 Job Description:
Position Type: Stipend $800
Eligibility: Current MCLA students in good standing; availability from Sunday, August 23 at 9am through Thursday, August 28. Ambassadors must be fully present and engaged in all scheduled MCLA Bridge Program activities, participating both as mentors and as active members of the community.
Role Overview
The MCLA Bridge Ambassador serves as a peer mentor, guide, and community leader for incoming students participating in the Bridge Program. Ambassadors play an active role in shaping a welcoming, inclusive, and empowering environment by modeling positive engagement, supporting students' academic and social transition, and fostering a sense of belonging.
This is a temporary/seasonal leadership role for the duration of the Bridge Program, August 23?28, 2026.
Job Description
Core Essential Responsibilities:
Serve as a peer mentor and positive role model for incoming MCLA students
Mentor students and provide advice for successful transition to college as well as within specific college-related activities (e.g., classroom setting, residences)
Support program staff with administrative tasks and event coordination
Engage and guide students to participate in the 5-day MCLA Bridge program both on and off the MCLA campus
Encourage and model participation, meaningful engagement, and community building
Provide guidance on navigating campus resources and student services
Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment
Independently initiate, encourage, and facilitate individual engagement and group activities in varies locations, outdoors, dining halls, common spaces, classrooms, community spaces (on and off campus)
Identify student needs and communicate concerns or observations to professional staff and faculty, ensuring students receive appropriate support.
Additional Essential Responsibilities
Participate in training which may include van driver certification, but is optional
Assist in planning, organizing, and hosting workshops and events, contributing ideas and energy to daily program operations.
Collaborates with residential staff to support student safety, well-being, and a smooth transition into residential life
Assist with general office tasks
Attend ambassador meetings and contribute to team communication
Support program assessment, including surveys and evaluation activities
Job Requirements:
We're looking for someone who:
Aligns with the program's vision of scholar development, belonging, holistic support, and equity.
Communicates clearly and compassionately and enjoys connecting with others.
Build relationships easily and takes genuine interest in supporting fellow students.
Works collaboratively with diverse student populations and perspectives.
Represents MCLA with pride, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
s their MCLA experience openly, offering insight, encouragement, and practical strategies for success.
Is willing to mentor students academically and socially, sharing tools, habits, and community building approaches that have supported their own journey
Requirements
Current student in good academic standing
Proficiency in, or willingness to learn, Microsoft Office programs
Availability for the full duration of the MCLA Bridge program
(Helpful but not required) Van certification or valid driver license
Additional Information:
Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
This position is only open to current MCLA students.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: (413) 662-5103
Titleix@mcla.edu
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
Position Type: Stipend $800
Eligibility: Current MCLA students in good standing; availability from Sunday, August 23 at 9am through Thursday, August 28. Ambassadors must be fully present and engaged in all scheduled MCLA Bridge Program activities, participating both as mentors and as active members of the community.
Role Overview
The MCLA Bridge Ambassador serves as a peer mentor, guide, and community leader for incoming students participating in the Bridge Program. Ambassadors play an active role in shaping a welcoming, inclusive, and empowering environment by modeling positive engagement, supporting students' academic and social transition, and fostering a sense of belonging.
This is a temporary/seasonal leadership role for the duration of the Bridge Program, August 23?28, 2026.
Job Description
Core Essential Responsibilities:
Serve as a peer mentor and positive role model for incoming MCLA students
Mentor students and provide advice for successful transition to college as well as within specific college-related activities (e.g., classroom setting, residences)
Support program staff with administrative tasks and event coordination
Engage and guide students to participate in the 5-day MCLA Bridge program both on and off the MCLA campus
Encourage and model participation, meaningful engagement, and community building
Provide guidance on navigating campus resources and student services
Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment
Independently initiate, encourage, and facilitate individual engagement and group activities in varies locations, outdoors, dining halls, common spaces, classrooms, community spaces (on and off campus)
Identify student needs and communicate concerns or observations to professional staff and faculty, ensuring students receive appropriate support.
Additional Essential Responsibilities
Participate in training which may include van driver certification, but is optional
Assist in planning, organizing, and hosting workshops and events, contributing ideas and energy to daily program operations.
Collaborates with residential staff to support student safety, well-being, and a smooth transition into residential life
Assist with general office tasks
Attend ambassador meetings and contribute to team communication
Support program assessment, including surveys and evaluation activities
Job Requirements:
We're looking for someone who:
Aligns with the program's vision of scholar development, belonging, holistic support, and equity.
Communicates clearly and compassionately and enjoys connecting with others.
Build relationships easily and takes genuine interest in supporting fellow students.
Works collaboratively with diverse student populations and perspectives.
Represents MCLA with pride, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
s their MCLA experience openly, offering insight, encouragement, and practical strategies for success.
Is willing to mentor students academically and socially, sharing tools, habits, and community building approaches that have supported their own journey
Requirements
Current student in good academic standing
Proficiency in, or willingness to learn, Microsoft Office programs
Availability for the full duration of the MCLA Bridge program
(Helpful but not required) Van certification or valid driver license
Additional Information:
Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
This position is only open to current MCLA students.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: (413) 662-5103
Titleix@mcla.edu
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov