Campus Parking & Safety Attendant

Bowdoinham Country Store; Brunswick (ME); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Casual Parking Enforcement Attendant at Bowdoin College enforces campus parking regulations and assists Safety and Security officers, students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, communication, and customer service while working within established campus procedures.

The position is onsite, part-time and non-benefit eligible, with an hourly rate of 18.40. It requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and reliable attendance, as well

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet motor vehicle use policy.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications.
• Capacity to interact calmly with diverse individuals in dynamic situations.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to complete detailed written documentation.
• Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• No prior experience required; some relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of campus layout to maximize documentation accuracy.
• Be familiar with the department's organizational philosophy.
• Assist in maintaining good public relations with the college and local communities.
• Identify vehicles in violation and verify information before issuing notices.
• Relay information to Safety and Security Communications about incidents or emergencies.
• Observe and report hazardous conditions such as malfunctioning signals or missing signage.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

Title

Posting Number

Posting Number C00445JP

Department

Department Safety and Security

Job Summary

The Casual Parking Enforcement Attendant provides measured enforcement of College parking regulations through the Office of Safety and Security. By following established procedures and employing good common sense, the Parking Enforcement Attendant will work effectively with Safety and Security officers, along with students, faculty, staff, and visitors, contributing to the overall safety of the Campus.

Essential Functions:

• Acquire and maintain a thorough knowledge of the college campus and layout of streets, buildings, and other significant areas of the college campus so as to maximize the accuracy of documentation.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the Department of Safety and Security’s organizational philosophy.
• Assist in ensuring good public relations between the College and local communities, and provide general assistance to all persons on the campus including information regarding campus locations, special events, and campus regulations.
• Identify vehicles in violation of parking regulations, checking with Safety and Security Communications, when necessary, to confirm vehicle and owner information before issuing parking violations or warnings.
• Relay information to Safety and Security Communications relating to incidents or emergencies, using two-way radios or cell phone.
• Observe and report hazardous conditions such as malfunctioning traffic signals, missing signs, and the absence of parking and street markings.

The hourly rate for this position is $18.40 per hour.

Education/Skills Requirements

Education/Skills Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Capacity to interact calmly with diverse individuals in dynamic and occasionally stressful. situations.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to complete detailed written documentation.
• Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

• No prior experience is required; Some relevant experience preferred

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

This is an onsite, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 19 hours/week on Monday to Friday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

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About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Shift N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category Casual

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible No

Pay Type

Pay Type Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff + MVR

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/02/2026

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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