The IU Center for Rural Engagement (CRE) improves the lives of Hoosiers through collaborative initiatives that discover and deploy scalable and flexible solutions to common challenges facing rural communities. Working in full-spectrum community innovation through research, community-engaged teaching and student service, the center builds vision, harnesses assets and cultivates sustainable leadership structures within the communities with which it engages to ensure long-term success. The center strives toward equity and inclusion by implementing and following antiracist principles. Job Summary IU CRE seeks a collaborative, motivated individual with a passion for rural community engagement to support Rural Placemaking Studio this Fall 2025 in the continuation and completion of assigned design projects. Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Works closely with faculty and staff from the IU SOAAD and the IU CRE, as well as key community partners. Interns will focus on completing a set number of comprehensive design renderings or schematics for rural placemaking projects as assigned.
- Regularly attend check-in meetings with faculty and staff to check in about project details and give progress updates throughout the summer.
- Attends community site visits and planning sessions to learn about community projects and needs for each partner community.
- Refers to a scope of work to prepare the desired design concepts, renderings, maps, and other project templates for community partner use.
- Assists in collecting and preparing data and background information for a variety of comprehensive design contexts, including projects in signage and wayfinding, landscape, streetscape, and pre-architectural/interior design.
- Observes and reports usage of public spaces within partner communities and suggest how to best engage with assets.
- Aides in the preparing of presentation materials, producing digital models, and production of concept design documents.
- Develops a deeper understanding of rural community development and engagement.
Qualifications EDUCATION Required
- Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University
- Working towards degree in Architecture, Interior Design, and/or Graphic Design
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Required
- Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University
SKILLS Required
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Ability and enthusiasm to work on a team
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Ability to problem solve
Preferred
- Familiarity of programs like Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, MS Office, SketchUp and Adobe Suite
Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to lift/carry up to 20 pounds The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location Bloomington, Indiana Majority of work will be carried out remotely. Occasional travel to partner communities throughout the state will be required. Fellow will have access to a vehicle through IU Fleet Services or can arrange transportation with the Quality of Place Liaison.
Advertised Salary $15.00 per hour
Work Hours 10-15 hours per week depending on project volume This position is for Spring 2025
Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .
Job Classification Career Level: Part Time Employee FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: Part Time Employee Job Family: Part Time Student Employee Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
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