Work-Study Job Listings

Students must have a Federal Work-Study award in order to inquire about a job.

Students are required to submit the NEW Work-Study Student Interest Form via e-mail to any supervisor they are interested in working with. This form acts as your work-study job application. Once completed, please save it in an accessible location on your computer, as you will more than likely submit it to multiple jobs.

Supervisors may contact students by phone or e-mail to set up interviews, but are not required to respond to every student inquiry. Students can begin submitting this form to supervisors on June 30, 2008.

Students are not permitted to work until they receive their Job Confirmation E-mail from the Office of Financial Aid. This e-mail is sent to both the student and supervisor and provides instructions for the job assignment.

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Department	Groundwork Bridgeport
Job Title	Information Technology Assistant
Duties	Assess any problems with software. Identify any viruses, download updates, and defrag computers. Maintain organization's website by adding new information and updating old web pages. Upload articles from the news, pictures, and newsletters. Identify reliable sources for used office equipment/computer services for non-profit organizations. Assist full-time staff with event planning, coordinating volunteers, grant filing, proofreading, and any other necessary tasks. Be open and flexible to helping with other office jobs.
Skills/Experience	Must have a good knowledge of computer hardware and software. Experience in working with web sites a plus. Involvement or interest in service, volunteer work and non-profit agencies.
Other	Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation. The student should be available to work any shift between 8am - 4pm.
Available Positions	1
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested
Email Contact	groundworkbpt@sbcglobal.net

Department	MAACS- Mentoring for Academic Achievement and College Success
Job Title	MAACS Mentor
Duties	Students needed to provide one-on-one mentoring to public high school students in Bridgeport. Students will engage in college preparation activities, which include: college searches/applications, career interests, study skills, interpersonal development, financial aid options, etc.
Skills/Experience	Must be in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or better. Must be motivated and reliable with the ability to work independently. Excellent opportunity for sophomores, juniors, and seniors looking for work experience.
Other	Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation.
Available Positions	15
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	varies
Email Contact	fvillegas@bpef.org

Department	Caroline House Pre-School
Job Title	Pre-School Assistant
Duties	Help with preparing young children (ages 2-5) for kindergarten while their mothers attend job training, ESL, and Life Skills classes.
Skills/Experience	Must love to work with children; have a good sense of humor and patience.
Other	Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation and have a flexible schedule.
Available Positions	6
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	Varies
Email Contact	westportlady@aol.com

Department	Writing Center
Job Title	Writing Center Tutor
Duties	Writing Center tutors work with writers, both undergraduates and graduates, at all stages of the writing process. Tutors work 6-10 hours per week at the Writing Center, assisting writers in 50-minute appointments. In addition, tutors are expected to complete a professional development project each semester.
Skills/Experience	All tutors must be strong writers who can work effectively with others. Tutors must have successfully completed "Writing and Responding" (EN/W 290) and an interview with experienced peer tutors. In addition, tutors need to be reliable, independent, able to work as part of a team, and respectful of writers' privacy.
Other
Available Positions	2
Hourly Rate	$7.65
Weekly Hours Requested	6-10
Email Contact	bbowen@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Marketing and Communications
Job Title	Office Assistant
Duties	Assist the Media Relations staff with general office duties, photocopying, and special projects as assigned (includes writing press releases and media advisories).
Skills/Experience	Good phone, organizational, and computer skills are required. Good writing skills are helpful. The student should be comfortable working with Microsoft Word and should also should have solid proof reading skills.
Other
Available Positions	2
Hourly Rate	$7.65
Weekly Hours Requested
Email Contact	jsirella@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Marketing and Communications-Marketing Office
Job Title	Office Assistant- Marketing
Duties	Assist the Marketing Staff with general office duties including internet research, photocopying, and special projects that may require some writing and proof reading.
Skills/Experience	Good organizational and computer skills are needed. Writing skills and solid proof reading skills are helpful.
Other
Available Positions	1
Hourly Rate	$7.65
Weekly Hours Requested
Email Contact	jsirella@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Greater Bridgeport Symphony
Job Title	Assistant to the Executive Director
Duties	This student will be responsible for the following: research and expand the Greater Bridgeport Symphony (GBS)community database (with special attention to development of an e-mail database); participate in development of e-mail promotions; assist with enhancement of web presence; update media contacts; assist with researching foundation grants; help organize GBS archives; and other projects as assigned.
Skills/Experience	Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access; ability to research on-line. Must have good writing and organizational skills. Preferred majors (not required): music, marketing, liberal arts. There may be opportunities for concert production and non-profit management duties (if interested). MUST have own transportation.
Other	*Before submitting your Work-Study Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation. The Greater Bridgeport Symphony is a non-profit organization whose mission is to “celebrate, educate, inspire, and provide excellence in musical programming in the Greater Bridgeport community.” The Symphony is one of the oldest fully professional orchestras in Connecticut and provides several diverse educational/musical programs to the children of Bridgeport. http://www.bridgeportsymphony.org/
Available Positions	1
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	3-8
Email Contact	staff@bridgeportsymphony.org

Department	Mercy Learning Center
Job Title	Child Care Aide
Duties	The Mercy Learning Center provides basic literacy and life skills to low-income, adult women in the greater Bridgeport area. Their mission is to “bring about a positive change to the problem of illiteracy using a holistic approach in a compassionate, supportive community.” The Mercy Learning Center provides training to help functionally illiterate women improve skills and earning potential, creating a more hopeful future for themselves and their children. http://www.mercylearningcenter.org/welcome.html. This student will engage with toddlers by: reading to a small group and/or individual child; practicing colors, letters, shapes, etc.; playing games; comforting upset, unsettled children; assist the staff with lunch and/or nap preparation; supervise children on playground.
Skills/Experience	Must be a caring, patient individual who has a desire/interest in working with children. *Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation.
Other	Flexibility with morning/early afternoon schedule as busiest time with children is Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pm. Center is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Available Positions	Open
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	Flexible
Email Contact	sharon.sanford@snet.net

Department	Mercy Learning Center
Job Title	Computer Lab Aide
Duties	The Mercy Learning Center provides basic literacy and life skills to low-income, adult women in the greater Bridgeport area. Their mission is to “bring about a positive change to the problem of illiteracy using a holistic approach in a compassionate, supportive community.” The Mercy Learning Center provides training to help functionally illiterate women improve skills and earning potential, creating a more hopeful future for themselves and their children. http://www.mercylearningcenter.org/welcome.html. This student will support the computer lab teacher by answering student questions and spending one-one-one time with those students who have difficulty in the lab; assist teacher with correcting assignments and tests.
Skills/Experience	Must be a caring, patient individual who enjoys helping others learn a new skill. Advanced Microsoft software and internet experience preferred.
Other	Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation. Center is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm; lab shifts are flexible.
Available Positions	Open
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	Flexible
Email Contact	sharon.sanford@snet.net

Department	Bridgeport Alliance for Young Children
Job Title	Communications Assistant
Duties	This student will work as the Assistant to the BAYC Coordinator with a focus on Communications and Community Awareness with the following responsibilities: assist with the planning and delivery of two city-wide Community Meetings; maintain the BAYC membership roster; assist with the design, maintenance and management of BAYC’s new web site (to be launched in September); work closely with Work Group members to document and update on-going web site changes; perform basic office tasks when necessary; perform other projects/duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience	Must have a desire to work in community planning. Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills required; web site design and maintenance preferred. *Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation.
Other	BAYC, a non-profit collaborative responsible for the development of a three to five year Community Plan, is updating the Bridgeport’s Blueprint for Young Children. The Blueprint was originally created by Bridgeport community members to create a “holistic, coordinated, and integrated system of services” on early childhood education and awareness for Bridgeport families and children. BAYC is managed by a Steering Committee and Work Groups; one group designated for each of the Blueprint goals listed below during this project. http://www.thewaytocare.org/pdf/Blueprint_Brochure.pdf Communications majors preferred; possibility of using this job as internship in Communications Department in the future. Must have own transportation.
Available Positions	1
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	3 minimum
Email Contact	boconnor@thewaytocare.org

Department	Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County
Job Title	Special Project Assistant
Duties	Duties will include regular office responsibilities such as data entry and filing. Depending on the student’s strengths, abilities, and interests, he/she will select one of the following projects to focus on for the year: 1)Research Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County’s affect on the surrounding community and the benefit of homeownership in improving the community. Information to be used for future grant and sponsorship proposals. 2) Assist the Development Department in preparing for upcoming fundraising events and newsletter production. 3) Spearhead a core-volunteer recruitment and training program (with guidance from our construction staff) and work with AmeriCorps NCCC volunteers to execute the program. 4)Maintain and update the Habitat website with current events, pictures, etc.
Skills/Experience	Ability to follow direction and work independently a must. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or ability to learn computer software quickly. Confidence in cold-calling. Must be interested in at least one of the above four listed work areas. Would prefer if student has experience in one or all of the following: research, newsletter development, web site maintenance, implementing new ideas/programs, and demonstrating strong leadership skills. *Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation.
Other	Must be 18 or older. Preferably sophomores, juniors and seniors need only apply. Students with majors in marketing, business, communications, or with an interest in non-profit business practices will benefit from this experience; however, students of any major are strongly encouraged to apply.
Available Positions	1-3
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	6-12, but flexible
Email Contact	volunteer@habitatcfc.org

Department	Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County
Job Title	ReStore Assistant
Duties	Update Craigslist merchandise advertisements daily. This will require uploading current photos with an item description, price, etc. Monitor and update the ReStore web page accurately with latest information on special promotions, pictures, and perform other required follow-up activities, etc. Assist ReStore staff when necessary. Other duties may include: loading/unloading donations, arranging merchandise displays, cleaning, answering phones, scheduling donation pickups, and customer service.
Skills/Experience	This student should be friendly and outgoing. He/She should have a strong multi-tasking skills, be detail-oriented, have knowledge of the internet and web design/support, and be able to work independently. *Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation.
Other	MUST be 18 or older. Preferably sophomores, juniors and seniors need only apply. Students with majors in marketing, business, communications, or with an interest in non-profit business practices will benefit from this experience; however, students of any major are strongly encouraged to apply.
Available Positions	1
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	6, but flexible
Email Contact	volunteer@habitatcfc.org

Department	Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County
Job Title	Office Assistant for Construction Site
Duties	Perform miscellaneous office work for Construction Office/Warehouse location at 10 Maple Street. Duties will include: light filing, computer work (Excel and Word), placing orders for materials, and monitoring work and expenses of subcontractors.
Skills/Experience	Versed in Microsoft Excel and Word; quick learner with an interest in how things work “behind-the-scenes” in a construction organization. *Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation.
Other	MUST be 18 or older. Preferably: sophomores, juniors and seniors need only apply. Students of any major are strongly encouraged to apply.
Available Positions	1
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	4, but flexible
Email Contact	volunteer@habitatcfc.org

Department	Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County
Job Title	Construction Assistant
Duties	Miscellaneous construction work on Habitat homes. Once student is skilled/confident enough, may help to lead groups of 5-15 unskilled volunteers on site.
Skills/Experience	Does not require construction skills, but it requires a good learner, an aptitude for working with your hands, and good self-confidence. Must be very motivated to learn basic construction skills. *Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form, you MUST have your own transportation.
Other	MUST be 18 or older. Must be available to work a regular schedule (i.e. every Tuesday morning, etc.). Preferably: sophomores, juniors and seniors need only apply. Students of any major are welcome to apply.
Available Positions	1-2
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	4-8
Email Contact	volunteer@habitatcfc.org

Department	Connecticut State GEAR UP Project: Bridgeport
Job Title	Part-Time Site Coordinator
Duties	Work-study students will serve as a liaison between the Connecticut State GEAR UP Project and Bridgeport Public Schools. They will focus on the student population of middle and high school students who attend Bridgeport Public Schools and meet all GEAR UP eligibility requirements. Duties include: inform Bridgeport GEAR UP office of all scheduled events/meetings relating to their student populations and/or site assignment; assisting with student recruitment for all GEAR UP programs; working effectively with parents of student populations; organize scholarship meetings to distribute and explain eligibility requirements; meet bi-weekly with after-school teachers to check progress of students; research/plan field trips/college tours for GEAR UP students at designated school; maintaining database of student attendance, contact hours, and other recordkeeping as necessary; complete individual weekly timesheets and submit to supervisor; perform all other related duties as assigned by Program Coordinator and Program Manager.
Skills/Experience	Prior experience servicing high school students. Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills and teaching excellence. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with teachers, administrators, students and parents.
Other	Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation.
Available Positions	3-4
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	19.5 maximum
Email Contact	kballard@ctdhe.org

Department	Youth Power Partnership
Job Title	Student Mentor
Duties	The University Student Mentor will establish a positive relationship with a high school student, encouraging him/her to develop the necessary skills to avoid engaging in adolescent risk behaviors.
Skills/Experience	Responsibilities: 1. Spend a minimum of 4 hrs/wk with his/her mentee at the Youth Center. Activities at the Youth Center include participation in workshops, opportunities for one-on-one interaction, and assistance with school work as needed. 2. Participate in one community service project/month with his/her mentee. 3. Assist his/her mentee to meet program objectives. 4. Guide small groups of students in exploration of topics of mutual interest. 5. Act as role model for student participants in the program. 6. Learn and follow the program and agency policies. Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments. Previous experience of working with youth is desirable. A willingness to share his/her experiences and skills with a younger person.
Other	Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation. Student may need to complete additional application for this program. Student is required to attend training workshop.
Available Positions	Open
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	4
Email Contact	lgreiner@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Lighthouse Program
Job Title	Student Assistant
Duties	Ability and desire to work with children in grades K-8. Assist with homework, scheduled, site-based activities, field trips, and other duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience	Any special skills are an asset (dance, karate, gymnastics, cooking, sewing, sports, etc.). Must have own transportation.
Other	Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation.
Available Positions	1
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	Open
Email Contact	Tammy.Papa@bridgeportct.gov

Department	Annual Giving
Job Title	Office Assistant
Duties	Data entry, assist with mailings, answer phone, participate in fundraising activies and general office work.
Skills/Experience	Microsoft program skills. Excellent telephone skills required.
Other
Available Positions	4
Hourly Rate	$7.65
Weekly Hours Requested	Maximum of 10
Email Contact	bgleason@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Let's Get Ready Fairfield
Job Title	Let's Get Ready Coach
Duties	Coach students on the Math and/or Critical Reading and Writing sections of the SAT. Guide a small group of 3-5 high school students through the college application process you recently completed. Serve as a powerful role model to those who may be the first in their family to go to college or who wouldn't have gone to college without the help of LGR.
Skills/Experience	You do not need tutoring or teaching experience to apply! LGR will provide you with training, curriculum and support in the classroom. Transportation to and from the program location will be coordinated by the Site Director. Visit www.letsgetready.org for more information and to submit a coach application.
Other	*Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation. Fairfield students majoring in teaching, education, social justice, or sociology are strongly encouraged to apply, however, all majors are welcome! Students with a strong desire to be apart of social change and education equity. Those interested in working with high school students are also strongly encouraged to apply. LGR coaches volunteer one evening per week for 7 weeks (October-December) or twice per week if coaching both subjects.
Available Positions	Open
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	Varies
Email Contact	jfilante@letsgetready.org

Department	Connecticut Writing Project
Job Title	Connecticut Writing Project Assistant
Duties	The assistant will help the Connecticut Writing Project/Fairfield in its work with public school teachers and students. The assistant will help with publicity, mailings, planning events, and general office duties.
Skills/Experience	The assistant should have good organizational skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Other	Skill with database or Web design is especially welcome.
Available Positions	1
Hourly Rate	$7.65
Weekly Hours Requested	6-10
Email Contact	cwp@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Achievement First
Job Title	Elementary or Middle School Tutor
Duties	The AF Tutoring Program is an intensive intervention aimed at helping the lowest performing elementary and middle school students (grade 3-8) master fundamental math and reading skills. Tutors teach and mentor the same two students every week and develop a strong and enduring relationship. AF provides on-site program support as well as ongoing training opportunities for tutors.
Skills/Experience	Achievement First is looking for energetic tutors who have strong math, reading and teaching skills, are dedicated and professional (demonstrating punctuality, teamwork, and strong follow-through), and have the optimistic belief in their ability to help close the achievement gap and fundamentally change the trajectory of our students' lives.
Other	*Before submitting your Work-Study Student Interest Form to this supervisor, you MUST have your own transportation. Tutors will start in late September; provide support in reading/math in four-hour Saturday sessions, approximately 3 weeks/month. Dates for New Haven & Bridgeport schools are as follows: Sept.27; Oct.4,18,25; Nov.1,15,22; Dec.6,13,20. Time is 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Available Positions	Open
Hourly Rate	$15.00
Weekly Hours Requested	5
Email Contact	emilyente@achievementfirst.org

Department	Advancement Research
Job Title	Advancement Research Office Assistant
Duties	Four of the positions have primarily electronic functions (data retrieval/input, monitoring alerts, evaluating Web sites, maintaining intranet sites). The additional two positions are more clerical in nature, with some computer work, primarily printing reports.
Skills/Experience	Four of the positions require strong technical experience (building/editing intranet sites, creating Power Point presentations, running queries, working with large electronic files/lists of data). All positions require patience with details, good organizational skills, high standards, a desire to work independently/take initiative, a strong ability to be flexible in shifting priorities/multi-tasking. All positions will have deadlines to meet. It is recommended that candidates feel comfortable in a quiet atmosphere, be willing to do repetitive tasks, enjoy spending time on computer, and be willing to propose new ideas/methods for improvement to the Research Team.
Other
Available Positions	6
Hourly Rate	$7.65
Weekly Hours Requested
Email Contact	caodonnell@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Alumni Relations
Job Title	Office Assistant
Duties	Assist with processing mailings, answering phones, updating database, general office work, and assisting at various Alumni events.
Skills/Experience	Must be a team player. Friendly, outgoing personality with general knowledge of office procedures.
Other
Available Positions	6
Hourly Rate	$7.65
Weekly Hours Requested	8-10 hours
Email Contact	rgall@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Athletics
Job Title	Sports Assistants
Duties	The student will assist with basketball, lacrosse and soccer games, handle tickets, and help with any active promotions.
Skills/Experience	Responsible and professional. No experience needed for this position.
Other
Available Positions	15-25
Hourly Rate	$7.65
Weekly Hours Requested	1-2 games a week-usually, 10 hours
Email Contact	hsmaldone@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Equipment Room
Job Title	Equipment Room Assistant/Facilities Assistant
Duties	Help Facilities Assistant and the Equipment Manager with the handling and organization of student athlete uniforms, participate in various field operations (goal and cone placement on fields per game type), and other duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience	No skills or experience needed; will train.
Other
Available Positions	15
Hourly Rate	$7.65
Weekly Hours Requested	10
Email Contact	twcarr@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Athletics
Job Title	Sports Medicine Assistant
Duties	The Fairfield University Sports Medicine Department intern will assist in the daily operations of the Athletic Training Room. Tasks will include, but not limited to, filing, practice, game and field set-up, Athletic Training Room maintenance and organization.
Skills/Experience	First Aid, CPR, EMT, or any other medical certifications are not required, but will enhance their experience during their work study assignment.
Other
Available Positions	1
Hourly Rate	$7.65
Weekly Hours Requested	8
Email Contact	asexton@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Athletics
Job Title	Athletics Office Assistant
Duties	The athletic department office assistant positions will assist in a number of different daily activities in the athletics department. These tasks may include, data input, filing, and special projects.
Skills/Experience	Good computer skills
Other
Available Positions	3
Hourly Rate	$7.65
Weekly Hours Requested	4-8
Email Contact	asexton@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Biology
Job Title	Office Assistant
Duties	General office duties include photocopying, filing, and other projects as assigned.
Skills/Experience
Other	Student must be a non-Biology major.
Available Positions	1
Hourly Rate	$7.65
Weekly Hours Requested	5
Email Contact	ldancho@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Biology Laboratories
Job Title	Biology Laboratory Technician
Duties	Lab care and cleaning; critical cleaning of glassware; live and preserved specimen care, culture care; preparation and breakdown of a wide variety of lab materials; preparation of chemical solutions and sterile growth media; inventory; instrument care, facility disinfection, greenhouse care.
Skills/Experience	No specific lab skills. We will train. Office skills can be useful. Most important is a strong work ethic, attention to safety and detail, ability to do both repetitive and highly varied work, and willingness to be a dependable, responsible, and supportive part of a large, dedicated team.
Other	Science majors tend to work well, but we have had all majors work here. Motivation is the important part.
Available Positions	8 - 14
Hourly Rate	$9.00
Weekly Hours Requested	Varies by agreement
Email Contact	jhcholy@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Bursar
Job Title	Bursar Office Assistant
Duties	Assist in various office duties such as filing, preparing mailings, mailing receipts for interdepartmental deposits, and the handling of student loan checks, parking fine payments, and student payments.
Skills/Experience	Must be organized and have the ability to take direction.
Other
Available Positions	2
Hourly Rate	$7.65
Weekly Hours Requested	10
Email Contact	rmbourdeau@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Campus Ministry
Job Title	Program Assistant (Retreats/Missions/Office)
Duties	Assist Chaplains with retreat coordination and mission volunteer programs. Office copying, automobile care, and some errands.
Skills/Experience	Excel/Word/Publisher
Other
Available Positions	3
Hourly Rate	$7.65
Weekly Hours Requested	6-8 Hours
Email Contact	dpicarazzi@mail.fairfield.edu

Department	Career Planning Services Center
Job Title	Office Assistant
Duties	Work-study student should be able to perform a variety of clerical duties in our busy office. Answer phones; assist students; photocopy; distribute posters/flyers around campus.
Skills/Exper