Available Positions

Community Service Work Study Positions 

The CSWS Program is a great opportunity for students who are looking to fulfill their entire work study allocation through community service work. The following positions are available on and off campus for students with work study awards to earn money while giving back to the community throughout the academic year.

For more information please contact:

Mallory Howard
Graduate Assistant for Community Service
Community Service Center
Third Floor of the Campus Center
508.831.4915
community-service@wpi.edu 

 

Community Service Center Jobs

Community Service Center Student Assistant (3 students needed) [4-5 hours per week]
Assist in the daily operations of the Community Service Center by greeting visitors, answering telephones, copying, filing, and other duties as assigned. The Community Service Center provides community service opportunities to the entire campus population. Student workers will assist in coordinating and executing community service events throughout the year. Extra hours will be available most weekends; student assistants are expected to supervise a minimum of three community service events per semester.  

Community Service Van Driver (5-8 students needed) [4-5 hours per week]
Community Service Van Drivers will be responsible for transporting students to and from community service sites in Worcester and surrounding communities. Candidates for this position must have excellent driving skills and a valid driver’s license.  

 

Within Walking Distance of Campus

Mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Massachusetts [Hours per week: 1-2]
Activities include a one on one mentoring program for children in the local area. WPI Students would volunteer at one of three local schools that are within walking distance to WPI. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

Site Coordinator, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Massachusetts [Hours per week: 3-10]
Assist a BBBS Match Specialist in interviewing and assessing children, coordinating volunteer schedules and transportation, supervising matches at local elementary schools, and recruiting WPI volunteers. Hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 2:00-4:00pm or Wednesdays and Thursdays 11am-1pm depending on the school.  Programs are at Belmont Street School, Wawecus Road School, or Elm Park Elementary.  

Office Assistant, Elm Park Elementary School, 23 N. Ashland Street [Hours per week: 5-10]
Activities include answering phones, answering the door, arranging student pick-up and using the computer to categorize.  Additional duties may include: assisting with intramural sports, working in the school library, and providing additional clerical support.  An orientation and training are provided.  Work hours are during weekdays only.  No nights or weekends. The ideal candidate will have reliable attendance. Workers each schedule their own hours within a normal work week, but are expected to stick to those hours, as well as, occasional paid meetings—conflicts with classes will be avoided.  Ability to work with and follow directions from staff and/or peers and a desire to work with children is a must.   W

WPI Mentor, Exploradreams/ Robokids, WPI Campus [Hours per week: 2-4]
Activities include tutoring and mentoring grade-school students in math and science and assisting them in recreational activities.  An orientation and training are provided. Work hours are during weekdays only.  The weekly Exploradreams program is usually held on campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm. Requirements include the ability to work with and follow directions from staff and/or peers and a desire to work with children is a must. Good communication skills and a willingness to share your knowledge in math and science are essential.    

Child Care Assistant, First Friends Day Care Center, 111 Park Avenue [Hours per week: 5-10]
Activities include: helping with snacks, arts and crafts, reading with children, and playing games.  An on-site orientation and training are provided.  Work hours are during weekdays only.  No nights or weekends. The ideal candidate will have reliable attendance. Workers each schedule their own hours within a normal work week, but are expected to stick to those hours.  Ability to work with and follow directions from staff and/or peers and a desire to work with children is a must.  

Education Department Assistant, Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury Street [Hours per week: 5-10]
Projects include: receptionist duties (preferably available Tuesday-Friday from 2-5) and/or perform design work to make flyers to publicize classes and/or work with class/student data and analyze it so that it is more useful.  An orientation and training are provided. Students should have a strong attention to detail.  They must have basic computer skills with Windows, be familiar with searching the Internet, and have a basic knowledge of on-line databases.  Creativity for working on flyers and publications is a plus.  Ability to work with and follow directions from staff and/or peers is essential.  Reliable attendance is a must.  Workers each schedule their own hours within a normal work-week, but are expected to stick to those hours.   

Library Assistant, Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury Street [Hours per week: 5-10]
Projects include: editing work on the computer database, working at the reference desk, creating library databases using Access, and filing slides and shelving books.  An orientation and training are provided. Students should have a strong attention to detail.  They must have basic computer skills with Windows, be familiar with searching the Internet, and have a basic knowledge of on-line databases.  Ability to work with and follow directions from staff and/or peers is essential.  Reliable attendance is a must.  Workers each schedule their own hours within a normal work-week, but are expected to stick to those hours as well as occasional paid meetings—conflicts with classes will be avoided.  

Marketing Assistant, Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury Street [Hours per week: 5-10]
Students are involved in varied projects for this division.  They provide services such as labeling and stuffing envelopes for the WAM distribution program, searching newspapers for related stories, preparing them for archiving, listing them in the public relations database, and answering phones.  An orientation and training are provided.  

Visitor Services Desk Attendant, Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury Street [Hours per week: 5-10]
Visitor Service Desk employees are specially trained to represent the Museum by giving information, responding to questions, and special needs, and selling museum memberships. Students must enjoy working with the public and be enthusiastic about the Museum's programs. Students should be familiar with the usage of IPod shuffles and IPod Minis. They should have a desire and willingness to learn about the Museum and its collections. An on-site training program is available. There will be some night and weekend responsibilities.  

AVID Tutor, Worcester Public Schools [Hours per week: 4-6]
The AVID Program in the WPS is recruiting WPI students to tutor within the AVID elective class in all middle and high schools in Worcester. AVID is a program for students in grades 7-12 who are capable of completing a college preparatory program but need additional support and assistance. Training will be provided.  

Relay for Life Committee, American Cancer Society [Hours per week: 1-5]
Members of the committee will be responsible for planning Relay for Life on campus. Volunteers will serve on the planning committee from September through April as well as staffing the event held in April.  

ESOL Tutor, Lutheran Social Services, Services for New Americans, 14 East Worcester St. [Hours per week: 4-6]
At LSS, the Services for New Americans program provides resettlement services, legal assistance, case management, employment services and education for refugees, immigrants and individuals seeking asylum. ESOL tutors help adults to speak, listen, read and write English. Advanced students need help with writing and conversational skills. Skills needed: creativity, respect for other cultures, coursework or experience in education and/or reading/writing  

Administrative Assistant, Friends of Institute Park, Inc. [Hours per week: 5]
We are looking for an individual to work under the direction of the Executive Director to help in our mission to improve Institute Park.  Duties would include work on the website including ongoing re-design, updating, and search engine optimization; assistance with mailings to contributing members of this organization; assisting in overseeing volunteer events at the park including clean-up projects, projects seeking removal of shrubs and small trees around the pond's perimeter; help with our advocacy to clean up Salisbury Pond including contacts with legislators and others, along with fundraising efforts to produce a cleaner pond. We are working with the City of Worcester which has offered a $500,000 challenge grant to us to help with installation of a forebay for the pond.  We seek someone to help us with our advocacy efforts to match the city's challenge grant.  We also seek assistance with devising guidelines for concert presentations at Institute Park, as well as help in a business plan to present a series of  future concerts in the park.  The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who believes in Institute Park's huge potential as a destination for visitors from far and wide, and who is detail-oriented and is willing to provide diligent and conscientious work to benefit the park and the city of Worcester.  

Operations Assistant, Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, Inc., 10 Tuckerman Street   [Hours per week: 5]
We are looking for an individual to assist in special projects and events that take place in Worcester's Tuckerman Hall and that benefit the Massachusetts Symphony.  Under the direction of the Executive Director, duties would include interfacing with Hall personnel relating to upcoming events; assisting at rental events; helping with a variety of post-event tasks; assisting on marketing initiatives including website and other social media vehicles; helping with overseeing and administrating various capital projects; and helping with developing a long-term strategic plan for the organization.  The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is generally familiar with an arts environment and who also possesses excellent communication skills, is detail-oriented, conscientious, and works well with others under high-pressure situations.  

Resource and Volunteer Coordinator, Lutheran Social Services, Services for New Americans [Hours per week: 4-6]
At LSS Services for New Americans we provide resettlement services, legal assistance, case management, employment services and education for refugees, immigrants and individuals seeking asylum. We need help in our donation room organizing donated clothing and household goods. These items are given to refugee families that have recently arrived in Worcester. We need someone with good organizational skills and the ability to lift 25lbs.    

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Within Driving Distance of WPI (Transportation can be provided through the Community Service Van) 

Office Assistant, American Cancer Society, 350 Plantation Street [Hours per week: Up to 10 hours/week]
Assist with mailings, filing, small projects, computer work, etc. Hours are between Monday and Friday, 9am-5pm.  

Volunteer, Christopher House, 10 Mary Scavo Dr. [Hours per week: 2-10]
The Christopher House offers volunteer opportunities in a wide variety of areas working with the elderly. Assignments are available for volunteers interested in resident interaction and for those who prefer to remain behind the scenes. They offer complete flexibility for your time, schedule and choice of assignment.  

Volunteer, Ecotarium, 222 Harrington Way [Hours per week: 3-4]
The EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum in Worcester, MA. Set in an urban oasis, the EcoTarium offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a thrilling multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, ride a narrow-gauge railroad, and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits. Many volunteer opportunities available to assist guests to this beautiful indoor/outdoor science museum.  

Volunteer, Girls Incorporated, 125 Providence Street [Hours per week: 5-10]
Girls, Inc. offers facility-based, after-school programs that provide youth with constructive skill building alternatives to prevent destructive behaviors. Work with girls on crafts, play games with them, and act as a positive role model.  These programs are offered Monday-Friday, after school, and on Saturdays.  

Office Intern, Greater Worcester Land Trust, 101 Water Street [Hours per week: Up to 10 hours/week]
Assist with administrative tasks at a small non-profit land trust.  

Food Pantry Helper, Jeremiah’s Inn, 1059 Main Street [Hours per week: Up to 10 hours/week]
Assist in emergency food pantry: stock shelves, assist clients in selecting and bagging products.  

Tutor, Spirit of Knowledge Charter School, Worcester [Hours per week: 5-7]
The Spirit of Knowledge Charter School, a new public charter school in Worcester, is inviting WPI students to join our faculty as tutors for the 2010-2011 academic year. The unique features of our curriculum include the early start of intensive math and sciences studies for all students and the specific application of math and sciences to renewable energy and biotechnology. Tutors will be able to positively affect these students’ academic progress and watch their skills grow.  

Volunteer, Why Me & Sherry's House, 1152 Pleasant Street [Hours per week: 5-10]
A home for families of children being treated at UMass Medical. Activities include yard work, helping at family events, fundraisers, housekeeping, meal assistance, office work and playing with children staying at the house. Hours are Monday through Friday with some weekend events. This agency is willing to craft an experience that you would like to have.  

Shelter Assistant, Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden Street [Hours per week: 5-10]
Activities include tending to the care and maintenance of the pets in the shelter. Duties may include cleaning kennels and cages, laundry, washing dishes and litter boxes. Additional duties may include sorting food, transporting donations, bathing pets, extreme cleaning. Animal interaction may be limited. Must be able to lift 40 pounds. An orientation and training are provided. Work hours are may be flexible with more help needed between 8-11 a.m. No nights or Sundays. The ideal candidate will have reliable attendance and transportation. Students are to schedule their own hours and notify shelter supervisor what their weekly schedule would be. Requirements: Ability to work with and follow directions from staff and/or volunteers and a desire to work with pets is a must. Previous shelter or animal experience preferred. Must be ready to work hard in dirty situations. Be aware that clothing may be stained, ripped, dirty, etc. Waterproof boots and extra socks are highly recommended.  

AVID Tutor, Worcester Public Schools [Hours per week: 4-6]
The AVID Program in the WPS is recruiting WPI students to tutor within the AVID elective class in all middle and high schools in Worcester. AVID is a program for students in grades 7-12 who are capable of completing a college preparatory program but need additional support and assistance. Training will be provided.  

Tutor, Claremont Academy, 15 Claremont Street [Hours per week: 4-6]
Assist students and teacher with tutoring within classrooms. Ideal candidates are organized, timely, and a master of a subject area.  

Homework Center Tutor, Worcester Housing Authority, 40 Belmont Street [Hours per week: Up to 10 hours/week]
WHA Home Work Center tutors provide supervision and assistance in an after-school "drop-in" program for children of Great Brook Valley/ Curtis Apartments and Lakeside Apartments. The Center can accommodate up to 30 children per day. The Center is an active and dynamic environment. The time is spent on homework and social/recreational activities. The Center provides a safe, constructive alternative for children. Tutors rely on their own academic skills, friendliness, and good humor to assist students with academic assignments, serve as role models, and generally promote academic and social success.  

Program Manager, Women's Initiative of the United Way of Central Mass, 484 Main Street #300 [Hours per week: 6]
Women's Initiative is a women's philanthropy group whose mission is to promote women's leadership and philanthropy and to support the development of healthy, confident and safe adolescent girls. Assist in the development of presentations and marketing materials for college audiences including the use of social media. Assist in database management and event preparation and execution. Support volunteer committees in meetings and event planning. Desired skills:  strong interpersonal skills, both writing and speaking; strong computer skills desired, including knowledge of social media.  Ability to network in diverse groups and represent the Women's Initiative in a professional manner.  Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills are necessary.  

Tutoring Coordinator, Dynamy, 27 Sever Street [Hours per week: 6]
The Dynamy Youth Academy is an experience-based, four-year, after-school leadership and mentoring college access program. Youth Academy identifies promising low-income 8th grade students in the Worcester public schools, supports them in completing their high school education, motivates and prepares them for college and internships and upon completion of the program, guarantees them access to higher education. As tutoring coordinator, you would be responsible for overseeing the tutoring component of the program, including matching students with tutors, recruiting and interviewing potential tutors, developing a database for maintaining tutor information and tracking student's tutoring needs. As part of this work study, you may be asked to perform other administrative duties, like inputting students grades in a database, and other administrative duties as needed.  

Marketing Intern, Dynamy,  27 Sever Street [Hours per week: 6]
Dynamy is a non-profit organization in the Worcester area with a gap year program focused on internships. It is a program providing residential living, life skills and three internships in a year for students 18-22 years old. The ideal candidate is creative, familiar with social media and new technologies that can help with ideas on how a non-profit can integrate into their marketing communication plan. Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Youtube, etc), print collateral, Adobe Design Suite  

Preservation Assistant, Preservation Worcester, 10 Cedar Street [Hours per week: 4-6]
Preservation Worcester is the sole institution in Worcester dedicated to the preservation of the historic architecture of Worcester and the promotion of excellence in new design.  We are an advocacy and education organization that works with the city, neighborhoods, and the public to improve and protect the built environment. The Preservation Assistant will help the organization in the input of images and objects into the PastPerfect software.  The project will include scanning historic slides, and taking digital images.  Using information available at PW and with staff assistance, the Preservation Assistant will research properties and catalog information on them in the database.   The Assistant may also update and create PowerPoint presentations from existing slide format.  Computer skills and interest in the built environment desired.  

Special Events Intern, American Diabetes Association, Boston [Hours per week: 6]
We are a non-profit organization with a mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We have an annual fundraising event in Worcester that takes place in October and need assistance both the day of the event as well as in the office prior to and post event. Responsibilities include supporting the Special Event Manager through participant, sponsor, and volunteer recruitment,  assisting with kick-off events, supporting fundraising efforts, researching possible sponsors and in-kind donors, day of event logistics, providing administrative support to the Special Events team as needed. Knowledge/Skills Required: Strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to handle multiple projects, maintenance of an organized environment, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Located in Boston, candidates would need to have their own transportation as the Community Service Van only travels within a 10 Mile radius of Worcester.  

Communications and Website Developer, Community Healthlink, 26 Queen Street [Hours per week: 4-6]
Community Healthlink, Inc. has been helping adults, children and families to recover from the effects of mental illness, substance abuse and homelessness. We’ve helped people of all ages who struggle with mental illness to regain self-esteem.  Volunteers are needed to help design and implement creative web content, graphics, video, periodic email communications (e-blasts) and e-newsletters to inform CHL’s donors, sponsors, and staff; video record and/or photograph agency presentations, trainings and events; design new and/or revise existing program brochures, postcards, magnets, and other marketing materials; may also set up event and/or health fair displays and work both in and out-of doors; perform data entry, copying, mailing and filing, as needed. Qualifications:  Excellent verbal/written communication skills; ability to plan, organize, and prioritize;  Knowledge and proficiency in a variety of text, web, photo, and video editor software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Creative Suite: PhotoShop, Illustrator, DreamWeaver and InDesign; Knowledge of social media platforms and social networking tools.  

Computer Lab Intern, Goddard Scholars Academy, 20 Irving Street [Hours per week: flexible hours between 9am-3pm]
Intern will maintain and manage a new computer lab for use of the teachers and students in the Goddard Scholars Academy, a new Innovation School within a school.  Ability to assist teachers and students with research, new software are required.  Skill in web design and social media are preferred.  Trustworthiness and integrity are required.  

Various Internship Opportunities, Community Harvest Project, 37 Wheeler Road Grafton, MA. [Hours per week: flexible hours]
While our organization is deeply committed to building a sustainable food system, we do not require candidates to be well versed in agriculture or the food production system. Bring your enthusiasm, and we will teach you the rest!  The majority of your time will be spent instructing volunteers and ensuring a positive experience for our volunteer groups, most of which are local school groups in the fall and spring.  Since we are a small non-profit, we are able to utilize your talents and interests.  The remainder of your time is flexible; we have needs in development, social media, marketing, volunteer relations, or database administration.  We're also open to other projects provided they advance our organization.  

Social Media Assistant, Edward Street Child Services, 34 Cedar Street [Hours per week: 4-6]
Parents of young children use social media to communicate.  We need to meet parents where they are using the media they prefer.  We are seeking a savvy student who can devote a few hours a week engaging families to improve their children's development.  Student will be supervised by Director of Special Projects.  

Technology Assistant, YMCA of Central Massachusetts, 1 Salem Square [Hours per week: flexible hours]
Possible responsibilities based on interest and skills of the student:  Update inventory of IT equipment (hardware/software/printers/etc.); Install updated patches and drivers on pcs; Verify serial numbers/software versions & revisions; Assist with training staff on use of software.  Qualifications:  College course work and/or certificate in computer operations, personal computers or network administration. Experience with Microsoft Office and Windows95 required. Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, communications skills and ability to work with and train staff with diverse computer knowledge required.    

Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity Metro West/Greater Worcester ReStore [Hours per week: flexible hours, 4 hour shifts]
The ReStore sells new and used donated appliances, furniture, and building materials to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity home building. We are looking for students to help with customer service, receiving donations, moving merchandise on to the floor, and computer work/office work. Desired skills are being outgoing, working in teams, and willing to learn new skills.  

REC Database Development Assistant, Regional Environmental Council [Hours per week: 4-10]
The Regional Environmental Council is an environmental justice organization dedicated to building healthy, sustainable and just communities in Worcester. The REC is in need of a work-study to assist in the management and development of our membership database.  We currently use Filemaker Pro to manage our database of members, volunteers, partner organizations and funders.  The Database Development Assistant will be responsible for working with the Executive Director and Development/Communications Coordinator to help assess the effectiveness and utility of the current database relative to alternative configurations or products, implement necessary changes or acquisition and roll-out of new software, and will conduct database management including basic data entry on an as-needed basis.  Looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and organized candidate who has an interest in environmental, social justice and/or environmental justice issues, experience with Filemaker Pro or other database software, and be able to work independently to address both short- and long-term database.    

Community Liaison Representative, Umass Memorial Health Care [Hours per week: 6 hours per day]
The students will be working for the Earth Day and the Day of Caring.