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Work Study Student Employee - Environmental Health and Safety Assistant

  2026-01-14     Western Nevada College     Carson City,NV  
Description:

Environmental Health and Safety Student Worker

The Environmental Health and Safety Department is seeking a motivated student worker to join our new department and assist with various support tasks on our campus. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training in a professional EH&S environment, while balancing academic commitments.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Help manage EH&S inventory, including tracking and organizing equipment
  • Participate and attend orientations and other outreach events when needed
  • Scan, shred, copy, sort, file, label, organize, clean, etc.
  • Assist with campus inspections and documentation
  • Complete training and other learning opportunities as assigned. As training continues, duties may change with demonstrated knowledge
  • Any other duties as assigned

Work Study Required

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed, this position requires applicants to have been awarded Work Study funds. Work study funds are based on your eligibility determined by the FAFSA and are awarded as part of your Financial Aid package. If you have questions about work study and/or would like to be added to the Work Study waiting list, please contact the Student Employment Coordinator, Temple Campana, at ...@wnc.edu

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • Work Study eligible
  • Able to work minimum of 10 hours per week

Student Employment Eligibility:

  • Enrollment in at least 6 credits each regular semester; and
  • Be in a degree seeking program; and
  • Meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements:
    • 67% completion rate in the last enrolled semester
    • 67% cumulative completion rate
    • 2.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale
    • Have not exceeded the maximum number of credits allowed (90) or received two degrees
  • OR be on an approved appeal and on probation with an Academic Plan; and
  • Be authorized to work in the United States

Summer Eligibility - Students are eligible to work during the summer if they meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in at least 6 summer credits; or
  • Successfully have completed the spring semester and enrolled in the required 6 credits for the fall semester (summer enrollment in this case is not required); and
  • Meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements listed previously; and
  • Be authorized to work in the United States

Changes in Student Eligibility - Continued employment is contingent on maintaining eligibility. If a student's eligibility changes their role may be subject to termination and/or they may be temporarily required to remain off work. If students' eligibility is on hold pending the results of an appeal, students are required to remain off work until the appeal has been satisfactorily resolved.

Work Study Required: Yes

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to follow oral and written directions
  • Ability to traverse campus multiple times daily
  • Meticulous record keeping and data entry skills, with great attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving and organizing skills

Additional Information:

Compensation: Student Employee - Level 1 $12-$15 an hour

Schedule: Scheduled and available hours may vary and are subject to change based on organizational needs. Workdays, hours, and times are negotiable depending on class schedules. Minimum 10 hours per week requirement.

Full-Time Equivalency: 50% - 20 hours per week

  • Students may not work during scheduled course times
  • Students may not work more than 20 hours per week (Sun-Sat) during academic periods in which they are enrolled (Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters)
  • Students may not work more than 28 hours per week (Sun-Sat) during break periods, in which they are not taking courses (summer break, winter break, and spring break)

Questions:

Hiring Supervisor - If you have questions about this role or would like to check on the status of an application, please contact the hiring supervisor/department:

  • Katherine Strain, EH&S Coordinator
  • ...@wnc.edu OR 775-###-####

Work Study & Student Employment Program - Some positions require student applicants to be awarded work study. For questions about Work Study, eligibility, minimum qualifications, or other questions related to the Student Employment Program please contact the Student Employment Coordinator:

  • Temple Campana, Scholarship & Student Employment Coordinator
  • 775-###-#### | ...@wnc.edu

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact:

...@wnc.edu | (775) ###-#### 2201 West College Parkway Carson City, NV 89703


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