Student Positions

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Regular College and Work-study Student Jobs

Student employees are vital to the success of Carroll College, and employment can be a very important part of a student's experience at Carroll.  Working while attending college can help to defer the cost of education, assist you in learning valuable time management skills, and give you transferable experience when you enter the job market.

Most student employment positions are located on-campus, and when it comes to convenience, on-campus jobs can't be beat!  Our Work-Study program does offer some opportunities as well that are available in our local community-based, non-profit, and/or governmental community service organizations.  Work experience helps students develop a variety of skills, including communication and interpersonal skills. These skills, along with the skills gained through academic course work and extra-curricular activities will prove to be very useful in preparing students for future careers.

To be eligible to for these positions, a student must be admitted and registered at least half time (6 credit or more) and be in good academic standing during the current semester in which the student works. The only exception to this enrollment requirement is during the summer.

To apply for a position, reach out directly to the contact person in the posting to find out how they would like you to apply.  If they request an application, it can be found here: application for student employment.  

Student Employees are encouraged to read and become familiar with the Student Employment Handbook.  

See the list below for available regular college and work-study positions available at Carroll College.

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department:  Athletics

Duties and Responsibilities: Sell tickets at Carroll College athletic events.

Qualifications:  Need to be comfortable using Ipods and Ipads for online ticketing platform.

Employment Specifications:  Work-Study preferred, but not required - Must be currently enrolled at Carroll College. 

Approximate Hours/Week:  5 to 10 hours per week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Must be able to work evening and weekends at home athletic events. 

Length of Employment:  Academic Year

Wage Rate:  $11.50/hour

Contact Information to Apply:  Conlan Burk, Sports Information Director cburk@carroll.edu 

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department:  Athletics

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist athletic staff with setting up athletic facilities and equipment for events and take-down and clean-up following events.  Duties may include assisting during events.

Employment Specifications:  Work-Study preferred, but not required - Must be currently enrolled at Carroll College.

Approximate Hours/Week:  10-15 hours per week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Must be able to work evening and weekends at home athletic events. 

Length of Employment:  Academic Year

Wage Rate:  $11.50/hour

Contact Information to Apply:  Conlan Burk, Sports Information Director cburk@carroll.edu 

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Conference Services

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the Conference Services staff with duties such as answering phones, replying to emails, assisting conference guests, set up and tear down of events, updating calendars and assisting in the day-to-day happenings of the Conference Services office.  Successful applicant must have experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Gmail, additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  Data entry ability and knowledge of basic office procedures.  Must be organized and have good time management skills. Must be flexible, reliable and have the ability to work with minimal supervision. 

Employment Specifications:  Work-study Only - Before applying, contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you have work-study. 

Approximate Hours/Week:  10 hrs/week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible

Length of Employment:  Academic Year 

Wage Rate:  $11.50/hr

Contact Information:  Kate Hogan – khogan@carroll.edu 

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

ExplorationWorks is a hands-on science center located in the Great Northern Town Center in Helena, MT. Each year over 40,000 visitors of all ages come to ExplorationWorks to experience our many exhibits, programs, camps and classes. In addition, we offer science classes and experiences offsite at schools and community centers. Every day we inspire kids and their families to discover, explore and learn together. Our staff consists of 14 regular employees as well as seasonal staff. We are proud to offer a fun, educational and positive place to work. Museum hours are 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Summary of Position: The STEM Educator will deliver hands-on science lessons during educational programs at ExplorationWorks, including Saturday TinkerLabs, afterschool programs, Early Explorer programs, and outreach programs as scheduled. Position is open until filled. We are seeking a part-time educator for 10 hours per week, on a varying schedule primarily including some Saturdays and afterschool hours.

 Essential Functions: 

  • Facilitate Saturday TinkerLabs, guiding students and families through experiments and science activities.

  • Co-teach weekly afterschool science and technology classes for children ages 7-12.

  • Support educators on various programs, Early Explorers and outreach programs.

  • Collaborate with ExWorks educators through email, phone, text and in person.

  • Manage behavior and ensure safety of all students.

  • Report to supervisor any situation meriting parental communication.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Experience working with children or have an interest in teaching.

  • Quick learner who can independently lead classroom science activities.

  • Responsible, self-motivated, and capable of performing assigned tasks without direct supervision.

  • Excellent classroom management skills.

  • High-energy and engaging presentation skills.

Requirements: 

  • Must pass a required background check.

  • Must have reliable personal transportation to and from ExWorks.

  • In addition to teaching, this position may include weekly training, meetings and class prep in coordination with supervisors.

Employment Specifications:  - Work Study only - Before applying, contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you have work-study. 

Approximate Hours/Week:  10 hours per week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements: Flexible schedule preferred with open times in afterschool hours and/or weekends. 

Length of Employment:  Academic Year

Wage Rate:  $13/hour

Contact Information to Apply:  Please submit resume and hours of availability to Deputy Director of Programs, Jessie Herbert-Meny at jessieh@explorationworks.org. Call (406) 603-4133 with any questions.

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department:  Facilities Management

Duties and Responsibilities:  Assist Facilities Management personnel by helping to maintain the buildings by working with the Facilities staff or alone, performing different tasks associated with the field of maintenance, such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, furniture moving and deliveries.

Qualifications:  Must be responsible and dependable.  Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Employment Specifications:  Work study preferred, but not required - Must be currently enrolled at Carroll College. 

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible - between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday

Length of Employment:  Academic Year

Wage Rate:  $12.00/hour

Supervisor:  Dan Byrd, Assistant Director of Facilities

Contact Information:  dbyrd@carroll.edu or call 406-871-2637

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department:  OIA

Role summary: The Marketing and Communications Student Writer/Editor for the Office of Institutional Advancement will be responsible for researching, writing, and editing content for communication vehicles predominantly for our alumni e-newsletters along with marketing and communication pieces, brochures, letters, solicitations, magazines and other collateral. The position reports to the Communications and Marketing Associate and also assists the Office of Institutional Advancement with editing and proofing of materials produced by the department.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Compose web content including weekly news stories, calendar items, contact information, profiles, feature stories, program information, and other items as assigned.

  • Research, write, and edit a variety of stories for employee intranet sites.

  • Conduct interviews, research and cover activities and events as assigned to effectively write feature stories for web, print, and periodicals.

  • Provide proofreading and editing support to OIA for communication pieces produced by the department. 

  • Maintain thorough files, records and track communications to provide project continuity, and history.

  • Perform other editorial assignments and projects as assigned.

Qualifications: 

  • Outstanding content development and writing skills for a variety of online and hard-copy media.

  • Collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment.

  • Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, writing, and by phone.

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Carroll College business, students, alumni and other constituents. Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties.

  • Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects.

  • Strong skill in writing in a journalistic style appropriate to various tasks such as websites, newsletters, marketing collaterals, social media, etc.

  • Strong proofreading and editing skills.

  • Use of computers, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Employment Specifications:  Work-Study preferred, but not required - Must be currently enrolled at Carroll College.

Approximate Hours/Week:  15 to 20 hours per week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible - between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday 

Length of Employment:  Academic Year

Wage Rate:  $12.00/hour

Supervisor:  Allie Keleti - akeleti@carroll.edu

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Communication Center

Duties and Responsibilities: Peer tutors facilitate student learning by helping to clarify specific course content and promote the use of appropriate study strategies. This position assists students in improving academic achievement, supports students by reviewing and clarifying learning problems, and provides useful study skills to students that need supplemental help.  Additionally, peer tutors provide subject-area knowledge and serve as a model for students in the techniques, strategies, attitudes, and beliefs that successful learners employ as they acquire new knowledge, solve problems, and complete academic tasks. Other assistance might include reviewing class material, discussing text, reviewing test questions, generating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems.

Qualifications:  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed. Must be organized and have good time management skills. Must be comfortable with public speaking as you will be helping students prepare presentations.

Employment Specifications:  Work-study preferred, but not required - Must be currently enrolled at Carroll College.

Approximate Hours/Week:  10 hrs/week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible

Length of Employment:  Academic Year 

Wage Rate:  $11.50/hr

Contact Information:  Alan Hansen - ahansen@carroll.edu 

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Helena School District

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist students in becoming more fluent readers by helping students with: letter recognition; letter/sound correspondence; and decoding and encoding words. Duties would also include reading stories to students and listening to students read. Work would be on a one-to-one or small group basis.

Qualifications: Must be conscientious, friendly, well-adjusted individuals who like children and reading. 

Employment Specifications: Work-Study Only.  Before applying, contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you have work-study. 

Approximate Hours/Week: 10 hours per week during school year 

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Monday – Friday, between 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Length of Employment: Academic Year

Wage Rate: $13.00/hour

Supervisor:  School Principal

Contact Information:  Maureen Kloker, Helena Public School HR Department mkloker@helenaschools.org  or (406) 324-2012

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Campus Computing and Information Technology

Purpose of Job:  Student Tech Saints will work as members of the User Services team to provide campus-wide technology support to end-users and will assist CCIT staff in providing IT services. Tech Saints will serve to supplement services provided by the Help Desk services, acting as backup to the Technology Help Desk Specialist in completing support requests submitted by phone, web or walk-in. 

Qualifications:  No computer experience required.  Ability to learn and understand a variety of technical issues; ability to take direction; familiarity with computer hardware and basic operating system and network connectivity knowledge; customer service and interpersonal skills; computer skills including an understanding of Google Suite and working knowledge of basic applications technology.

Employment Specifications:  Work-Study preferred, but not required - Must be a current student at Carroll College.

Approximate Hours/Week:  Approximately 10 to 15 hours/week during the academic year

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  8am- 5pm Monday through Friday; hours can vary during school year

Length of Employment:  Academic Year

Wage Rate:  $12.00/hour

Supervisor:  Misti Nettleton

Contact Information:  Email mnettleton@carroll.edu or call 406-447-4381 

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Saints Success Center

Duties and Responsibilities: To serve as a vital member of the Saints Success Center (SSC). To help the SSC conduct regular business. To assist in the development of office projects and routine office procedures. Office Assistants are also important resources for students who come to the SSC for assistance.  Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist in the preparation of “Saints Scoop,” the weekly electronic communication to students.

  • Assist in the maintenance of the online job board, Handshake as well as post positions to Handshake.

  • Correspond with employers, students and faculty through the Career Services email account.

  • Assist with a variety of special events offered by the department, including registration events, global learning initiatives, (Career) fairs, Etiquette Dinner, etc.

  • Complete small jobs as delegated by SSC staff; file documents, deliver documents, make copies, scan items etc. 

  • Run various errands (on-campus) related to the work of the department.

  • Manage table in the Cube during Fall/Spring Registration and for special initiatives.

  • Maintain a clean work environment and provide physical assistance, move tables, clean offices, water plants, etc, when prompted.

  • Update and organize project binders.

  • Tend the SSC front desk (when necessary).

* Answer the phone and check voicemail.

* Assist students with checking in for, and making appointments with, the SSC staff.

* Process incoming and outgoing mail.

  • Assist all SSC services and offices as needed, including academic advising, accessibility services, campus security, career services, global learning, veteran services, and residential life & housing.

  • Duties and responsibilities vary depending on which SSC staff requires aid. Varying duties include managing the career services email, registering new students, updating master lists, etc.

  • Office Assistant(s) may be asked to work under one SSC staff while also managing extra projects provided by other staff members.

Qualifications:  Must be detail-oriented and meticulous.  Comfortable using Google Suite, Google Drive, Word, Excel and Carroll Self-service.  Previous work experience in an office is not required. Must be organized, reliable, and self-motivated and feel comfortable approaching their peers to offer assistance. This position requires the ability to assist students by advising, listening, creating and delivering exceptional programs, and working collaboratively so that every student who enters the Saints Success Center feels supported, encouraged, and inspired. 

Desirable attributes include the ability and motivation to learn about the available resources to become effective in dealing with students seeking information and an assertive posture with staff and supervisors. Students who require constant supervision would not perform well at this job.

Employment Specifications:  Work-study preferred, but not required - Must be a current student at Carroll College.

Approximate Hours/Week:  10 hrs/week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible

Length of Employment:  Academic Year 

Wage Rate:  $11.50/hr

Contact Information:  Laurie Rodriguez, lrodriguez@carroll.edu or call 406-447-5465

Applicant must be a current Carroll College student enrolled in at least 6 credits to be eligible to apply.

Department: Counseling/Wellness Center

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in maintaining immunization and health records in order. Extra time is needed in the fall during registration to place all incoming students records in new files and filing them. Pick up mail. Assist in maintaining files of health educational materials. Answer telephone when nurse and office manager are busy with clients. Helping schedule students for health or counseling appointments. Take fee collections to the Business Office. Assist Counselor/Community Educator with any programs and support needed for those programs.

Qualifications:  Good organizational skills and must be reliable. 

Employment Specifications:  Work-study Only - Before applying, please contact Financial Aid if you are not positive you are eligible for work-study.

Approximate Hours/Week:  8 - 10 hrs/week

Special Time/Schedule Requirements:  Flexible

Length of Employment:  Academic Year 

Wage Rate:  $11.50/hr

Supervisor and Contact Information:  Lindy Coonen, lcoonen@carroll.edu or call: 406-447-5441

Internships or Off-Campus Part-Time & Seasonal Jobs

Students of Carroll College interested in searching for Internships or Off-Campus Part-Time or Seasonal Jobs, please log-in to Handshake at carroll.joinhandshake.com.