2026-2027 Federal Work Study Positions

These positions are open to current students through IU's Federal Work Study program.  Please see the three descriptions for the opening positions. 

VITAL Office Assistant

Student duties and responsibilities: provide warm and welcoming customer service; assist with miscellaneous office tasks, including data entry, shelf reading, and photocopying.

Job qualifications: strong computer skills; ability to work with the public; Spanish language proficiency preferred.  

Learn and Play Space Program Assistant

Student duties and responsibilities: assist in the creation, planning, and preparation of activities, programs, theme changes, flannel board collections, and summer reading organization; complete various tasks for Librarians and Library Assistants; maintain the Children's Department by cleaning toys and materials, keeping the area organized, and ensuring supplies are available; assist Children's Services Librarians with preparing Children’s Program Room for story time and craft activities; perform simple clerical duties.

Job qualifications: a passion for working with young children; flexible, organized, and patient; able to sit on small chairs, pick up items, and lift and move small furniture; good communication skills; willing to learn how to use a Cricut, laminator, and button maker.

Friends of the Library Office Assistant

Student duties and responsibilities: miscellaneous clerical duties; must be available to work weekdays between 10 AM– 5 PM.  

Job qualifications: clerical experience; strong experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access; ability to work with the public; strong attention to detail.