Staff Advance Departmental Projects Through Matching Project
In May, Human Resources launched the Emerson Matching Project to connect available staff with projects needing additional support during this time of physical distance. The goal of the Matching Project is to match available work and available talent as Emerson Everywhere continues. This project is an opportunity to connect operational needs with the talents of individual Emerson employees who may have availability and be able to advance some long-awaited projects.
Thus far, there have been 33 projects submitted, 9 of which have been completed, and many of which are still underway thanks to the support of 27 staff members. Projects included the creation of documents, videos, auditing information, data clean-up, troubleshooting technological issues, and project management. The goal is to empower all employees to utilize their skills in a fulfilling way, as well as enhance their connection with other areas of the Emerson community.
Alix Bigley (Performing Arts) helped on a few different projects: one with Jennifer Williams and Michelle Romero (Archives and Special Collections) on communications and marketing strategy, and another with Isaac Thweatt (Institutional Advancement) on enhancing and delivering Performing Arts development communications content.
Anne Cahill (Engagement Lab) helped Vicky Peterson and Greg D’Angelo (President’s Office) with the virtual video commencement project.
Christopher Stetson Wilson (Journalism) worked on a project with Janet Pohli (Human Resources) to update the HR Careers webpage, so external candidates have a more comprehensive understanding of the hiring process. The project was successful in creating more brand awareness and excitement about working for Emerson.
Wilson also worked with WERS to conduct interviews and write articles for “Basements of Boston: Interviews with local underground scene makers,” a new series on the WERS Music Blog that explores the ins and outs of the Boston underground scene from the viewpoint of performers, promoters, and others involved in keeping the backbone of the Boston music community alive. He worked with Ashley Peterson (WERS) as well as with WERS student music journalists.
“I was impressed with the people I worked with across campus,” Wilson observed. “They seemed genuinely thankful for the extra help. It also connected me further to the Emerson community. I really enjoy projects that connect up all the silos at an institution. It’s one thing I think Emerson makes an effort to do, much more than any other college I’ve worked for.”
The Emerson Matching Project is a great opportunity to learn about other areas of the College and utilize your skills to their full potential, as well as to learn, grow, and contribute to an existing need. To learn more about the Matching Project, visit emerson.edu/emerson-everywhere/work-anywhere/emerson-matching-project.
Diana Potter (Office of Research and Creative Scholarship)