CCJ/JMS Equipment Manager

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking an CCJ/JMS Equipment Manager in the Journalism & Media Studies program to oversee audio/visual gear. You will inspect, inventory, and track equipment, and communicate via email to manage returns and delays.

The role emphasizes organization and reliability; juniors/seniors preferred with two evening shifts and one day shift. Work-study is required; Engineering students are preferred. Position is on-campus, with a pay of $10 per hour and scheduled 12 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be organized, methodical and reliable.
• Preference for juniors and seniors who can work two evening shifts and one day shift.
• Work-study is a must.
• Not open to Journalism and Media Studies students.
• Engineering program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting equipment bags for all important items prior to check out.
• Inspecting the bags when returned to ensure all items have been brought back in good order.
• Keeping written check in and check out records of equipment.
• Following up with students with late equipment via email.
• Keeping the equipment room in good order by ensuring all equipment is returned to its proper and organized place.
• Staying in contact with the CCJ director via email on late equipment returns.

Job description

Job Family: Student Work Study Department: Journalism & Media Studies Supervisor: Meg Donahue

Job Title: CCJ/JMS Equipment Manager

Job Description: CCJ/JMS are looking for an equipment manager for our audio/visual equipment.

Duties include:

• Inspecting equipment bags for all important items prior to check out.
• Inspecting the bags when returned to ensure all items have been brought back in good order.
• Keeping written check in and check out records of equipment.
• Following up with students with late equipment via email.
• Keeping the equipment room in good order by ensuring all equipment is returned to its proper and organized place.
• Staying in contact with the CCJ director via email on late equipment returns.

A successful candidate will be organized, methodical and reliable.

Preference will be given to juniors and seniors who can work two evening shifts and one day shift.

Due to the nature of equipment return, this position is not open to Journalism and Media Studies students.

We would prefer this position to be filled by a student in the Engineering program.

Work-study is a must.

Pay: $10 per hour

Scheduled Hours: 12

Start Date: 08/17/2026

End Date: 05/1/2027

Mercer Student Employment – About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.