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Staff Counselor Swarthmore
The Staff Counselor position provides direct clinical services to students (including but not limited to: triage, individual and group counseling, and crisis intervention), outreach programming and professional training to the Swarthmore College community on a variety of mental health topics, clinical training to practicum students and interns as needed, and consultations to faculty and staff regarding college student mental health. This 9-month position works during the academic year, mid-August through mid-May, and is paid over 12 months, so benefits continue during the summer months.
Environmental Technician, Part-Time Limited Hours Swarthmore
Under limited supervision, the Environmental Technician maintains the cleanliness levels in campus facilities. Performs general cleaning including but not limited to restrooms, common spaces, dorms and academic spaces.
Assistant Director, Communications & Engagement Swarthmore
The Assistant Director for Communications & Engagement advances the department's recognition and amplifies its reach through data-informed analysis and cutting-edge communication strategies. Reporting to the Associate Director of Technology & Assessment, with close collaboration with the Assistant Vice President & Executive Director on special projects, the Assistant Director for Communications & Engagement oversees integrated marketing efforts and data management practices to enhance, assess, and expand student, alumni, and employer engagement. This on-site role involves curating inclusive and compelling digital and print content to amplify the reach and effectiveness of the department's initiatives, and often includes liaising with offices across campus to coordinate these efforts. Tracking a variety of engagement metrics, the Assistant Director provides monthly stats and produces annual reports & visualizations that help identify campus engagement trends that enhance initiative and service delivery assessment. The person in this position is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising digital media and data analyst interns who create content for social media as well as clean/analyze engagement and student outcomes data. This position plays a crucial role in aligning with institutional goals and promoting the department's mission, values, and impact. We are a 35 hour per week, in-person office with normal operating hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Culinary Associate (Cook) Swarthmore
As a member of the Dining Services department, the Culinary Associate will work in any of the following stations depending on the schedule or need of the department roles: Cook, Pizza Cook, Commissary or Baker. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, having a passion for food, enjoying being part of an energetic team and the opportunity to make a difference in the student’s dining experience on Swarthmore’s campus. Ensuring the timely meal production for a college dining program under the direction of the Executive Chef or Sous Chef. Preps ingredients and cooks or bakes menu items according to standard recipes. Ensures that food production meets the departmental standards of quality, taste, creativity, presentation, and variety. Responsibilities include assisting with execution of menu items, food safety and the proper sanitation of all kitchen equipment. This is a 9-month position, expected to work between the months of August and May.
Production & Sous Chef Manager Swarthmore
Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, the Production and Sous Chef Manager will be primarily responsible for customer relations, developing and executing menu plans within the menu management system, managing food budgets, and overseeing the maintenance of all kitchen equipment in the main kitchen. This position will ensure food costs are controlled, inventory is managed efficiently, and operations stay within the financial targets outlined by the board operations budget. A key responsibility of this role is managing the menu management system by developing and inputting recipes, maintaining the system, and using it for production and inventory tracking. Dining is a 7 days a week operation, including some holidays. In this position, the expectation is to work 12pm-8:30pm, including weekends. The schedule will be provided weekly.
Utility Lead (PM) Swarthmore
Oversees the Utility (Dish & Pots) team to ensure that all staff are following proper cleaning and sanitation protocols and procedures. Ensures proper chemicals are being used and accurate dish machine temperatures are maintained. Provides timely and reliable cleaning and maintenance support for Swarthmore Dining. Ensures the availability of a clean and sanitary supply of dishware, glassware, trays, pots, pans, utensils, and/or other smallwares. Responsible for cleaning of equipment, kitchen, and floors as needed throughout each meal period. Maintains and sanitizes the dish machine & pot area, pulper room and extruder room. Ensures a clean dining service facility. Must interact well with customers, co-workers and supervisors. Must work effectively, both independently and as a team member. Typical duties and expectations are described below, but may also include other duties as assigned.
Culinary Associate (PT Pooled) Swarthmore
As a member of the Dining Services department, the Culinary Associate will work in any of the following stations depending on the schedule or need of the department roles: Cook, Pizza Cook, Commissary or Baker. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, having a passion for food, enjoying being part of an energetic team and the opportunity to make a difference in the student’s dining experience on Swarthmore’s campus. Ensuring the timely meal production for a college dining program under the direction of the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef. Preps ingredients and cooks or bakes menu items according to standard recipes. Ensures that food production meets the departmental standards of quality, taste, creativity, presentation, and variety. Responsibilities include assisting with execution of menu items, food safety and the proper sanitation of all kitchen equipment. This is a part-time position, working 15 hours per week.
Assistant Horticulture Supervisor Swarthmore
Provides timely and reliable support for assisting with the supervision of gardeners, as well as directly performing gardening care and maintenance of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens plant collections and garden areas. Coordinates restoration projects and regular maintenance of the Crum Woods and coordinates and implements the deer control program. Ensures proper record keeping and inventory of horticultural chemicals, pesticides, application equipment, and personal protection equipment for the department. Assists in supervising horticulturists, interns, and student workers. Provides knowledge and guidance for sustainable landscapes and integrated pest management, and monitors for insects and diseases for the department. Performs necessary grounds maintenance tasks. Assists in the execution of and participates in the Arboretum’s educational and outreach programs. Performs grounds maintenance tasks such as turf renovation, snow removal, event setup, and other jobs to support College and Arboretum events and classes. Works to fulfill the missions of the Arboretum and Swarthmore College.
Production Assistant Swarthmore
Reporting to the Technical Director/Production Manager, the Production Assistant supports the Theater Department in the areas of scenic construction, props procurement and construction, lighting, sound engineering. This position works a 35 hour per week schedule during the academic year, August 15 through May 14; benefits continue during the summer months.
Community Resource Officer Patrol/Communications Swarthmore
Public Safety’s mission is to provide a safe and secure learning, living, and working environment. The department endeavors to provide a prompt, professional presence while also instilling personal responsibility and accountability for the rules and regulations of the College and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We believe safety is a shared responsibility. We strive to meet and surpass our guiding principles that can be found here. The CRO is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of Swarthmore College students, campus property, community members, and visitors. The officer will be responsible for courteous and active engagement with the community. As an officer, you are the first responders to incidents involving the College and provide a service for routine and emergency calls to the College. You will conduct initial and follow-up investigations as needed and will respond to medical, fire, and intrusion alarm incidents. You will also need to be able to have clear communication, verbally and written, for making reports on incidents and investigations. The schedule for this position is Thursdays and Saturdays 9 pm - 3 am.
Associate Director, Horticulture Swarthmore
The Associate Director, Horticulture provides leadership and professional horticultural and managerial expertise in overseeing horticultural operations of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens and the team of 14 horticulturists and others that perform this work. Assists the executive director with the planning and implementation of Arboretum efforts as they relate to horticulture and the gardens. Leads sustainability work for the landscapes, gardens and Crum Woods. Assists in working with the College’s construction and planning efforts as they relate to the campus landscape, and with design professionals working on these projects. Works closely and must cooperate on many aspects of Grounds Operations. Assumes responsibility for the Horticulture operating budget. Assists and participates in the Arboretum’s educational and outreach programs. Works to fulfill the missions of the Arboretum and Swarthmore College.
Utility Plant Operator/Technician Swarthmore
The role of the Utility Plant Operator/Technician is to work in conjunction with the Utility Mechanics to operate, maintain and repair all equipment and devices relating to the College’s heating and cooling plants. This is primarily an operating and maintenance role working with Medium Pressure Boilers and Chillers up to 750 tons. The position will support the transition from steam and the current district cooling system to the new geoexchange system currently under construction as part of the 20X35 energy plan. This position requires working on equipment where 480v three phase power is commonplace, high temperature piping is present, and medium pressure steam (150 psi) is present. A Utility Plant Operator/Technician is expected to have formal education and licensing to operate high pressure boilers and the ability to make program changes to operating systems and monitor systems to assure safe operation.
Food & Services Associate (PT Pooled) Swarthmore
As a member of the Dining Services department, the Food & Service Associate will work in any of the following stations depending on the schedule or need of the department: Barista, Beverages, Pizza, Salad Bar, Runner, or Server. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, having a passion for food, enjoying being part of an energetic team and the opportunity to make a difference in the student’s dining experience on Swarthmore’s campus.
Utility Associate (PT Pooled) Swarthmore
Provides timely and reliable cleaning and maintenance support for Swarthmore’s dining services. Scrubs, sanitizes and rinses pots, pan and utensils throughout the day to ensure cooks have constant availability of cooking vessels, Ensures the availability of a clean and sanitary supply of dishes, glassware, trays, throughout each meal period. Maintains and sanitizes the dish machine & pot area. Ensures a clean dining service facility. Must interact well with customers, co-workers and supervisors. Must work effectively, both independently and as a team member.
Postdoctoral Researcher Swarthmore
We invite applications for an experimental research postdoctoral position in the Smith Materials Lab led by Associate Prof. Hillary Smith in the Physics Department at Swarthmore College. We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with a PhD in materials science, physics, applied physics, mechanical engineering or closely related field. Applicants with strong experimental skills and experience in neutron or X-ray scattering are especially encouraged to apply. This DOE-funded position is for a research project aimed at investigating dynamics in glass-forming liquids. Ongoing projects study a variety of glasses including metallic, oxide, molecular, and chalcogenide glasses. Neutron scattering experiments, with a focus on quasielastic and inelastic measurements, are performed at national user facilities, particularly the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The postdoctoral fellow will be encouraged to lead the project, collaborate with the PI and undergraduate students on high-impact publications, and present at key conferences in the field. The Smith Materials Lab is an interdisciplinary group of undergraduate students and research staff that thrives on teamwork and welcomes diverse candidates to join us. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a keen interest in developing leadership and mentoring skills. The successful candidate will work closely with undergraduate students at Swarthmore College. Therefore, demonstrated teamwork ability and experience in mentoring is required. The position provides plenty of opportunities to interact with faculty, postdocs, and undergraduate students in other departments at Swarthmore College and with national and international collaborators. This is a limited term position and is on an annual renewal basis.
Van Driver, Chester Children's Chorus (CCC) Swarthmore
The Van Driver will provide reliable transportation between Chester and Swarthmore for children who take part in the Chester Children's Chorus program. The pay for this position is $18.50 per hour, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting.
Temporary - Customer Service Associate Swarthmore
This part time, temporary position for the Swarthmore Campus and Community Store, will assist in order fulfillment and customer support for the store. The temporary position will be needed for around 20 hours per week, from Mid- August through Mid-September and again from Early-January through Early February, exact dates are based on the academic schedule for the College. The pay for this position is $18.50 per hour, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting.