Work Study

Federal Work Study (FWS)

The Federal Work Study program provides part-time employment for students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours per quarter and in Good Standing for Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress to participate in the FWS program.

Positions are located both on and off campus. A number of reading and math tutoring positions, off-campus and non-profit community service jobs are available. Interested students must complete a Metropolitan Community College Work Study Application located in the Financial Aid Forms Bank in Financial Aid Self-Service.

Follow the path below to access the Work Study Application:

Log into My Way
Click "Student Self Service
Go to "Financial Aid"
Under Resources/Form Links, click on "Financial Aid Forms Bank"
Go to Form "FA - Work Study Application"

Please contact (new contact here) at (phone number) if you have difficulty in accessing the application form through My Way, or for additional information regarding FWS.

ON-CAMPUS POSITIONS

Fort Omaha Campus, South Omaha Campus, Elkhorn Valley Campus (accepting applications)

Demonstrate a professional image as Federal Work Study Assistant (FWS Assistant) with various MCC Offices. The FWS Assistant must feel a strong commitment to the MCC campus community and always be willing to share their enthusiasm and pride with those around them. FWS Assistant will demonstrate leadership abilities while providing guidance, coaching, and in class support to assigned First Year Experience (FYE) Students throughout the academic year. Must have an interest in working with students new to the college environment, or that have difficulties adjusting to a college setting and be able to refer them to college resources, including FYE advising from their assigned Success Navigator, counseling, and learning support services.

PEER WELLNESS AMBASSADORS (ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS) NEW POSTING!

Student Wellness is recruiting students to serve as our Peer Wellness Ambassadors at the Elkhorn, South, and Fort Omaha campuses. A Peer Wellness Ambassador (PWA) promotes overall student wellbeing by working with their peers to increase awareness of wellness resources on/off campus, provide support, and encourage responsible decision-making. Ambassadors will support other students in realizing their own wellness goals through a strengths-focused, and positive approach. Some of the typical coaching topics include stress reduction, goal setting, time management, self-care, and emotional wellbeing.

*It is important to note this is not considered therapy, but rather a navigator on their wellness journey.

FORT OMAHA CAMPUS EQUITY and Diversity (ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS)

Clerical position

Data entry
Filing
Bulk mailing
Photocopy, Scanning, Faxing
Event support and recruitment
Student support
Flyer design
Event Planning

Fort Omaha Campus Financial Aid Office (Filled)

Clerical position that includes answer phones and outreach to students. General office work support for staff to include electronic scanning of confidential documents, keyboarding, faxing, copying, and preparing program packets, folders,and mailings.

Fort Omaha International Student Services clerical 12-3pm (Filled)

Clerical duties and provide customer service to prospective and current F-1 students. The assistant will answer applicants and students' basic questions related to applying to MCC, registering for classes, filling out forms, and maintaining F-1 status. Additional duties-data entry, upload documents, assist with orientation and presentations, prepare files and initial review of applications.

Fort Omaha Campus Institutional Effectiveness & Engagement (Filled)

ePantry position-monitoring food inventory, stocking shelves ensuring cleanliness of the pantry prep area. Keeping records of supplies, packing food orders for students, and ensuring packed food is ready on tables for pick up for delivery personnel by designated time frame.

Clerical duties-updating spreadsheet, contacting students at various campus locations, making copies, and updating forms as needed.

Assisting with special projects and events as needed.

FORT OMAHA CAMPUS MCC FOUNDATION (ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS) NEW posting!

OFFICE WORK STUDY POSITION
This position supports MCC Foundation’s mission to create community awareness and build meaningful relationships in fulfilling office administrative tasks with correspondence and event planning to connect community partners.

Assembling Mailers and Drafting Correspondence

Year End letters
Holiday cards and thank you letters
Employee giving letters
Endowed scholarship letters
Letters to scholarship establishers

Updating and Inputting Data

Research and update contact information
Information uploads to MCC Foundation database, Raiser’s Edge NXT

Event Planning and Assistance

Scholars Reception: invites, name tags, announcement cards, event setup, etc.
Board binders

Fort Omaha Campus Prototype Design Lab ( accepting applications)

MCC's Prototype Design Lab on the Fort Omaha Campus is equipped with digital tools for 3-D design and production. MCC FWS students working in this area will become skilled in using Prototype designs, production tools and material, supporting first-generation college students and area high school students who are at risk or underrepresented in college enrollments, and encouraging STEM educational and career pathways.

Fort Omaha Campus Records Department (Accepting Applications)

Clerical work including direct contact with students, visitors and staff required. All records and information that will be accessed are highly confidential and sensitive, and should be treated as such.

Fort Omaha Campus Re-Entry Program (accepting applications)

Clerical position to include answer phones, greet walk-in traffic, assist program participants, prepare mailings, sort incoming mail, copy program materials, filing and room setup for various events held in the building.

Fort Omaha Campus Student Affairs Office (Accepting applications)

Position 1 - The primary purpose of this position is to support the efforts to promote student org/clubs and plan, promote and help with MCC student events (e.g. Student Leadership Conference) ( ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS)

Assists in supporting various campus initiatives such as student life and other projects
Supports maintaining MCC’s Student Engagement portal, myhub.mccneb.edu
Consistently and dependably attends work, activities and functions as assigned

Position 2 - The primary purpose of this position is to support the smooth and efficient operation of the Vice President for campuses and Student Affairs (VP, C/S Affairs) office suite. ( Accepting Applications)

Provide administrative/secretarial support toVP Campus and Student Affairs offices with tasks, such as, filing, scanning, typing and processing mail.
Supports maintaining and updating websites and procedure manuals.
Assists in supporting various campus initiatives, projects and programs at MCC

Fort Omaha Campus TRIO Services (accepting applications)

Position 1 - Clerical, filing, scanning, organizing, answering phones, greeting and assisting staff with event set-ups, attending TRIO sponsored activities and functions as scheduled or assigned, and the ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
Position 2 - New student assistant

FORT OMAHA CAMPUS TRIO UPWARD BOUND Clerical Position (Currently accepting applications)

Clerical, filing, scanning, organizing creating flyers
Assisting with event set-ups
Consistently and dependently attends work
Ability to handle confidential materials and conversations in a professional manner
Ensures securing file draws when in use

Fort Omaha Campus Science Lab ( Filled)

The Science Lab Student Aide will assist the Science Lab Coordinator and Lab Assistant with daily duties including set up and cleanup of all labs, preparing materials for labs, washing and putting away glassware and providing assistance with special projects.

Fort Omaha Construction Education Center ( Accepting Applications)

The HVAC/R Lab Technician assist instructors and lab technicians in cleaning and organizing the mechanical systems lab and assist in maintenance of HVAC/R equipment.

Elkhorn Campus Student Services Assistant (Filled)

Greet and provide general College information and directions to new students and visitors.

General office work includes: filing, faxing, copying and making labels, assisting students in the My Way center, proctoring and reading exams, making some outbound calls, giving campus tours and acting as an overall ambassador for the College.

Elkhorn Financial Aid Office ( Filled)

South Omaha Campus Cisco Lab Assistant (Filled)

The Cisco Lab Assistant will assist in maintaining all equipment in the Cisco Labs, managing the internal network and assisting students with lab equipment.

South Omaha Campus Financial Aid Office ( accepting applications)

South Omaha Campus Science Lab Coordinator Aide (Filled)

Assist lab coordinator and staff with cleanliness of four lab spaces and prep areas and there are currently two shifts: 8 a.m. - noon and 11 a.m - 3 p.m.

South Omaha Campus Student Services Assistant ( accepting applications)

Greet and provide general College information and directions to new students and visitors.

General office work includes: filing, faxing, copying and making labels, assisting students in the My Way Center, proctoring and reading exams, making some outbound calls, giving campus tours and acting as an overall ambassador for the College.

OFF-CAMPUS POSITIONS

Descendants of Dewitty, NE (Accepting Applications) NEW posting!

Internship Social Media

Marketing Experience-Creative Social Media Manager
Create social media blogs and platforms including execution of strategies
Advertising to drive sales
Expanding brand to potential customers

Internship Game Developer

Game Developer to develop new video games
Constructing base engine mechanics role play
Develop milestones
Schedule date for completion

Collective for Youth after school mentoring (ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS)

Responsible for:

Ensuring youth development principles are incorporated into programs and activities.
Providing guidance and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment for youth.
Ensuring the incorporation of character development, age appropriate and gender-specific programs and activities.
Ensuring the cultural diversity of exciting and engaging educational activities and programs for youth.

Worksite Location: 302 S. 36th St., Suite 104, Hours: 3:00 pm-6:00 pm

Goodwill Industries (Accepting applications) New posting!

The Computer lab attendant will be responsible for providing basic employment assistance including helping job seekers with creating a resume and job application assistance. They will provide backup coverage at the front desk by greeting customers and answering phone calls.
Worksite Location: 4865 N 72nd Street, Omaha NE

GIGI'S CUPCAKES (CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS) NEW Posting!

Utilize baking tools in a commercial kitchen
Read and follow recipes set forth by Gigi's Cupcakes
Lifting up to 50lbs
Cleaning to the Department of Health standards
Cash handling
Operate machinery such as ovens and freezers

Worksite Location: 16811 Burke St, Hours: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Available earlier or later to bake or decorate products.

Hope Center for Kids ( Accepting Applications)

Administrative & Program Assistant

Answer, screen, and route incoming calls through a multi-line phone system in a professional and welcoming manner
Ensure all messages are delivered in a timely manner
Welcome guests, volunteers, and members in accordance with the Guest Policy
Perform administrative functions including but not limited to, scanning in members, running program reports
Create, maintain bulletin boards

Kitchen Assistant

Assist Kitchen Coordinator with planning, preparing and serving meals
Log and submit daily meal counts, production reports and chemical test strip readings
Clean and sanitize countertops, tables, utensils, dishes and other frequently touched surfaces
Record weekly inventory of supplies
Help with special food events

Worksite location: 2200 N 20th Street, Omaha NE.

Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha's Botanical Center (Accepting applications )

Internships at Lauritzen Gardens offer exciting opportunities for students to be closely involved with the challenges and rewards of working in a young public garden with a fast-paced atmosphere.
Lauritzen Gardens’ Summer Adventure Camp interns are needed to teach groups of week-long campers between 5-12 years of age. Camp topics include nature-based themes that will allow staff and campers to enjoy an exciting indoor and outdoor camp experience. Education Interns will assist with education programming at the garden including school tours, youth enrichment programs, festivals, special events and garden interpretation. Interns must possess enthusiasm, flexibility, love of the outdoors and the interest in working with children.
Worksite Location: 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE

Life Care Homeless Shelter ( accepting applications)

The mission at this Fremont area program is to help all residents get on a path to self-sufficiency and independence by searching daily for a job. MCC FWS students will assist clients with receiving direct service through prevention, shelter, case management, health care assistance, professional counseling, life skills education, aftercare and transitional housing.

Worksite Location: 723 North Broad St., Fremont, NE

Family Housing Advisory Services ( accepting applications)

MCC FWS students serving at Family Housing Advisory Services will assist in providing financial education for a population of young people transitioning out of the foster care system with very low-income and with minimal life-skills. Student must be working on Human Services degree.

Opportunity Passport position:

The services within the Opportunity Passport program focus on assisting participants with financial education, as well as housing, transportation and other needs that young people transitioning out of foster care may have. FWS students will conduct outreach initiatives and interact with youth by assisting in one-on-one financial coaching, classroom/workshops, coordinating the financial educational enrollment and training opportunities and in working alongside the assistant program director with both the youth and adult financial management programs.

Homeownership Assistant position:

Demonstrate a professional image as Federal Work Study Intake Services Assistant (FWS Assistant) with Family Housing Advisory Services. FWS Assistant must have good customer service and communication skills to inform clients whether assistance will be received. FWS students will assist with looking up potential purchases by clients, filing paperwork, creating a list of contact information for clients wanting 1-1 assistance and assist with reviewing client files for follow up needs.

Tenant Services Assistant position:

Demonstrate a professional image as Federal Work Study Tenant Services Assistant (FWS Assistant) with Family Housing Advisory Services. FWS Assistant must have good customer service and communication skills to inform clients whether assistance will be received. FWS students will assist with income intake process to determine if clients qualify for assistance, returning calls to clients to inform if they will receive assistance and maintaining the updating of client files.

Worksite Location: 2401 Lake St.

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation/Project Everlast (CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS)

MCC work study students serving with Project Everlast will assist with developing resources and programming for young adults to connect them to community supports and resources. Students will help to recruit new members through community outreach and social media.

Worksite Location: 314 South 26th St.

Prime Secured (Accepting applications) new posting!

The Business Support Work Study is the friendly face our associates and customers look forward to seeing when they arrive at Prime. This person makes an important first impression for all who visit or call the company. Responsibilities for this role include greeting visitors and associates, maintaining the front office, supporting the Accounting Team, Human Resources Team, Lean Department and associates through a range of key tasks and projects.
Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Worksite Location: Elkhorn, NE

Stephen Center Emergency Homeless Shelter ( accepting applications)

Position 1 – Stephen Center receptionist 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Greet and direct clients and visitors, along with answering phones.
Position 2 – Stephen Center Shelter office assistant 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Client intake, greet and direct clients and visitors, along with answering phones.
Position 3 – Stephen Center front door host (Emergency Shelter Entrance) 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Assist and direct all those arriving at the Emergency Shelter entrance.

Worksite Location: 2723 Q St.

Quality Living Inc. (Accepting Applications) NEW posting!

QLI is one of the largest and most recognized post-hospital brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation programs in the United States.

CrossFit Assistant

Are you a passionate and hard-working individual who excels when you help others succeed and meet fitness goals? As an assistant, you will help encourage, teach correct movements, cue corrections and motivate for improvements within an athlete's adaptive needs in their personalized CrossFit program. CPR Certified-training provided. No previous experience required, however a background in the health or medical field would be a plus!
Monday-Friday 2:30pm-6:30pm flexibility between those hours.

Life Path Assistant

The Life Services Assistant must possess a positive and creative approach in assisting residents and clients to reach their highest potential.

Maintain a consistently positive, productive and growth-oriented environment for residents/clients, co-workers and families.
Actively participate in trans-disciplinary team approaches and provide quality service to each resident/client.
Maintain positive relationships and effective communication between and among departments, houses and individuals.
Nursing Certificate required.

Life Skills Assistant

Must be able to provide physical assistance to residents, as well as the ability to learn and implement positive and effective teaching strategies.

Maintain a consistently positive, productive and growth-oriented environment for residents/clients, co-workers and families.
Actively participate in trans-disciplinary team approaches and provide quality service to each resident/client.
Communicate clearly with team members in written and oral forms.
Understand and effectively implement active treatment programming or plans of care for residents
Human Services field preferred and Certified Nursing Assistant course.

Work Location: 6404 N. 70^th Plaza

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