TAMC Student Fellows serve as high-level technical specialists bridging the gap between the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) and the Middlebury Institute’s mission of social justice and language inclusion. The fellowship requires proficiency in Spanish and expertise in translation, survey methodology, graphic design, content and curriculum development, and the implementation of community-centered policy. The TAMC Student Fellows will work closely with the TAMC Faculty Fellows on a variety of tasks, including qualitative and quantitative research, curriculum development, mapping, strategy development, public outreach in English and Spanish, and administrative support. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in local, Monterey-based community-engaged work.
The TAMC Fellowship is a partnership between the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), in which students, staff, and faculty collaborate on projects addressing language inclusion, community engagement, sustainability, and livability. Our approach is grounded in the CoLab initiative, which is collaborative, intentional, social justice-oriented, relationship-focused, and community-driven. We are currently hiring a TAMC student fellow who will work with Dr. Gabriel Guillén (TAMC fellowship manager and faculty fellow), Dr. Carolyn Meyer (TAMC faculty fellow), and AJ Ristino (current TAMC student fellow).
This is a California MIIS student position compensated at the Level C rate on the Midd student wage scale: $17.95 per hour
Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
End Date: May 28, 2027
Hours: 5-10 hours a week
Location: In-person in Monterey County
Reports to: Gabriel Guillén
Number of positions: 1
Main Responsibilities:
- Design educational and promotional content, including brochures, videos, and websites with interactive mapping.
- Collect and analyze research data to guide regional transportation policy.
- Collaborate with TAMC staff and community members to localize bilingual materials (English/Spanish), build engagement strategies, and promote street safety.
- Translate TAMC technical, policy, and educational materials accurately between English and Spanish for local communities.
Requirements
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Dispositions:
- Professional proficiency in Spanish.
- Experience navigating the linguistic and social complexities of Monterey County’s diverse demographics.
- Proven ability to engage in professional research, curriculum development, and public outreach.
- Hands-on experience with graphic design, content creation, GIS mapping, and web design.
- Understanding of how to move projects from theoretical research to practical, community-engaged application.
- Ability to produce professional-standard deliverables with minimal editorial oversight.
Physical Requirements/Environment:
- he Middlebury Institute of International Studies maintains a smoke-free workplace and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
- This position requires occasional moderate physical activity, including the ability to sit for extended periods, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds.
- TAMC Student Fellows will travel to different locations in Monterey County, and transportation costs will be reimbursed.
Applications will be reviewed by MIIS faculty/staff and TAMC representatives.
Student Employment Eligibility:
Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.
Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.
Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.
Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.
Hour Limitations:
All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.