Meet the Team

Nicole Potestivo (she/her)Coordinator of the Pride Center
(860)465-0056
Student Center, Rm 108G
potestivon@easternct.edu

Rachel Betts (She/They)Graduate Intern of the Pride Center
(860)465-0768
Student Center, Rm 108G
bettsr@easternct.edu

Arden Parzych (they/them)Student Ambassador

Asia Baskerville (she/her)Student Ambassador

Join the Team!

The Pride Center is now hiring Student Ambassadors
Application Closes @ 11:59pm (EST) November 30, 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION 
The Pride Center Office & Program Assistant, also known as the Pride Center Student Ambassador, works to support the mission and goals of the Pride Center. Student Ambassadors will assist in the daily operations of the Pride Center and work under the supervision of the Pride Center Graduate Intern. The Student Ambassador position includes, but is not limited to: 

• ensuring that the Pride Center is a welcoming and accessible space to all visitors by acknowledging, greeting, and engaging with those who enter the space;  
• supporting the daily operations of the Pride Center; 
• maintaining the Pride Center Open Closet initiative, lending library, and other resources ensuring ease of access; 
• creating and implementing various programs and initiatives as they align with the mission, vision, and values of the Pride Center; 
• collaborating with Unity Wing staff to organize activities that engage student issues and concerns on a local, national, and global level; 
• assisting in the promotion of Pride Center and Unity Wing events; 
• willingness to learn about issues of intersectionality and social justice as they relate to LGBTQIA+ communities within Eastern’s campus and beyond. 

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS 
The Pride Center Student Ambassador must be a currently enrolled Eastern student in good standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to social justice and diversity and desire to develop spaces to challenge issues of social injustice, heterosexism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of oppression. The Student Ambassador must also show enthusiasm to represent the Pride Center, willingness to work with others and individually and collaborate with clubs/organizations and various offices and departments within the university. Qualified applicants must be able to manage multiple tasks, work in a lively environment, and have strong communication skills.  
 
HOW TO APPLY 

• Submit an application via MS Forms by 11:59pm Thursday, November 30 (Resume and (1) reference required)- https://bit.ly/pridecenterhiringF23 
• Attend a Pride Center or Unity Wing event from the list linked below by December 8, 2023- https://bit.ly/PrideCenterApplicantionEventsF23 
• Schedule a 30-minute interview for the week of December 4-8 using the link provided upon the completion of the application form.