OPEN WORK-STUDY POSITIONS

Department: Residence Life

Description of Work:

  • Sell concessions at front desk with care and customer service.
  • Restock the front desk.
  • Facilitate and prepare one to two front desk events a month.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the front desk spaces.
  • Keep appropriate documentation of front desk sales.
  • Monitor the safety of the building and call appropriate personnel when needed.
  • Ensure students are registering their guests at front desk.

Qualifications Required:

  • Be a returning student who has attended Trinity for at least one semester.
  • Have evening availability between 8pm and 1am a minimum of 3 days per week.

Number of Positions: 2

Number of Hours Per Week: 6-8

Preferred Method of Contact:

Description of Work:

Campus clean up, dorm work, recycling and other misc. duties as assigned

Number of Positions: 4

Number of Hours Per Week: 35

Preferred Method of Contact:

Description of Work:

Assist Director of Chapel Worship with administrative tasks focused on the College’s chapel program, including, but not limited to:

  • Tasks before chapel
  • Create ProPresenter slides
  • Collaborate with chapel student worker to create social media content
  • Tasks for the morning of chapel
  • Print and distribute Planning Center orders of service
  • Print Scripture reading
  • Open doors after rehearsal
  • Count and report attendance during message
  • Run ProPresenter slides
  • Communicate between director of campus worship and other service participants
  • Tasks after chapel
  • Assist with podcasting uploading (eventually)
  • Assist with filing and other administrative duties
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required: 

Presentation software proficiency or ability to learn quickly and efficiently.

Number of Positions: 1

Number of Hours Per Week: 8

Preferred Method of Contact:

  • Email Address: fdavis-harris@trnty.edu
  • Phone Number: (708) 293-4916

Description of Work:

  • The Community Engagement Manager will support the theatre program’s outreach and engagement efforts with local high schools, alumni, donors, and the broader Trinity community. This student worker will assist with promoting theatre events, coordinating recruitment activities, and fostering relationships with various stakeholders. This role is ideal for students interested in arts administration, event management, and community outreach.

Some Responsibilities Include:

  • High School Engagement & Recruitment:
    • Assist with high school visit days and facilitate communication with high school guest audiences attending theatre productions.
    • Support high school student recruitment by engaging with prospective students through outreach efforts such as calls, emails, cards, and event assistance.
    • Manage scheduling and communication for theatre scholarship auditions, ensuring smooth coordination with prospective students and their families
  • Program Publicity & Promotion:
    • Assist in publicizing theatre program events by distributing promotional materials (both digital and physical), including hanging posters on campus and in the community.
    • Coordinate headshot sessions for plays for marketing purposes.
  • Production/Program Development:
    • Provide logistical support for theatre workshops and events.
    • Develop community resource guides related to play content as needed.
  • Donor & Alumni Tracking and Communication:
    • Assist with tracking and maintaining communication with theatre program donors and alumni, supporting ongoing relationships through newsletters, event invitations, and updates.
  • Other Duties as Assigned:
    • Provide general administrative support to the theatre program

Qualifications Required:

  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Interest in theatre, arts administration, or community engagement.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Creative and proactive in promoting and engaging with the community.
  • Apply using this link: https://form.jotform.com/242634929122154

Number of Positions: 1

Number of Hours Per Week: 5

Preferred Method of Contact:

Department: Student Life

Description of Work:

The OAA Peer Mentor is a trusted peer who supports and guides peers with disabilities by supporting in social skills development, life skills, and college skills. Mentorship occurs during their academic year.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Social Skills Development

  • Inform and invite mentees to social activities.
  • Facilitate and connect mentees to new social connections such as clubs or groups.
  • Assist mentee with any interpersonal skills as needed.

Life Skills

  • Check-up with mentee on college life and how their day is going via text or phone call.
  • Break down complex terms and concepts into easier-to-understand language or steps.
  • Help mentees develop independence and self-advocacy skills.

College Skills

  • During meetings, a mentor will help a mentee create a weekly agenda.
  • Check in with mentees to ensure they use their resources..
  • Connects mentee to resources within campus when needed, including counseling, IT, the library, Cooper Career Center, Student life, etc.

Communication with Staff

  • Meet regularly with supervisor
    -Submit weekly reports including observations, concerns, and opportunities to appropriate supervisor.
  • Attend meetings with staff as necessary.

Time Commitment:

  • 2-3 hours per week
    -Regular text message or phone call check-ins at 3-4 times per week
    -This can decrease to a minimum of two times weekly check-ins as the mentee develops and creates healthy college habits.
  • Weekly meet-up/check-in/connection for at least one hour over a meal, coffee, or other activities both enjoy.
    -Regular check-in with supervisor

Qualifications Required:

  • Desire to serve students with disabilities.
  • Ability to stay calm in crises.
  • Ability to be flexible in scheduling and availability.
  • Ability to stay patient when explaining the same item multiple times

Number of Positions: 2

Number of Hours Per Week: 2-3

Preferred Method of Contact:

Description of Work: Cooper Center Vocation & Career Development Student Ambassadors are Student Leaders who represent the interests of The Cooper Center in the Trinity community, including:

  • Cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with other Student Leaders on campus to promote awareness, advocate for participation and inclusion, and exchange ideas that facilitate meaningful vocational and experiential work experiences;
  • Contributing to programs, projects, and other strategies to advance vocation and career development initiatives among students and alumni; and
  • Committing to self-development while helping equip peers with successful vocational and career preparedness and transition skills

Qualifications Required:  Minimum qualifications for the role of Student Ambassador for Vocation & Career Development are aligned with the 8 NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) career-readiness competencies most preferred by employers:

  • Proactive career and self-development through continual personal and professional learning and growth.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Critical thinking skills (able to identify and respond to needs based on situational and logical analyses).
  • Demonstrated ability to equitably engage with, advocate for, and include people from diverse groups and cultures.
  • A genuine desire to serve the Trinity community as a servant and or transformational leader.
  • Demonstrated professionalism, such as: integrity, self-accountability, maintaining a positive attitude in alignment with Vocation & Career Development vision, mission and values, etc.
  • A willingness to build and maintain internal and external collaborative relationships (internal and external) that support the work of Vocation & Career Development.
  • Proven ability to use, learn, or identify technologies to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish Vocation & Career Development goals.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • A Willingness to learn and leverage Handshake to help approve and promote internships, co-ops, jobs, events, and more.
  • Social media (Instagram and LinkedIn) and marketing experience preferred but not required.
  • Photography and videography experience preferred but not required.
  • A willingness to participate in on-the-job training.
  • Submission of an updated resume and cover letter.

Number of Positions: 2

Number of Hours Per Week: 10

Preferred Method of Contact:

Description of Work:

The College Ambassador is an essential part of the work we do in Trinity’s Admissions Office and one of the most pivotal parts of a visiting student’s experience on campus. Qualified applicants must have a passion for sharing their Trinity experience, as well as the ability to create a welcoming environment for all visitors.

The College Ambassador’s first priority will be interacting with prospective students and their families. He/she will:

– Give campus tours to prospective students, families, and visiting groups.
– Plan and prepare for prospective student visits.
– Support and participate in Admissions events such as Blueprints, visit days, open houses, and registration days.
– Engage in follow-up communication with students.
– Provide quality customer service to all guests throughout their visit.

Additionally, the College Ambassador will be responsible for performing various day-to-day tasks within the Admissions Office. He/she will:

– Perform office tasks as needed, including data entry, packaging info cards, responding to email inquiries, answering phones, etc.
– Support the recruitment efforts of individual admissions representatives as needed.
– Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications Required: 

– Need to be a student at Trinity for at least 1 semester, 2 semesters preferred.
– Working knowledge of (or willingness to learn) Microsoft Office Suite and Box.
– Genuine passion and love for Trinity.
– Excellent communication and hospitality skills.
– Driver’s license preferred.

Number of Hours Per Week: 5-20

Number of Positions: Several

Contact:

– Email Address: tina.tate@trnty.edu
– Phone Number: (708) 239-4713

Description of Work:

The A/V Department is looking for an audio visual technician, prior experience in sound or video production preferred, but not essential. We will teach those who are eager to learn! This is an entry level position with pay based on experience.

Tasks for the general A/V technician include, but are not limited to:

  • Working campus events, which includes delivery, set-up, operation and tear down of equipment including HD screens, laptop computers, microphones and more
  • Videography for classroom recordings
  • Maintenance of campus A/V equipment
  • Assigned office hours during the week based on your ability and schedule
  • Other tasks as determined lead technicians
  • Nights and weekends, as needed

Qualifications Required:

The ideal candidate will have superior communication skills, and an ability to learn, absorb, and apply skills taught by the lead and senior A/V technicians.
You must be able to lift equipment weighing 40 pounds.

Number of Hours per Week:  10 – 15

Number of Positions:  Varies

Contact: Ben.Fassl@trnty.edu

Description of Work:

  • Works closely with MarComm staff to generate content. Consultation with MarComm staff member is required before researching any story. Accepts assignments in writing from MarComm staff with the full intention of completing the assignment, which includes researching, interviewing, writing, and rewriting. Completes work by agreed-upon deadline. Maintains complete responsibility for the accuracy of all work. Is open to constructive editing and suggestions from MarComm staff.

Qualifications Required:

  • Demonstrates basic knowledge of and skill for writing web feature stories. Ability to create and ask good questions for the purpose of determining the facts and understanding key story elements before writing. Those interest in the position should submit a resume, cover letter, three to four writing samples and a recommendation from a Trinity professor to Angie Fratto.

Number of Hours per Week:  $40 per piece

Number of Positions:  3-4

Contact: angie.fratto@trnty.edu