Student Employee Job Postings
Explore the available on-campus positions available for Mid-State student employees. These positions are open to all students interested in working part-time at the College.
Academic Learning Center Assistant
Campus: Multiple
Approximate number of hours: 10-20
Job Description: The Academic Learning Center Work-Study will assist students with enrolling in the Academic Learning Center, checking out items from the library, and support keeping the area clean.
Skills needed: Dependable; Good Communication Skills; Attention to Detail; Good Computer Skills
Animal Caretaker
Department: Adams County Humane Society
Campus: Off-Campus
Location: Adams County Humane Society
Approximate number of hours: 15
Job Description: Daily, thorough cleaning of all animal areas, including inside/outside runs, cat areas, floors, dishes, bedding, etc. Feeding animals, monitoring health and documenting, grooming, socializing animals, cleaning, mopping, assisting the public with adoptions or those who have lost pets, assisting with exams, stocking, helping at special events, maintaining animal records, accurate record keeping, inventory, etc.
Skills needed: Basic computer skills, ability to follow directions, ability to work independently or with others, good communication skills, customer service, patience and affection for animals, work with minimal supervision at times, knowledge of animal behavior, ability to identify problems, etc.
Assistant Teacher
Department: Community Child Care Center
Campus: Off Campus
Location: Stevens Point
Approximate number of hours: Up to 20
Job Description: Aides the teacher in the classroom, prepares supplies, helps with food service, and supervises children as assigned.
Skills needed: Be able to lift 35 pounds, be able to bend or pick up children for diapering, stoop to a one-year-olds eye level, sit on floor with children, interact warmly with children, assist in maintaining children's records. Reliability and attendance are crucial for this position. Will need CPR certification.
Classroom Assistant
Department: CAP Services
Campus: Off Campus
Approximate number of hours: 10-20
Job Description:
- Assist teaching staff with classroom routines, transitions, and activities for all children within the program.
- Assist in maintaining the center in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Provide general support to the center as needed, which may include assisting with meal preparation and service and janitorial services.
- Follow Licensing Child Care Regulations for the State of Wisconsin and ADA Standards, CAP Employee Handbook and NAEYC Code of Ethics.
- Follow the Education Philosophy, Child Guidance and Individual Guidance Policies when working with children.
- Utilize effective communication skills to include oral, written and listening skills.
- In accordance with Section 4.48.981 of the Wisconsin State Statutes, staff are mandated reporters and must report suspected child abuse and neglect.
- Provide an environment of understanding for each child and family, build ethnic pride, develop a positive self-concept, recognize individual strengths, and reinforce social development.
Skills needed:
- Completion of high school or equivalent and completion of one course in Early Childhood Education from an institute of higher education.
- Must obtain and maintain a current certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 3 months of hire and a certificate of completion of Shaken Baby Syndrome training prior to working at the center.
- In accordance with Wisconsin Child Care Regulations, must be willing to submit to and pass a Criminal Background Check and Background Information Disclosure.
- Must be able to work effectively with multi-cultural situations.
- Essential Functions:
- Employee must be physically and emotionally able to work with young children and successfully pass a physical, TB test.
- Must be able to communicate clearly through two-way verbal and written communication.
- Must have good auditory and visual acuity in order to provide supervision to a group of children.
Cougar Crew
Campus: Multiple
Approximate number of hours: Up to 10
Job Description: We’re looking for enthusiastic Mid-State program students to help promote the College to prospective students as members of the Cougar Crew! The Cougar Crew serves as an extension of the Mid-State Outreach team, serving as the first point of contact for interested students. Members of the Crew will support recruitment and college awareness through event planning and participation, tours, and student panels.
Skills needed: Strong communication skills, comfortable meeting and engaging with future students, dependable, demonstrated office skills—or the desire to build these abilities, enrolled in a Mid-State degree program.
Discovery Staff Member
Department: Discovery Education Station Inc.
Campus: Off-Campus
Approximate number of hours: 5-20
Job Description: Looking for dynamic individuals to help this nonprofit organization with a passion for educating young minds! Created to provide STEM and STEA2M education resources, classes, camps, technologies and other engaging and exciting opportunities for youth and their families.
Skills needed: Trustworthy, Dependable, passion for kids, creative, fun, patient, thinking outside the box
Entry-Level Program Coordinator for Adults with Disabilities
Department: Opportunity Development Center (ODC)
Campus: Off Campus
Job Description: Program development and implementation, wellness activities, client assessment and evaluation
Skills needed: Currently seeking Associate Degree in human service field, passion for working with adults with disabilities and promoting their overall well-being, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to adapt programming to accommodate diverse needs and preferences.
Entry-Level Wellness Professional
Department: Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Campus: Off Campus
Approximate Number of Hours: Up to 20
Job Description: Wellness programming content deliver, fitness class instruction, health and wellness class support, special event planning
Skills needed: Some experience in related field (Exercise, Health Promotion), communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations, organizational skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively
Events & Marketing Intern
Department: Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
Campus: Off Campus
Approximate number of hours: 15
Job Description: Support the coordination and carrying out of events, along with the design, and delivery of communications for the organization to members and public.
- Development and implementation of HOW Communications plan
- Monthly Newsletter and Weekly e-updates
- Write Press Releases
- Publication of promotional material
- Post and maintain HOW social media platforms
- Will occasionally be asked to answer the phone, greet guests and provide customer service
- Operate office equipment
Skills needed: Strong customer service skills, including oral and written communication
- Detail-oriented, establish positive customer relationships
- Reliable and organized
IT Internship
Campus: Stevens Point Downtown Campus
Approximate number of hours: 15
Job Description: Intern will assist with developing programs to support the IT degree programs.
Skills needed: Experience in the following: .Net, SQL, Git, Design Patterns, and Object-Oriented Programming. Must have excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Kitchen Assistant
Department: Boys & Girls Club of Portage County
Campus: Off Campus
Approximate number of hours: 10-12
Job Description: Prepare and serve food in a cafeteria setting to school-aged youth in the community during after-school hours (2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday)
Skills needed: Team-work, Safe food Handling
Marketing Intern
Department: Plover Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Campus: Off Campus
Approximate number of hours: 10-15
Job Description: Work closely with the Executive Director, vendors, and partners to help with visitor engagement efforts. Research and develop strategies for visitor engagement, social media coordination, graphic design work, content creation and partner relations. This position will provide exposure to a variety of marketing tasks and strategies through real-world implementation. Hours are flexible to work with the student's schedule.
Skills needed: Strong communication skills, a background or interest in marketing is preferred.
Marketing & Design Intern
Department: Food + Farm Exploration Center
Campus: Off Campus
Approximate number of hours: 10-20
Job Description: Various marketing related tasks including but not limited to: content creation, social media, email, web updates, photography & video, marketing material distribution, database management, research, metric reporting, help with event planning, miscellaneous administrative tasks and assisting with overall promotion of Food + Farm Exploration Center. Hours are flexible. Remote work available.
Skills needed: Marketing experience and interest, excellent communication skills, graphic design experience and interest, experience with design & marketing software preferred (Meta Business Suite, Adobe, Canva, etc), able to work independently and with a team, experience or interest in agriculture or education preferred.
Meals on Wheels Driver
Department: Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin (Wisconsin Rapids)
Campus: Off Campus
Approximate number of hours: 5 - 7 hours per week
Job Description: Must pass a background check, have a valid driver’s license, be able to drive and have insurance coverage on your vehicle. Must be able to take the meals to the participant’s home.
Skills needed: Must be able to read and follow written directions and maps, keep and maintain accurate records.
Meals on Wheels Driver Stevens Point
Department: Meals on Wheels of Stevens Point
Campus: Off Campus
Approximate number of hours: 8
Job Description: Deliver noon meals to homebound older adults. Provide daily contacts and socialization. Be able to recognize problems the older adult might be having and make referrals as appropriate to Meals on Wheels staff.
Skills needed: Reliable, Respectful, must have a valid driver's license and vehicle.
Noon Aide
Department: Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools – Washington Elementary
Campus: Off Campus
Approximate number of hours: 10
Job Description: Noon aides will support play on the playground or students in the cafeteria over the lunch hour. Tasks may include organizing gameplay, assisting students in problem-solving social situations, preparing equipment, washing tables, assisting with clean-up, and other duties as assigned to assist during this student transition time. Student safety is the number one priority.
Skills needed: Willingness to Demonstrate and Play Games with Students
Supervise Play and assist with Guided Student Problem Solving
Basic Cleaning Skills
Positive Attitude
Office Assistant
Department: Monroe House, Stevens Point
Approximate number of hours: 8-16
Job Description: Maintain confidentiality, adhere to ethical standards, and follow agency policies. Report any safety concerns, policy violations, or emergencies to the appropriate supervisor. Greet clients, visitors, and service providers in a professional manner. Provide general support and guidance to residents within the scope of your role. Answer phone calls and take messages unless there is an emergency. In the event of an emergency, notify manager promptly. Support case managers and housing coordinators with clerical tasks. If applicable attend staff meetings and training sessions as assigned. Participate in program improvement efforts and community events.
Skills needed: Clear verbal and written communication. Active listening, especially when interacting with clients. Ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism.
Office Assistant
Department: Meals on Wheels of Stevens Point
Campus: Off-Campus
Approximate number of hours: 10
Job Description: Office Assistant will work with program staff to help support the Meals on Wheels program. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, data entry, and work on special program and projects. The Office Assistant will also help generate Facebook posts for the program as well as update and maintain the program website.
Skills needed: Must have good organizational skills, attention to detail and basic computer skills.
Patient Visitor
Department: ProMedica Hospice
Campus: Multiple locations
Approximate number of hours: Up to 5
Job Description: Interact directly with patients providing companionship and socialization. Do you enjoy visiting, listening, reading, music, walks, movies, playing cards, games, or puzzles? Flexible schedules when matched with a ProMedica Hospice patient. Visits range from 2-4 times per month and can be increased or you can visit multiple patients.
Skills needed: Professional, Reliable, great with communication, outgoing, a good listener, organized, hard worker, efficient, positive.
Program Leader
Department: Boys & Girls Club of Portage County
Campus: Boys & Girls Club of Portage County
Approximate number of hours: 10-15
Job Description: Program Leaders are responsible for direct service to the club members, including facilitating program plans, club management, behavior management and facilities management. In addition Program Leaders work closely with volunteers, director and other organizational initiatives that support the mission of the Boys & Girls Club.
Skills needed: Experience in working with children is a plus but not mandatory, ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems, ability to deal with the general public, ability to implement quality programs for youth, ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
Resident Assistant
Department: Monroe House, Stevens Point
Campus: Off-campus
Approximate number of hours: 8-16
Job Description: The Resident Assistant (RA) plays a vital role in supporting residents within the transitional housing program by maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive living environment. The RA provides on-site assistance, ensures compliance with house rules, and acts as a liaison between residents and program staff.
Skills needed: This role is perfect for compassionate, reliable, individuals dedicated to helping residents achieve stable housing and self-sufficiency. Provide consistent support and serve as a positive role model for residents.
Shelter Staff
Department: The Personal Development Center, Inc.
Campus: Off Campus
Approximate number of hours: 8-20
Job Description: The Shelter Advocate is responsible for providing trauma-informed direct services to victims of domestic abuse and their children including assistance with daily living needs, support, advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, parenting support, information, and referrals. This position is also responsible for cleaning and preparing rooms for new residents, ensuring common areas remain clean, ensuring a welcoming and safe living environment for residents, and answering the 24-hour crisis line to provide emergency support to victims.
Skills needed: Experience in or ability to provide support services to adults, and youth utilizing residential services; knowledge of and sensitivity to issues related to domestic abuse, sexual assault, and harassment; an understanding of trauma and its effects on individuals and families, knowledge of coping skills and strategies; and be a creative problem solver. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; and be able to work with high conflict and emotional situations. Physical ability to clean along with lift and move furniture as needed.
Science Lab Assistant
Department: General Education
Campus: Marshfield Campus
Approximate number of hours: 10-15
Job Description: Laboratory assistant needed to prepare equipment and set up workstations for laboratory courses. Student may be required to make microbiological media and prepare cultures. Student will assist in preparing materials for Microbiology courses.
Skills needed: Previous Microbiology and science experience.
Science Lab Assistant
Department: General Education
Campus: Wisconsin Rapids Campus
Approximate number of hours: 10-15
Job Description: Lab assistance needed for general supply management such as monitoring inventory, cleaning glassware, and re-stocking supplies.
Skills needed: Understanding of lab safety and related procedures; ability to follow written or verbal directions with minimal supervision, willingness to be trained on unfamiliar equipment or new protocols. Prior science experience desired.
Social Emotional Learning Coordinator
Department: Boys & Girls Club of Portage County
Campus: Off Campus
Approximate number of hours: 12-20
Job Description: The Social Emotional Learning Coordinator will provide services including small group sessions, one-on-one sessions, and behavior support to youth who may need additional guidance in their personal growth. They will utilize curriculum designed to help children develop self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success.
Skills needed:
- Previous experience in youth development
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Pursuit of a career or higher education in psychology, sociology, social work or related field
- Demonstrated ability to manage behavior problems
- Strong level of professionalism
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with all staff, guardians, family, and children
- Ability to work in a loud, fast-paced environment
- Must possess a valid drivers license and ability to drive between sites for training and meetings
Surgical Technician Assistant
Department: School of Allied Health
Campus: Marshfield
Approximate number of hours: 4
Job Description: This position will re-organize the Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing Technician Storage room. This will include cleaning, reorganizing, and labeling equipment and supplies.
Skills needed: Good organization, communication, and reliable.
Tutoring Assistant
Department: Portage County Literacy Council
Campus: Off Campus
Approximate number of hours: 10
Job Description: The PCLC is looking for individuals to work with adult learners hoping to improve their Reading, Writing, or Math skills. This may be as a teaching assistant working under a lead teacher or as a one-on-one tutor working with a single person.
Skills needed: The successful applicants must be patient, personable, and fluent in English. For those focusing on math, completion of algebra II is encouraged.
Wellness Navigator
Department: Stevens Point Area YMCA
Campus: Off Campus
Approximate number of hours: 10-20
Job Description: This role is pivotal in connecting participants to existing health and wellness programming while also contributing to the development and implementation of new initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to promoting health and wellness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with diverse populations.
Skills needed: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse populations, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, ability to work independently and as part of a team, basic knowledge of health and wellness principles and practices, and experience working in a customer service or community outreach role is preferred. CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
Workforce Development Assistant
Department: Workforce & Professional Development
Campus: Wisconsin Rapids Campus
Approximate number of hours: 10
Job Description: This position will be responsible for assisting the Workforce and Professional Development Coordinator. Duties will include preparing materials for students for continuing education and contracted classes, updating client information in CRM (Salesforce), organizing data and creating reports.
Skills needed: Microsoft Office, telephone skills, internet research
