Student Worker Job Openings
In order to apply for the jobs posted below, you must be enrolled full-time and a degree seeking student at SMSU. The Financial Aid Office will notify you of your work study eligibility on your financial aid award offer, which is posted to your e-services account. If you do not have work-study listed on your award offer, you are only eligible to apply for the jobs labeled with "Regular Pay". Feel free to reach out to the Financial Aid Office if you have questions.
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Department: Athletic Department
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
Athletics Ball Shaggers
Department: Athletic Department Hours per week: 5-20
Pay: $12.00/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Must have flexible schedules with nights/weekends available to work game days.
- Majority hours will be on Fridays, Saturdays, & Hours are dependent on home athletic schedules.
- Looking for individuals who have a passion for working in sports, strong communication skills, and are willing to commit to work multiple games or work an entire sport’s season specifically (example: working all/most of the home soccer games).
Duties Performed
- Get paid to be able to sit/stand on field or court side of every Mustang volleyball & soccer game!
- Looking for someone with the passion to watch volleyball/soccer and the desire to shag balls for games.
- Must be alert and paying attention closely by getting balls to the players or officials quickly.
- Sports include: volleyball & soccer
To Apply Contact:
Alex Baumann
Office Email: Alex.Baumann@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6276
Office Location: PE / RA / Schwan REC
Department: Athletic Department
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
Athletics Game Day Operations
Department: Athletic Department Hours per week: 5-20
Pay: $12.00/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Must have flexible schedules with nights/weekends available to work game days.
- Majority hours will be on Fridays & Saturdays and dependent on home athletic schedules.
- Looking for individuals who have a passion for working in sports, strong communication skills, and are willing to commit to work multiple games or work an entire sport’s season specifically (example: working all/most of the home football games).
Duties Performed
- Assist with operations and implementation of in game marketing, music, operations, and fan engagement on game
- Be able to work closely/communicate with the public address announcer and have the ability to follow directions on the game
- Sports include: football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, softball, and baseball.
- Positions include: Video Board Operator, Music Operator, Scoreboard Operator, and Play Clock These positions involve paying close attention and having a passion for the game to be able to be successful.
To Apply Contact:
Alex Baumann
Office Email: Alex.Baumann@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6276
Office Location: PE / RA / Schwan REC
Department: Athletic Department
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
Athletics Game Day Promotions
Department: Athletic Department Hours per week: 5-20
Pay: $12.00/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Must have flexible schedules with nights/weekends available to work game days.
- Majority hours will be on Fridays & Saturdays and dependent on home athletic schedules.
- Looking for individuals who have a passion for working in sports, strong communication skills, and are willing to commit to work multiple games or work an entire sport’s season specifically (example: working all/most of the home football games).
Duties Performed
- Assist marketing, media, and development staff with promotional duties on game days.
- MUST BE COMFORTABLE SPEAKING IN FRONT OF LARGE CROWDS (have the ability to be comfortable with a microphone and engaging the student body and fans).
- Sports include football, basketball, and volleyball
- Specific promotional activities include: Get to know your mustang, t-shirt toss, half time punt pass and kick, finish the lyric, assisting with Stanger Mascot, amongst other halftime challenges
To Apply Contact:
Alex Baumann
Office Email: Alex.Baumann@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6276
Office Location: PE / RA / Schwan REC
Department: Athletic Department
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
Athletics Mascot (Stanger)
Department: Athletic Department Hours per week: 5-20
Pay: $12.00/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Must have flexible schedules with nights/weekends available to work game days.
- Majority hours will be on Fridays & Saturdays and dependent on home athletic schedules.
- Looking for individuals who have a passion for working in sports, strong communication skills, and are willing to commit to work multiple games or work an entire sport’s season specifically (example: working all/most of the home football games).
Duties Performed
- Assist in mustang athletics game days and other athletic functions by being Stanger.
- This position requires individuals with the passion to wear a costume and show great pride & school spirit on game
- Duties include: wearing a costume, performing various activities throughout each game to increase fan & student engagement, and being willing to dance or be energetic at games.
- Sports include: football, basketball, volleyball, and other athletic functions and activities.
To Apply Contact:
Alex Baumann
Office Email: Alex.Baumann@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6276
Office Location: PE / RA / Schwan REC
Department: Marshall Area YMCA
Job Type: Work Study
Building Supervisor
Department: Marshall Area YMCA Hours per week: 10-20
Pay: $12.00/hr
5 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Previous customer service, sales or related
- CPR/AED/First Aid certification within first 90 days of Provided in-house.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee frequently is required to sit, reach, and move around the facility.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Occasionally works in outside weather
Duties Performed
- Responds to the needs of members, guests and staff
- Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants in the Y and on the phone, contributing to member retention. Maintains cleanliness and organization of the building.
- Conduct interviews and/or tours responsive to the needs of prospective members; sells
- Develops and maintains positive relationships while connecting people at the Y.
- Serves others by intentionally welcoming, connecting, and supporting members, and inviting them to get involved and give back to the community.
- Handles and resolves membership concerns and informs supervisor of unresolved
- Applies all YMCA membership
- Patrols and monitors the YMCA facility and grounds
- Assume other duties, responsibilities and projects identified as needed by the employee and approved and/or assigned by supervisor.
Building Supervisor shifts are 5pm till close on weekdays. There are also AM and PM shifts on weekends. The Y has flexible scheduling. Staff are scheduled when they are available.
To Apply Contact:
Tom Bolin
Office Email: tbolin@marshallareaymca.org
Office Phone: 507-532-9622
Office Location: 200 S. A Street Marshall, MN
Department: Marshall Area YMCA
Job Type: Work Study
Gym Supervisor
Department: Marshall Area YMCA Hours per week: 15-20
Pay: $12.00/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
- College student with work study hours.
- Must have availability on most weekdays in the 3 to 6pm timeframe.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
- Good social skills and a willingness to interact with a large variety of ages and backgrounds.
- Ability to enforce YMCA policies and set behavior consequences.
- Free YMCA membership
- Flexible scheduling
- Active and fun atmosphere
- Opportunity to have a positive impact in the community.
Duties Performed
- Supervision of all gym activities to ensure participant safety and adherence to behavior policies.
- Set-up and take down of equipment, such as pickleball / volleyball nets, raising basketball hoops.
- It is an active position with participant interaction across all activities.
- Documentation and reporting of accidents and incidents.
- Serve as a role model by demonstrating the Y’s core values.
- Position works closely with administrative staff, program directors, and member service staff.
To Apply Contact:
Tom Bolin
Office Email: tbolin@marshallareaymca.org
Office Phone: 507-532-9622
Office Location: 200 S. A Street Marshall, MN
Department: Technology Resource Center
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
IT Helpdesk Technician (entry level)
Department: Technology Resource Center Hours per week: 10-20
Pay: $12.00/hr
3 Positions Available
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who’s eager to jump into IT support and doesn’t mind solving tech problems. You should be able to handle troubleshooting on your own, stay organized, and communicate well with others. Basic knowledge of Windows, Mac, networking, Microsoft Office, and general hardware fixes is a plus. Being reliable and keeping things confidential is important, too.
Duties Performed
- Help staff with tech issues (software, hardware, etc.)
- Set up new computers
- Reset passwords and connect users to wifi
- Document issues and solutions
- Help troubleshoot network problems
- Jump in on other tasks when needed
To Apply Contact:
Tyler Upton
Office Email: tyler.upton@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6111
Office Location: McFarland Library- Front desk
Department: Marshall Area YMCA
Job Type: Work Study
Lifeguard
Department: Marshall Area YMCA Hours per week: 10-20
Pay: $12.00/hr
5 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency oxygen administration
- Current YMCA or American Redcross Lifeguard
- Child abuse prevention and blood borne pathogens training within 30 days of hire date
- Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
- Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
- Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
- Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
- See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.
- No cellphone use while actively guarding the pool
Duties Performed
Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the Y community.
- Maintains active surveillance of the pool area
- Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and the “safe-in-six” model; completes related reports as required
- Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area
- Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state health department code
- Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed
- Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving
- Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action
- Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants
- Attends all staff meetings and in-service training
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Occasional pool maintenance
To Apply Contact:
Stella Anderson
Office Email: sanderson@marshallareaymca.org
Office Phone: 507-532-9622
Office Location: 200 S. A Street Marshall, MN
Department: Marshall Area YMCA
Job Type: Work Study
Member Services Staff
Department: Marshall Area YMCA Hours per week: 10-20
Pay: $12.00/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
- College student with work study hours.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications must be completed within 60 days of hire (YMCA provided).
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be efficient at multitasking.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, volunteers, YMCA members,the public, and people of diverse backgrounds is essential.
- Strong communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
- Free YMCA membership
- Flexible scheduling
- Active and fun atmosphere
- Opportunity to have a positive impact in the community.
Duties Performed
The Marshall Area YMCA is seeking a member services staff to assist with achieving established membership goals and ensuring the overall delivery of excellent customer service to all members and guests. Member services staff are responsible for maintaining the welcome areas of the YMCA and greeting all members upon check in. This is a flexible, part-time role with on-site expectations during the school year.
- Provide excellent service to all members, guests and participants by greeting and welcoming all individuals, handle incoming calls and follow up calls in a friendly manner to build relationships, understand members goals and interests, and ensure that each member or guest has a positive experience.
- Process membership payments, enrollment, registrations and verify cash as required. Included but not limited to new member sign up, program registrations and locker rentals.
- Provide detailed, accurate and timely information on memberships, schedules, costs, programs and facility information.
- Effectively handle problems, conflicts and special requests through close communication with staff, volunteers, members, and guests.
- Seek accurate information and ensure proper communication of issues.
- Responsible for overall cleanliness and appearance of welcome center and facility.
- Assist with clerical functions of the welcome center which include but are not limited to filing, member calls, copying, member mailings and form verifications.
- The incumbent must be able to fulfill the above job requirements by purposefully challenging her/himself and others to accept and demonstrate the positive values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Serve as a role model by demonstrating the Y’s core values.
To Apply Contact:
Chelsey Hoekstra
Office Email: choekstra@marshallareaymca.org
Office Phone: 507-532-9622
Office Location: 200 S. A Street Marshall, MN
Department: International Education
Job Type: Work Study
Office Assistant
Department: International Education Hours per week: 15-20
Pay: $12.00/hr
1 Position Available
Qualifications
Work Study eligibility, ability to use Microsoft Office tools, excellent communication skills, organized and detail-oriented. Must be motivated and a self-starter, responsible and able to maintain confidentiality.Duties Performed
Answer phones, retrieve and respond to voicemails, respond to department e-mails, greet walk-in visitors to office, schedule appointments for students, connect with prospective international students, help with weekly international coffee hour, assist with special projects and scheduled events.To Apply Contact:
Jamie Leonard
Office Email: Jamie.Leonard@SMSU.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7222
Office Location: SC 237
Department: Small Business Development Center
Job Type: Work Study
Office Specialist
Department: Small Business Development Center Hours per week: 5-15
Pay: $12.00/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Have Work Study eligibility
- Can use basic Microsoft Office tools (like Word and PowerPoint)
- Have some experience with Canva or are willing to learn
- Are good communicators
- Can help out with simple marketing and social media tasks
- Like to keep things organized
- Can keep client information confidential
Duties Performed
- Assist with marketing and social media tasks
- Assist with compiling newsletters and success stories
- Search the internet for specific information as requested
- Assist with projects
- Learn useful skills that can help in future jobs
- Add some cool projects and stats to your resume
- Get real work experience in a friendly environment
- Don't worry if you're not an expert– we're happy to train you
To Apply Contact:
Kris Boedigheimer
Office Email: kris.boedigheimer@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7386
Office Location: ST 211
Department: Placement Office
Job Type: Work Study
Placement & Licensure Support
Department: Placement Office Hours per week: 8-10
Pay: $12.00/hr
1 Position Available
Qualifications
- Must be able to pay attention to details and be thorough.
- Confidentiality is required.
- Ability to work independently and with others.
Duties Performed
- sorting
- scanning
- recycling
- shredding
- vacuuming
- other duties as assigned
To Apply Contact:
Rebecca Panka
Office Email: rebecca.panka@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7059
Office Location: IL 152
Department: SMSU Foundation
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
SMSU Foundation Engagement Representative
Department: SMSU Foundation Hours per week: 6-12
Pay: $13.00/hr
4 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Enthusiastic about SMSU
- Punctual, reliable and adaptable
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Experience is organizing events, customer service and marketing is advantageous.
Duties Performed
These candidates will be connecting with alumni, friends, and community members through phone, e-mail, texting, and video communications. Promote upcoming events, and asking for monetary donations. Special outreach may be assigned.
To Apply Contact:
Rustin Buysse
Office Email: Rustin.Buysse@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6876
Office Location: Founders Hall 220
Department: SMSU Physical Plant
Job Type: Work Study
Student Groundskeeper
Department: SMSU Physical Plant Hours per week: 5-15
Pay: $12-15/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
A farm or lawn care background is desired, but not required.
We pay $1-2 per hour differential over normal workstudy rate depending on experience.
Duties Performed
- Operating a walk behind mower.
- Operating a line-trimmer (weed-eater).
- Litter and garbage pickup.
- Spraying of cracks. We spray Round-Up on the cracks in the sidewalks and parking lots. This is the only spraying I have students do.
- Detailing vehicles and equipment.
- Pulling weeds and watering.
- Snow shoveling, and spreading ice-melt.
To Apply Contact:
Jeff Jennings, Grounds & Road Maintenance Supervisor
Office Email: Jeff.Jennings@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7323
Office Location: SMSU Physical Plant
Department: Marshall Area YMCA
Job Type: Work Study
Swim Instructor
Department: Marshall Area YMCA Hours per week: 10-20
Pay: $12.00/hr
5 Positions Available
Qualifications
- YMCA or Redcross Swim Instructor certification preferred
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications preferred.
- Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
- Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
Duties Performed
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Swim Instructor at the Marshall YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swim classes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement.
- Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers program participants and families to other programs.
- Maintains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports).
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
- Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.
To Apply Contact:
Stella Anderson
Office Email: sanderson@marshallareaymca.org
Office Phone: 507-532-9622
Office Location: 200 S. A Street Marshall, MN
Department: SMSU Child Care Center
Job Type: Work Study
Teacher Assistant
Department: SMSU Child Care Center Hours per week: 10-20
Pay: $12.00/hr
4 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Good Attitude
- Love of children
- Dependable
- Organized
- Patient
- Friendly
Duties Performed
- Instruct and supervise children
- Share information and plan with all staff
- Share information with parents
- Keep files up to date
- Attend inservice training
To Apply Contact:
Kari Dahl Condezo
Office Email: karidahl46@hotmail.com
Office Phone: 507-537-6014
Office Location: 1502 Birch Street
Department: Marshall Area YMCA
Job Type: Work Study
Youth Development Staff
Department: Marshall Area YMCA Hours per week: 15-20
Pay: $12.00/hr
7 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Position requires a person with experience in working with younger children and leading activities. Must be at least 18 years of age. Person must have an energetic personality that reflects a love of children, can understand, and meet their wide variety of needs, and is creative and fun. CPR and First Aid certifications are required (may be obtained upon being hired).
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Incumbent must be able to move easily across a variety of indoor and outdoor terrain; participate in typical outdoor children’s games, sports, and activities; watch and listen to the activities of a group of children; lift up to 50 pounds; and spend up to eight hours per day outside in a variety of summer weather conditions.
Time Commitment: The After School Program operates from approximately 3:15pm to 6:00pm on school days. Child Watch operates on Monday – Saturday with both morning and afternoon sessions.
Duties Performed
Under the direction of the Director of Community Programs in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Marshall Area YMCA, Counselors are the primary staff working with a group of children. Youth ages range from 3 years old - 7th grade.
Staff will be responsible for leading activities that range from arts and crafts, STEM, gym games, swimming, parks, and more.
In addition, staff will be required to aid the Marshall Area YMCA in fulfilling our mission to instill the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility through programs and services that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
To Apply Contact:
Gary Barnes
Office Email: gbarnes@marshallareaymca.org
Office Phone: 507-532-9622
Office Location: 200 S. A Street Marshall, MN
Department: Marshall Area YMCA
Job Type: Work Study
Youth Sports Instructor
Department: Marshall Area YMCA Hours per week: 6-10
Pay: $12.00/hr
3 Positions Available
Qualifications
A Youth Sports Instructor should have experience developing and managing sports
programs, to include creating new programs, writing and implementing lesson
plans, equipment responsibility, and on-site responsibility.
CPR and First Aid; can be obtained upon hire at YMCA.
Duties Performed
Youth Sports Instructor is responsible for developing (lesson
plans) and implementing sports programs including but not limited to youth
basketball, soccer, and gymnastics. Must be enthusiastic and great with
children. In addition, he/she is to aid the Marshall Area YMCA in fulfilling our
mission to instill the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
through programs and services that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for
all. Pay range is based on qualifications. Must be available evenings and
Saturday mornings. Flexible scheduling, enthusiastic staff, free individual
membership. Must be available on weeknights and some weekends.
To Apply Contact:
Stella Anderson
Office Email: sanderson@marshallareaymca.org
Office Phone: 507-532-9622
Office Location: 200 S. A Street Marshall, MN