What are the responsibilities and job description for the PALS- Peer Alliance for Leadership and Service (Trust or Work Study) - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts position at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
Location: North Adams, MA Category: Student Employment Posted On: Mon Mar 30 2026 Job Description:
The PALs Program position is a new initiative that looks to hire students interested in coordinating, supporting and assisting other students. This peer leadership model aims to provide peer support through fun activities, outings, real-life past experiences, conversation, and relationship building. The PALS position is an effort to engage and support all students, including those who are having any difficulty transitioning to college life, becoming involved or finding a group with shared interests.
Job Requirements:
Coordinate and plan fun and engaging activities for interested students
Identify certain themes and topics
Contribute to the marketing, outreach and program development
Desire and willingness to support and share your experiences with peers
This position is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors
Additional Information:
This position is for current MCLA students who are sophomores, juniors or seniors
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.
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
The PALs Program position is a new initiative that looks to hire students interested in coordinating, supporting and assisting other students. This peer leadership model aims to provide peer support through fun activities, outings, real-life past experiences, conversation, and relationship building. The PALS position is an effort to engage and support all students, including those who are having any difficulty transitioning to college life, becoming involved or finding a group with shared interests.
Job Requirements:
Coordinate and plan fun and engaging activities for interested students
Identify certain themes and topics
Contribute to the marketing, outreach and program development
Desire and willingness to support and share your experiences with peers
This position is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors
Additional Information:
This position is for current MCLA students who are sophomores, juniors or seniors
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.
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