Student Employment

The Cougar Activities Team (CAT) Student Lead Program is a leadership program that offers Northeast Iowa Community College students an opportunity to represent and promote the College to current and prospective students, and their families.

Cougar Activities Team (CAT) Student Leaders will introduce visitors to campus life and College traditions and achievements by conducting campus tours, promoting student clubs & campus activities and serve as a leader and voice of the student body.

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

If you are interested in this position, please contact the campus that you are attending:

More information and additional application available here

• Peosta - Kara Popp, Director of Student Life | poppk@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 2230 
• Calmar - Shannon Dirks, Assistant Director of Student Life | dirkss@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 1187

Are you passionate about your degree choice at NICC? Do you want to share that enthusiasm and excitement with other prospective students? If so, we have the perfect opportunity to get involved and get paid at the same time.

Job Description/Duties:

The program ambassador is a unique opportunity for students to showcase and share information about their degree program at NICC from the student's perspective.

• Providing representation at college events, visit days, and program previews
• Leading campus tours and sharing their experiences at the college and in the program
• Providing program/college testimonials and videos
• Engaging with campus visitors and prospective students
• Participating in recruitment calling or one-on-one in-person visits
• Mentoring a first-year student or being mentored by a second-year ambassador or faculty/staff member
• Visiting their high school with a representative to share their experiences at NICC and in the program
• Assisting new students during the first week of class and at orientation
• Mentoring or working with undecided students
• Participating in Career Days with younger students
• Serving as front-line greeters at the admissions/reception desk and recruitment events

Hours:  

• Times and days vary based on campus events.
• Most events will be happening Monday - Friday

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

If you are interested in this position, please contact the campus that you are attending:

• Peosta - Kara Popp, Director of Student Life | poppk@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 2230 
• Calmar - Shannon Dirks, Assistant Director of Student Life | dirkss@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 1187

Position Overview:

The Baseball Student Manager plays an essential role in supporting the daily operations of the college baseball team. The student manager assists coaches and players with practice and game-day logistics, equipment management, video coordination, and other administrative tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in sports management, coaching, or athletics administration.

Job Description/Duties:

• Set up and break down equipment for practices and games (e.g., balls, nets, batting cages).
  
• Maintain and organize team equipment, uniforms, and gear.
  
• Assist with practice drills by shagging balls, operating pitching machines, and supporting coaches as needed.
  
• Record games and practices as needed; upload and manage video content for analysis.
  
• Maintain the cleanliness and order of Cougar Athletics Center and storage areas.
  
• Run errands and provide administrative support (e.g., updating rosters, Fueling Station, laundry, etc.).
  
• Communicate effectively with coaching staff and team members.
  
• Attend all home games and selected practices, as determined by the coaching staff.

Job Qualifications/Skills:

• Must be a current student eligible for the Federal Work-Study program.
• Interest in athletics and baseball; prior experience is a plus but not required.
• Reliable, punctual, and organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in outdoor conditions.
• Basic knowledge of video recording/editing tools preferred (e.g. Synergy).

Learning Opportunities

• Gain hands-on experience in sports communication, event management, and media production
• Work closely with athletics professionals and coaches
• Build a portfolio of work in photography, video, and social media

Hours:  

• Flexible: majority of work 2pm - 6pm, weekend availability as well

 Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

• Luke Maiers, Sports Information Director | maiersl@nicc.edu | 844-642-2338, ext. 3250

Job Description/Duties: 

• Assist with serving during dining hours
• Operate cash register transactions
• Meal prep assistance for the day/week
• Assist with catering on campus - prep/delivery
• Assist with clean up - including dishes
• Other duties as assigned  

Job Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong desire to work
• Able to follow directions well 

Hours:  

• Up to 20 hours per week.  Flexible hours between times listed.
• Monday – Thursday 7:00AM to 3:00PM  Friday 7:00AM to 2:00PM

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

If you are interested in this position, please contact the campus that you are attending:

• Calmar - Curley Todd, Cafe Manager | toddje@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 1335 
• Peosta - Kayla Staner, Campus Operations Director | stanerka@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 2156

Job Description/Duties: 

As a mascot handler and member of Chase’s Crew, you will attend various athletic and community events where the mascot has been requested to appear. The Student Life Office will function as the supervisor of this role. 

 Job Qualifications/Skills:

Crew Members must demonstrate the core values of the mascot - strength, determination and leadership. In addition to these characteristics, handlers will need to:

• Be a student of good financial and academic standing with the College
• Able to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Positively interact well with children, teens and adults
• Observe the crowd and environment for any safety issues and respond accordingly
• Ensure the mascot stays on schedule at events
• Observe the mascot’s body language for signs of stress and respond appropriately
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the costume after each event
• Never reveal the identity of the mascot performer
• Agree to complete a training module and sign the Mascot Code of Conduct. Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct will result in termination of duties.

Hours: 

• Varies depending on events and performer availability. 

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

If you are interested in this position, please contact the campus that you are attending:

• Peosta - Kara Popp, Director of Student Life | poppk@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 2230 
• Calmar - Shannon Dirks, Assistant Director of Student Life | dirkss@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 1187

Job Description/Duties:  

• Assist in classrooms
• Laundry, cleaning, and kitchen duties
• Prepare activities for classrooms
• Assist directors with general paperwork
• Other duties as assigned by directors

Job Qualifications/Skills:

• Must pass a state and federal criminal records check 
• Strong desire to work
• Physical vitality and stamina
• Early childhood experience preferred but not required

Hours:  

• Flexible hours, Monday through Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

If you are interested in this position, please contact the campus that you are attending:

• Calmar - Brook Hjerleid, Child Care Director | hjerleidb@nicc.edu | 844.642.2338 ext. 1451 
• Peosta - Shelly Roling, Child Care Director | rolings@nicc.edu  | 844.642.2338 ext. 2245

Job Description/Duties: 

• Assist with milking shifts at Iowa’s Dairy Center.  Milking shifts are at 4:00am, noon and 8:00pm daily.  Shifts typically last 2.5 hours which includes time to power wash the parlor.  
• May be scheduled to assist with daily calf chores which occur at 5:00am and 5:00pm.  
• May be scheduled for evening robot chores prior to the 8:00pm milking shifts.
• Cows calve on a daily basis and at all times throughout the day. Therefore newborn calves born during your shift and their dams must be processed including colostrum administration.

 Job Qualifications/Skills:

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to stand for 2.5 hours during milking shift
• Ability to lift 80 pounds
• Strong communication skills especially with the full-time employees and your co-workers.  
• Ability to begin milking shifts promptly at 4:00am, noon and 8:00pm
• Ability to be scheduled every other weekend and holiday.
• Ability to strictly adhere to the protocols established by the Dairy Center farm managers and the Diary Foundation Board of Directors.

 Hours: 

• Seven days a week at the times outlined above in the job description.

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

• Dave Lawstuen, Agriculture Faculty | lawstuend@nicc.edu | 844-642-2338, ext 8112

Job Description/Duties: The candidate will be expected to be versed in/or willing to learn:

• preparation of microbiology media
• maintenance of bacterial stocks
• preparing simple chemical solutions
• producing miscellaneous media/reagents
• assisting with microscope care
• organize and discard outdated materials, reagents, and chemicals
• clean glassware

The candidate will assist Instructors in taking inventory, notifying faculty of needed supplies and ordering of materials. The candidate will need to have or acquire a knowledge of the safe use and disposition of hazardous chemicals. The candidate will have or acquire the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment repairs and provide clerical support to include; ordering, cataloging, and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment. 

Job Qualifications/Skills:

• Required to have a 2.5 GPA
• Knowledge and interest in science laboratory techniques and activities.

Hours:

• Flexible hours, Monday through Friday

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

• Mike Gau, Dean of Business, Graphic Design, Paralegal, and Science | gaum@nicc.edu | 844-642-2338, ext 2322

Job Description/Duties:

• Assist patrons at the circulation desk and with the card catalog
• Check out items
• Check in items using Horizon
• Put items away on shelves, straighten and dust shelves
• Other duties as assigned by library staff

Job Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong desire to work
• Attention to detail
• Good computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Able to lift 20 lbs
• Friendly
• Motivated and reliable self-starter

Hours:

• Flexible hours, Monday through Friday

Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

• Victor Lieberman, Learning Resources Coordinator | liebermanv@nicc.edu | 844-642-2338, ext. 2269

Job Description/Duties:

• Vacuuming
• Sweeping
• Mopping
• Operating the floor machine
• Clean table tops and chairs
• Empty garbage
• Assist with room set ups
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications/Skills:

• Able to follow directions
• Able to work with others
• Able to work independently
• Strong desire to work 
• Take pride in work

Hours:  

• Flexible hours no later than 8pm

 Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

• Teresa Kurash, Campus Operations Director | kurasht@nicc.edu | 844-642-2338, ext. 1261

Job Description/Duties:

• Maintain Equipment
• Push Mowing
• Trim Mowing
• Weed eating
• Weeding
• Help with cleaning of college fleet vehicles
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications/Skills:

• Able to follow directions
• Able to work with others
• Able to work independently
• Strong desire to work 
• Take pride in work

Hours:  

• Flexible hours no later than 8pm

 Supervisor Name/Contact Information:

• Marti Leiran, Plant Services Director | leirang@nicc.edu | 844-642-2338, ext. 1250