Student Employment

Work-Study Positions

On-campus job opportunities are available to NICC students. Also known as work-study, student employment at NICC is a great way to earn extra money for college expenses. Student workers will also discover new interests and gain valuable work experience while working part-time on campus.

  • Pay rate starts at $12 per hour
  • Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine type of work eligibility
  • Earnings are paid directly to students through direct deposit as a regular paycheck every two weeks
  • Hours vary based on each position and your available hours (maximum is 20/hours per week)

We encourage you to explore the opportunities below. Once you have identified a position of interest, contact that supervisor directly to discuss further details. If you are hired for the position, NICC Human Resources and the supervisor will contact you in order to complete the next steps in the hiring process (HR forms, submitting documents, time entry training, job overview and training, etc.).

If you have additional questions on how to apply for work study positions, contact the Student Services office at 844-642-2338, ext. 2700 or stop by.

Position Campus Department Wage
Student Life Ambassador Peosta or Calmar Student Life $12/hour

The Student Life Ambassador Program is a leadership program that offers Northeast Iowa Community College students an opportunity to represent and promote the College to current and prospective students, and their families.

Student Life Ambassadors will introduce visitors to campus life, College traditions and achievements by conducting campus tours, promoting student clubs. campus activities and serve as a leader and voice of the student body.

More information and application available here.

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

If you are interested in this position, please contact the campus that you are attending:

  • Peosta - Kara Popp, Director of Student Life | poppk@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 2230 
  • Calmar - Shannon Dirks, Assistant Director of Student Life | dirkss@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 1187
Position Campus Department Wage
NICC Program Ambassador Peosta or Calmar Student Life/Admissions/Academic Dean $12/hour

Job Description/Duties:

The program ambassador is a unique opportunity for students to showcase and share information about their degree program at NICC from the student's perspective.

  • Providing representation at college events, visit days, and program previews
  • Leading campus tours and sharing their experiences at the college and in the program
  • Providing program/college testimonials and videos
  • Engaging with campus visitors and prospective students
  • Participating in recruitment calling or one-on-one in-person visits
  • Mentoring a first-year student or being mentored by a second-year ambassador or faculty/staff member
  • Visiting their high school with a representative to share their experiences at NICC and in the program
  • Assisting new students during the first week of class and at orientation
  • Mentoring or working with undecided students
  • Participating in Career Days with younger students
  • Serving as front-line greeters at the admissions/reception desk and recruitment events

Hours:  

  • Times and days vary based on campus events.
  • Most events will be happening Monday - Friday

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

If you are interested in this position, please contact the campus that you are attending:

  • Peosta - Kara Popp, Director of Student Life | poppk@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 2230 
  • Calmar - Shannon Dirks, Assistant Director of Student Life | dirkss@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 1187
Position Campus Department Wage
Cafeteria Helper Peosta or Calmar Cafeteria $12/hour

Job Description/Duties: 

  • Meal prep assistance for the day/week.
  • Assist with catering on campus - prep/delivery
  • Assist with clean up - including dishes.
  • Other duties as assigned.  

Job Qualifications/Skills:

  • Strong desire to work
  • Able to follow directions well 

Hours:  

  • Up to 20 hours per week.  Flexible hours between times listed.
  • Monday – Thursday 7:00AM to 3:00PM  Friday 7:00AM to 2:00PM

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

If you are interested in this position, please contact the campus that you are attending:

  • Calmar - Curley Todd, Cafeteria Manager | toddje@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 1335 
  • Peosta - Kayla Staner, Campus Operations Director | stanerka@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 2156
Position Campus Department Wage
Chase the Cougar Mascot Peosta or Calmar Student Life $12/hour

Job Description/Duties: 

As Chase Cougar you will attend various athletic and community events where the mascot has been requested to appear. The mascot will appear at a variety of athletic, student life and community events that align with the mission and values of Northeast Iowa Community College. Appearances may include but are not limited to campus visit days, student life events, student orientation, athletic competitions and parades.

Job Qualifications/Skills:

Wearers of the Chase Cougar mascot costume must demonstrate the core values of the mascot - strength, determination and leadership. In addition to these characteristics, the performer will need to:

  • Be a student of good financial and academic standing with the College
  • Able to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Be physically fit and within the costume manufacturer's suggested height range (5’10” - 6’1”)
  • Have the physical capability to perform required actions, stunts and activities
  • Positively interact well with children, teens and adults
  • Agree to complete a training module and sign the Mascot Code of Conduct. Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct will result in termination of performance duties.

Hours: 

  • Varies depending on events and performer availability. 

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

If you are interested in this position, please contact the campus that you are attending:

  • Peosta - Kara Popp, Director of Student Life | poppk@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 2230 
  • Calmar - Shannon Dirks, Assistant Director of Student Life | dirkss@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 1187
Position Campus Department Wage
Chase the Cougar Handler Peosta or Calmar Student Life $12/hour

Job Description/Duties: 

As a mascot handler and member of Chase’s Crew, you will attend various athletic and community events where the mascot has been requested to appear. The Student Life Office will function as the supervisor of this role. 

 Job Qualifications/Skills:

Crew Members must demonstrate the core values of the mascot - strength, determination and leadership. In addition to these characteristics, handlers will need to:

  • Be a student of good financial and academic standing with the College
  • Able to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Positively interact well with children, teens and adults
  • Observe the crowd and environment for any safety issues and respond accordingly
  • Ensure the mascot stays on schedule at events
  • Observe the mascot’s body language for signs of stress and respond appropriately
  • Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the costume after each event
  • Never reveal the identity of the mascot performer
  • Agree to complete a training module and sign the Mascot Code of Conduct. Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct will result in termination of duties.

Hours: 

  • Varies depending on events and performer availability. 

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

If you are interested in this position, please contact the campus that you are attending:

  • Peosta - Kara Popp, Director of Student Life | poppk@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 2230 
  • Calmar - Shannon Dirks, Assistant Director of Student Life | dirkss@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 1187
Position Campus Department Wage
Child Development Center Worker Peosta or Calmar Child Development Center $12/hour

Job Description/Duties:  

  • Assist in classrooms
  • Laundry, cleaning, and kitchen duties
  • Prepare activities for classrooms
  • Assist directors with general paperwork
  • Other duties as assigned by directors

Job Qualifications/Skills:

  • Must pass a state and federal criminal records check 
  • Strong desire to work
  • Physical vitality and stamina
  • Early childhood experience preferred but not required

Hours:  

  • Flexible hours, Monday through Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

If you are interested in this position, please contact the campus that you are attending:

  • Calmar - Brook Hjerlied, Child Care Director | hjerliedb@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 1451 
  • Peosta - Shelly Roling, Child Care Director | rolings@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 2245
Position Campus Department Wage
eSports Student Assistant Peosta eSports $12/hour

Job Description/Duties:

  • Assist the eSport coach in eSport events such as competitions and scrimmages against other teams.
  • Manage stream transitions during gameplay as needed.
  • Make sure records of other games are maintained to be switched on.
  • Assist with small recruitment efforts at campus events.
  • Be able to commentate games and explain them to an audience.

Job Qualifications/Skills:

  • Be able to commentate on games and explain them to an audience that doesn’t understand them over a stream.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 Hours:  

  • Will be needed from 4:45 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday - Thursday

 Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

  • Verrick Foust | foustv@nicc.edu | 563-265-5687 or 844-642-2338, ext. 3109
Position Campus Department Wage
Milker Calmar Iowa Dairy Center $12/hour

Job Description/Duties: 

  • Assist with milking shifts at Iowa’s Dairy Center.  Milking shifts are at 4:00am, noon and 8:00pm daily.  Shifts typically last 2.5 hours which includes time to power wash the parlor.  
  • May be scheduled to assist with daily calf chores which occur at 5:00am and 5:00pm.  
  • May be scheduled for evening robot chores prior to the 8:00pm milking shifts.
  • Cows calve on a daily basis and at all times throughout the day. Therefore newborn calves born during your shift and their dams must be processed including colostrum administration.

 Job Qualifications/Skills:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to stand for 2.5 hours during milking shift
  • Ability to lift 80 pounds
  • Strong communication skills especially with the full-time employees and your co-workers.  
  • Ability to begin milking shifts promptly at 4:00am, noon and 8:00pm
  • Ability to be scheduled every other weekend and holiday.
  • Ability to strictly adhere to the protocols established by the Dairy Center farm managers and the Diary Foundation Board of Directors.

 Hours: 

  • Seven days a week at the times outlined above in the job description.

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

Position Campus Department Wage
Library Worker Calmar Library $12/hour

Job Description/Duties:

  • Assist patrons at the circulation desk and with the card catalog
  • Check out items
  • Check in items using Horizon
  • Put items away on shelves, straighten and dust shelves
  • Other duties as assigned by library staff

Job Qualifications/Skills:

  • Strong desire to work
  • Attention to detail
  • Good computer skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to lift 20 lbs
  • Friendly
  • Motivated and reliable self-starter

Hours:

  • Flexible hours, Monday through Friday

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

  • Victor Lieberman, Learning Resources Coordinator | liebermanv@nicc.edu | 844-642-2338, ext 2269
Position Campus Department Wage
Social Media Assistant Peosta or Calmar Marketing $12/hour

Job Description/Duties:

  • Take pictures at compass events, student pictures and other pictures needed for social media.
  • Take videos and interview students.
  • Create graphics using Canva templates provided by the Social Media Manager.
  • Post the social media graphics to Facebook and Instagram.

Job Qualifications/Skills:

  • Some experience of taking pictures and videos on a smart phone is required.
  • Some experience working with graphics is preferred.

Hours:

  • Times and days vary based on campus events.
  • Most events will be happening Monday - Thursday

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

  • Tara Cooley, Social Media and Public Relations Manager | cooleyta@nicc.edu | 844-642-2338, ext. 2182
Position Campus Department Wage
Ft. Atkinson Gym Monitor Calmar Student Life $12/hour

Job Description/Duties: 

  • Supervise students and manage Fort Atkinson gym.  
  • Duties will include overseeing intramural sports, other events
  • Making sure students respect college property 
  • Working with the supervisor regarding any issues or maintenance needed at the Fort Atkinson gym.

 Job Qualifications/Skills:

  • Willingness to supervise and have fun with others! 
  • Have organizational skills to facilitate events. 
  • Responsible and reliable as this individual(s) will open and close the gym Monday - Thursday evenings.

 Hours: 

  • Monday – Thursday, 5-9pm 

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

  • Shannon Dirks, Assistant Director of Student Life | dirkss@nicc.edu | 844-642-2338, ext 1187