Political Science at Westfield State University

10/19/2018

NEW JOB OPENING!
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Town of Blandford seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant to provide complex clerical and administrative support services to the Town Administrator and the Board of Selectmen. Desirable qualifications include Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred with two to three years experience in a responsible clerical or administrative position, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience to provide the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Read the full job description & requirements here.

Hours generally Monday and Thursday – 19 hours/weekly; flexibility on remaining time. Some evenings required. $15 to $18 an hour – wage commensurate with experience. Please send resume with a cover letter and 3 professional references addressing the job requirements to the Town Administrator to email address: [email protected]. Applications are preferred electronically – Due by October 26, 2018, 5:00pm. Blandford is an Affirmative Action EOE.

09/28/2018

Here's some more information on the Town of Blandford position!

Visit the following link for the Administrative Assistant job posting that Selectman McVey was referring to in his email/s below:
https://www.mma.org/listing/administrative-assistant-2/.

The full job description can also be found on our town website at www.townofblandford.com. And I'm in process of getting position also posted in the Country Journal, Westfield News, and the Republican. This will be a great opportunity for someone who has future aspirations to get involved in city or town local government.

Town of Blandford seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant to provide complex clerical and administrative support services to the Town Administrator and the Board of Selectmen. Desirable qualifications include Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred with two to three years experience i...

09/19/2018

JOIN US THURSDAY 9/20!
The University will be hosting State Senator Don Humason and Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi at a reception tomorrow (Thurs. Sept. 20). President Torrecilha will also speak. It's a great opportunity to hear from local officials running for election in this midterm election season!
Desserts will be served and the reception will start at 3:45 pm in Loughman Living Room in Scanlon.

09/18/2018

Welcome to the Political Science at Westfield State University facebook group! This page is intended for Political Science Students and Faculty to keep up to date with information such as departmental news, upcoming events, internship and job opportunities.
Please contact our department assistant with any questions [email protected] or 413-572-5709

09/18/2018

WSU Political Science Majors encouraged to apply!

Town of Blanford seeking P/T Admin. Assistant:
We have an opportunity or opening for a part-time, up to 20 hours per week, administrative assistant to the Board of Selectmen (3) and the Town Administrator for the Town of Blandford. A town of approximately 1200 people with a $4,000,000 budget. This would be an excellent opportunity for a student in PoliSci or Public Administration to take advantage of and to gain experience in working in a role that gains insight into public administration, small town politics, and managing interactions with various elected local boards, state elected officials,appointed boards, volunteer boards and town employees, and preparing for All Town Meetings and Special Town Meetings. Work would be conducted Monday evenings (Selectboard meetings) and during the day.

Contact for more information:
Eric McVey
Selectboard Member
Town of Blandford
1 Russell Stage Rd
Blandford MA 01008

09/18/2018

Westfield, Mass.—Leaders from Westfield State University and UMass Law officially announced a new 3 plus 3 law program today. The two public institutions emphasized the opportunity and affordability that the new partnership provides, as well as their common mission of graduating service-minded pro...