Writing Center Employment

Work at the Writing Center

If you love writing, communicating, teaching, and helping others, you might be interested in applying to be a writing tutor.

Hiring Process

Undergraduate students who are interested in working for the Writing Center are required to take Cultivating Voice, which is a 2-credit tutor-training class taught every spring. After this class, students can apply to be a writing tutor starting the following fall quarter.

Graduate students interested in working for the Writing Center should contact the Director and are required to provide two faculty recommendations.

Tutoring Responsibilities

• Supporting students with writing in-person and/or online for Evergreen Olympia or Tacoma
• Participating in weekly staff meetings and other professional development that help the Writing Center cohere as a community of practice
• Supporting Evergreen's writing communities through creating publicity and outreach projects, facilitating workshops, designing writing resources, and working with faculty in classes and programs
• Hosting Writing Center events, such as open mic nights and creative writing gatherings

Questions?

For more information about applying to be a writing tutor, please contact the Writing Center by email.