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Off-Campus Jobs
After school nanny/sitter
We are looking for 1 or more Swarthmore student for after school care for our 5 and 7yo boys. The older one will take the bus home and the other will require pickup around 3pm and walking or driving to our house–both very close to campus. Needing help M-F but happy to have multiple students help based on their class schedule. Start date would be early Jan (Jan 5th ideally) through the end of their school year (June).
Generous pay! Fun kids!
Also looking for sitters for the occasional nights/weekends.
Happy to offer mentorship for any science/pre-med students as we are both physicians and researchers.
Part-time afterschool child care
We are looking for after school care and homework supervision for our two children (9 year old daughter and almost 7 year old son). Responsibilities including meeting our kids at the bus stop (across from our home, which is 2 blocks from Hobbs coffee), supervising and supporting them with homework, assisting with snack preparation, and engaging them in age-appropriate indoor or outdoor play. Driving is not required. Hours are 3:45-6:15pm on Wednesdays and Fridays and 3:45-5:15pm on Thursdays. The position ideally starts the week of 2/9/25 with intermittent weeks in February and March, and will be weekly starting Monday 4/6/25 through the end of the college semester (or longer if you’re available, as the local elementary school finishes 6/11/25). We look forward to hearing from you!
Cat Sitter
Looking for a cat sitter to stop by home near campus 2x a day (am & pm) for an upcoming 3 day stretch. Will also need light house sitting help including trash/recycling to/from curb, taking in mail, etc. Experience with cats preferred.
Part-Time Research and Communications Assistant for Peacebuilding Initiative
We are seeking a part-time Research and Communications Assistant to support a long-term effort to improve how the peacebuilding field reduces armed conflict. No prior peacebuilding experience is required. What matters most is intelligence, curiosity, strong writing skills, and an interest in contributing to work that aims to prevent violence.
This role supports the work of Milt Lauenstein, who has spent more than twenty-five years in peacebuilding and has founded efforts such as the Purdue Peace Project, the Better Evidence Project at George Mason University, and the Effective Peacebuilding Initiative. His focus is on encouraging funders and practitioners to make decisions based on evidence of what works, to collaborate more effectively, and to ensure that local leaders play a central role in designing peace interventions.
Responsibilities may include:
Drafting, editing, and refining articles, briefs, and other written materials
Assisting with publication and outreach strategies
Supporting a multi-media campaign to promote evidence-informed peacebuilding
Engaging with Milt’s network to understand feedback and refine messaging
Participating in planning sessions and helping move projects forward
Using AI tools collaboratively during writing and strategy discussions
What we are looking for:
A strong writer who reads widely and communicates clearly
Someone organized, proactive, and able to work independently
Comfort collaborating over regular Zoom calls
An interest in global issues, philanthropy, or social impact work
The position begins part time with the possibility of growing into a long-term or full-time role.
If this sounds interesting contact Pintso Lauenstein, peterpintso@gmail.com, subject Peace Assist
Childcare for school aged children (part time)
Beginning February 2026 we are in need of childcare for our four school aged children in Swarthmore near Henderson field. Before school and after school care. Shifts would be split and require 7:30am-9am then again at 3:30pm until 5:30pm. We have four boys ages (7,7,10,12). Schedule will consist of preparing lunches, snacks and backpacks then getting three younger ones off to school in time for first bell. After school care will require pickup from school or from bus stop (both walking distance to our home). Healthy snack preparation and homework help. Ideally we would like an experienced driver to get them to and from after school activities if needed. No personal car is necessary as we have a third can (minivan) that can be used. If interested and this would work with your school schedule please reach out! Look forward to speaking with you!
Burkhart Family