FWS-Concessions

State-of-Georgi; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Georgia invites applications for a Work Study Concessions position at South Georgia Technical College in Americus. This role supports concession operations during home basketball games, handling food and beverage service and customer interactions under the Athletics Coordinator.

Eligible students must meet Fall 2026 enrollment, FWS eligibility, and complete required background checks; work will be evenings/weekends per game schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled for Fall Semester 2026 in at least six credit hours.
• Must be approved for Federal Student Aid for 2026-2027.
• Must be eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program.
• Criminal background and credit checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and beverages for home basketball games.
• Process cash and card transactions at concession stand.
• Restock supplies and set up concession area before games.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area during events.
• Provide friendly customer service to attendees.
• Assist with cleanup after games.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food service

Education

Enrolled student (Fall 2026) in 6+ credits

Tools

Cash register

Point of Sale (POS)

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: FWS-Concessions Agency: South Georgia Technical College Job Requisition ID: JR0000003985 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details:

Job Description: Work Study – Concessions Campus: Americus

Job Responsibilities

The Athletics Office is seeking a Federal Work-Study student to assist with concession stand operations during home basketball games.

• Preparing and serving food and beverages
• Processing cash and card transactions
• Restocking supplies
• Setting up the concession area before games
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Providing friendly customer service
• Assisting with cleanup after games

Requirements

• Must be enrolled for Fall Semester 2026 in at least six (6) credit hours.
• Must be approved for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-2027 award year.
• Must be eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program.
• Must be making satisfactory academic progress.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and Credit Check.
• Must complete all required State of Georgia and South Georgia Technical College employment paperwork before beginning work.
• Students may not begin working until all required hiring paperwork has been completed and approved.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends based on the home basketball game schedule.

Background Requirements

Candidates must pass a criminal background check before employment.

Compensation

$10.00 per hour

Hours

The student may work up to 20 hours per week, based on Federal Work-Study eligibility, and may not exceed 225 hours per semester. Work hours will primarily include evenings and weekends based on the home basketball game schedule.

Reports To

Athletics Activities Coordinator

Notice

Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check, will be conducted on candidates prior to employment with South Georgia Technical College.

Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.