Driver

Posting ID

134671

Department

International Writing/Graduate College

Jobcode

Transportation Operations

Working Title

Driver

Details

The INTERNATIONAL WRITING PROGRAM (IWP) began in 1967 as a way to bring together a wide range of international writers to examine current trends in world literature. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary year, the IWP’s Fall Residency is the oldest and largest multinational residency in the world, having hosted over 1,400 writers from more than 150 nations at the University of Iowa—a major American research institution internationally renowned for its writing programs—and Iowa City, in part because of the IWP’s presence, has been designated a UNESCO City of Literature. For 2023, the IWP will bring together approximately 35 of the world’s emerging and established writers to participate in the Fall Residency’s unique intercultural experience. Over the course of 11 weeks[CS1] (file:///C:/Users/hjcarrillo/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/K3CID7LB/2023%20IWP%20Driver%20Posting%20(2).docx#_msocom_1) , aside from working on their own projects, writers will give readings and lectures that share their work and cultures, collaborate with artists from other genres and art forms, and travel and interact with American audiences and literary communities across the U.S.

The International Writing Program is looking to hire several drivers to assist in transporting IWP residents to and from various events in Fall 2023. There may also be opportunities for duties beyond just driving on a case-by-case basis (setting up and facilitating events, for example).

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Driver’s License (please note: you will need to provide the University with a copy of your three-year driving history—this is easiest to do if you have held a U.S. driver’s license for at least three years, but it may also be possible to locate and translate your foreign driving history, however, this would be your responsibility)

• Due to the fluctuating nature of scheduling transportation for 35 writers, we request that applicants have access to a smart phone in which to consult maps and check email when away from home

• Strong ability to work independently and reliably

• A flexible or consistent schedule (weekday and weekend availability, ability to drive on an ad-hoc basis)

• A friendly and professional attitude

Desired Qualifications:

• Foreign language skills

Dates:

The candidate must be available on the weekend of August 19 and November 4, when the writers arrive from/depart for their international locales. Night and weekend work will be required. Work obligations will end around November 4.

Hours:

To be determined. Drivers will work closely with the Fall Residency Coordinator and Fall Residency Assistant on an agreed upon schedule on a weekly basis.

Salary:

This is an hourly position to be paid: $16/hour

Application Instructions:

Email resume and cover letter to Khaled Rajeh, Fall Residency Assistant: krajeh@uiowa.edu. In the cover letter, please note any type of potential scheduling conflicts or blackout dates from August 16 to November 6, 2023.

Contact

KHALED RAJEH
Email: krajeh@uiowa.edu

Application Instructions

Email resume and cover letter to Khaled Rajeh, Fall Residency Assistant: krajeh@uiowa.edu. In the cover letter, please note any type of potential scheduling conflicts or blackout dates from August 16 to November 6, 2023.

Ad Start Date

05/31/2023

Ad End Date

07/31/2023