Lost and Found Program Assistant

Carleton; Northfield, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Carleton College Security Services invites applications for a part-time Lost and Found Program Assistant. This student worker position supports the campus lost and found program, based in Hoppin House, with 5 hours per week.

You will collect items, tag and log entries, compare items to the spreadsheet, email owners, assist visitors, and maintain the inventory and room. The role reports to the Security Sergeant and does not supervise others.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and eligible to be insured as a campus driver.

Responsibilities

• Collect items from the lost and found bins across campus.
• Tag, log, and shelve new items.
• Compare incoming items to those listed on “Lost Items” spreadsheet.
• Send emails to owners regarding their property.
• Assist in-person inquirers with locating their property in the lost and found room.
• Update spreadsheets at each phase of custody.
• Rotate inventory based on length of time in custody.
• Remove outdated items and deliver to Lighten Up.
• Maintain lost and found bins across campus.
• Organize, clean, and maintain the lost and found room.

Skills

Driver's license

Job description

Department or Office: Security Services
Date Open: 09/29/2026
Position available: Available during Term
Description: Carleton College Security Services
Job Title: Lost and Found Program Assistant
Classification: Student Worker (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: Carleton College, 1 N College Street, Northfield, MN 55057

Location where duties performed: Hoppin House
Supervisor: Elliott Courchaine
Alternate Supervisor: Blake Held/Jordan Volkert

Hours Required: 5 hours per week
Position overview including purpose of the position within the College: Assist Security Services in operating and maintaining the campus’s lost and found program.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities/Duties:

• Collect items from the lost and found bins across campus
• Tag, log, and shelve new items
• Compare incoming items to those listed on “Lost Items” spreadsheet
• Send emails to owners regarding their property
• Assist in-person inquirers with locating their property in the lost and found room.
• Update spreadsheets at each phase of custody
• Rotate inventory based on length of time in custody
• Remove outdated items and deliver to Lighten Up
• Maintain lost and found bins across campus
• Organize, clean, and maintain the lost and found room

Additional Job Responsibilities:

May be required to support security in other administrative tasks relative to the position

Describe Supervision Received and Exercised:

The Security Services Program Assistant will operate under the security sergeant and security officer in charge of the lost and found program. This position will not have any supervising responsibilities.

Education/Experience/Skills (supported by job duties):

Valid driver’s license and eligible to be insured as a campus driver

Physical demands or Working Environment Requirements:

Repetitive lifting of lightweight objects, frequent bending or stooping with activities.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.