2026-2027 Off Campus Student Employee | American Red Cross

Monash University; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking a 2026-2027 Off Campus Student Employee in Lafayette, LA. The role is a Federal Work Study position at $12/hour, up to 25 hours per week, supporting Disaster Action Team operations and field dispatch activities.

duties include evaluating calls, maintaining records, and providing program support while preserving a calm, professional approach with clients and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Current SoLAcc student enrolled in at least 6 credits Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Must have completed 2026-2027 FAFSA on file with SoLAcc.
• Must pass criminal background screen.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Disaster Action Team, the “boots on the ground” volunteers.
• Duty Officers serve as dispatchers who help evaluate the calls for assistance that come to the Red Cross.
• Duty Officers take on-call shifts ready to receive calls for assistance from the community (e.g. clients, fire departments, other agencies) from across Louisiana, gathering essential elements of information to ensure calls qualify for Red Cross assistance and lay the groundwork for success for the Disaster Action Team in the field.
• Duty Officers are trained to use the Red Cross Respond system to maintain thorough and accurate records of client interactions and anticipated services, ensuring successful Disaster Action Team engagements.
• Duty Officers maintain Red Cross response readiness and provide program support and collaboration with other response teams.
• Duty Officers exhibit a calm and compassionate demeanor with all clients and volunteer interactions and remain efficient and professional throughout.

Job description

2026-2027 Off Campus Student Employee | American Red Cross

Job no: 495715

Work type: Student/Intern
Location: Lafayette, LA
Categories: Financial Aid

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Student: Federal Work Study

Salary: $12/hour; up to 25 hours per week

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the Disaster Action Team, the “boots on the ground” volunteers.
• Duty Officers serve as dispatchers who help evaluate the calls for assistance that come to the Red Cross.
• Duty Officers take on-call shifts ready to receive calls for assistance from the community (e.g. clients, fire departments, other agencies) from across Louisiana, gathering essential elements of information to ensure calls qualify for Red Cross assistance and lay the groundwork for success for the Disaster Action Team in the field.
• Duty Officers are trained to use the Red Cross Respond system to maintain thorough and accurate records of client interactions and anticipated services, ensuring successful Disaster Action Team engagements.
• Duty Officers maintain Red Cross response readiness and provide program support and collaboration with other response teams.
• Duty Officers exhibit a calm and compassionate demeanor with all clients and volunteer interactions and remain efficient and professional throughout.

Federal Work Study Experience Learning Outcomes

• Real-World experience: apply classroom knowledge in a professional environment
• Flexible Schedule: up to 25 hours per week to fit around your classes
• Transferable Skills: Learn customer service, office etiquette, punctuality, and more
• Resume Booster: Stand out to future employers with meaningful, mission-driven work
• Feel Good Work: Be part of building affordable housing in your community

Applicant must be a current SoLAcc student, enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours for the Fall 2026 semester and six (6) credit hours for the Spring 2027 semester and have a completed 2026-2027 FAFSA on file with SoLAcc. Applicants must also pass a criminal background screen.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Advertised: 20 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time

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