Student Work-Study: Kokomo Rescue Mission

Ivy Tech Community College; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Kokomo, Indiana, offers Federal Work-Study positions that are part-time for current students. The Community Service Retail, Warehouse & Facilities Assistant will support Kokomo Rescue Mission’s service activities, gaining hands-on experience in customer service, donation processing, inventory management, and facilities support.

Starting salary is $18.00 per hour with up to 15 hours per week; flexible scheduling around class commitments, with some evenings or

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Up to 15 hours per week, flexible scheduling.
• Some evenings or weekends may be available depending on projects and events.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Student must have completed the FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need.
• Must be enrolled in at least 1 credit hour of eligible courses.
• Maintain an aid-eligible SAP status and no incomplete financial aid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and donors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Receive, sort, tag, display, and restock donated merchandise.
• Organize inventory, supplies, storage areas, and workspaces.
• Assist with loading/unloading and material-handling tasks.
• Help maintain clean, safe, and orderly retail, warehouse, and facility areas.
• Support basic administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and record organization.
• Assist with community events, outreach activities, and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Donation processing

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Facilities support

Professional workplace practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Federal Work-Study positions are part-time positions hired each semester and are for current Ivy Tech students. The Community Service Retail, Warehouse & Facilities Assistant will support Kokomo Rescue Mission’s community-service operations. The student will gain practical experience in customer service, donation processing, inventory management, warehouse operations, facilities support, and professional workplace practices while helping the organization serve individuals and families throughout the community.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist customers and donors in a courteous and professional manner. Receive, sort, tag, display, and restock donated merchandise. Organize inventory, supplies, storage areas, and workspaces. Assist with approved loading, unloading, and material-handling tasks. Help maintain clean, safe, and orderly retail, warehouse, and facility areas. Support basic administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and record organization. Assist with approved community events, outreach activities, and special projects. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Starting Salary: $18.00 per hour

Minimum Position Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age. Office-related courses and Experience Preferred. Up to 15 hours per week. Flexible scheduling based on class schedules and organizational needs. Some evenings or weekends may be available depending on projects and events.

Minimum Federal Work Study Qualifications:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Student must have completed the current FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need. Must be enrolled in at least 1 credit hour of eligible courses. Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status. The student cannot have any incomplete financial aid requirements.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.

As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

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