Student - Community Outreach Assistant

Job Summary

The Mental Health & Community Outreach Assistant will support the operations and impact of StRides Against Suicide & Overdose, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships and resources for individuals seeking mental health and substance use treatment.

Rate of Pay:

• $15.00 per hour

Start Date:

• August 18th

End Date:

• May 9th

Work Schedule:

• 10–15 hours per week (flexible around class schedule)
• Some evening/weekend availability preferred during event season
• Hybrid: Remote tasks and local travel

Responsibilities

• Supporting event coordination (walks, rides, mental health awareness booths)
• Assisting with digital marketing efforts, including social media, newsletters, and email campaigns
• Creating and distributing flyers and outreach materials using tools like Canva
• Helping maintain volunteer, sponsorship, and donor databases
• Supporting outreach to community partners, sponsors, and local organizations
• Performing administrative tasks, including data entry, scheduling, and communications
• Assisting with grant and scholarship tracking and communications

Education

• PNW Work-Study Student

Experience

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Purdue University Northwest and eligible for Federal Work-Study
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Passion for mental health advocacy, community outreach, and service
• Comfortable with Canva, Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail), and/or social media platforms
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with support from mentorship
Self-Driven Individual who takes initiative

Preferred Background & Experience:

• Academic focus or interest in marketing, communications, psychology, mental health, nonprofit work, business, social work, or related fields
• Ability to work remotely and independently while staying accountable
• Previous experience in event planning, peer mentoring, outreach, or nonprofit support is a plus
• Strong interest in contributing to mental health awareness and community-building initiatives

FLSA Status