Federal Work-Study is a program that helps students gain experience through a part-time job and earn money to support their education. Students with financial need who are enrolled at least half time are eligible for a Work-Study position.
How to Apply
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Check Your EligibilityEnsure you meet all the qualifications listed in the Qualifications & Requirements section below before applying. Email workstudy@mybrcc.edu to confirm your eligibility.
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Find a Job & InterviewReview the available job openings below. Contact the hiring supervisor for any department you are interested in to schedule an interview.
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Complete the Work-Study PacketBring the completed packet with you to the interview. The hiring supervisor must complete and sign Section C of the Employment Authorization Form.
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Submit Your PaperworkSubmit the fully completed packet to the Office of Financial Aid for processing and to initiate your background check. HR will email you the final steps, including the new hire packet.
Part-time employment through FWS offers:
- Flexible schedule around your classes
- Up to twenty (20) hours of work per week
- Convenient on-campus and community work locations
- A chance to build your resume and gain work experience
- An opportunity to develop your professional and interpersonal skills
Pay Rate: Federal student workers are paid $12.00 per hour unless otherwise indicated. Community Service positions are paid $18.00 per hour. You are paid bi-weekly for hours worked.
Earnings Limit: You can work until your cumulative earnings equal your FWS award amount or until the end of the semester. You and your supervisor are responsible for monitoring your earnings.
To be eligible, you must:
- Have a current year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file at studentaid.gov.
- Be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours.
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by your FAFSA and your financial aid package.
- Complete all financial aid requirements.
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Successfully pass a background check.
Please Note
Completing an application does not guarantee a job placement. Priority consideration is given to students who complete all required paperwork in a timely manner.
Your FWS award cannot be used to pay registration fees.
Available Job Openings
Fall 2026: August 24 – December 12
Listings current as of: August 1, 2026
Community Service: Boys & Girls Club
Note: See the Office of Financial Aid before scheduling an interview to determine eligibility.
Job Description:
Provide after-school tutoring to elementary/middle school students in subjects like reading and math. Participate in enrichment activities and supervise youth.
Qualifications:
Enthusiastic and able to supervise students. Experience with children preferred. Education or Science majors encouraged.
Community Service: Family Services of Greater Baton Rouge
Note: See the Office of Financial Aid before scheduling an interview to determine eligibility.
Job Description:
Answer calls, collect payments, close and file charts, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Professional office skills and typing a must.
Adult Education Division
Job Description:
Greet visitors, respond to calls, assist with student intake/enrollment, proctor assessments, and provide tutoring support in the areas of math, reading, language, and digital literacy skills.
Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills, computer proficiency, self-motivated, detail-oriented, a team player, and an interest in supporting and tutoring students in academic and digital literacy development.
Athletic Department (Game Day Ops)
Job Description:
Assist with Game Day Operations for Basketball, Baseball, and Softball; administrative tasks; and athletics social media.
Qualifications:
Full-time student, 2.0+ GPA, must commit to a 1-year term.
Athletic Department (Media)
Job Description:
Assist with game day streaming operations, video content capture, and still photo content capture.
Qualifications:
Full-time student, 2.0+ GPA, 1-year commitment. Experience in streaming/video/photography preferred.
Bursar's Office
Job Description:
Provide direct service to students regarding account matters and refund status requests in person, on the phone, or via email.
Qualifications:
High School diploma required. One year of related cashier experience preferred. Basic college-level accounting courses are a plus.
Counseling & Accessibility Services
Job Description:
Serve as department gatekeeper, answer phones, schedule appointments, contact referrals, and manage documentation.
Qualifications:
Excellent active listening, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word.
Enrollment Services/College Navigator
Job Description:
- Provide customer service
- Assist students with scheduling in Lola
- Provide campus tours
- Sign students in through Navigate
- Assist with special projects and events
Qualifications:
- Positive attitude and excellent customer service
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Facility Services
Job Description:
Provide administrative support, including filing, shredding, answering phones, taking messages, and greeting/escorting guests.
Qualifications:
General administrative and customer service skills.
Facility Services 2
Job Description:
Facility Services is seeking a motivated student interested in facility maintenance, construction, skilled trades, or hands-on workplace experience.
The student worker will assist maintenance personnel with routine facility work while gaining exposure to multiple trades, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, construction, grounds, and general building maintenance.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, and construction-related tasks.
- Move tools, materials, equipment, furniture, and supplies.
- Set up and clean work areas.
- Assist with inspections, building preparation, and work orders.
- Learn to safely use and care for common tools and equipment.
- Observe and assist experienced maintenance and skilled-trades personnel.
- Follow safety procedures, use required PPE, and maintain a clean work area.
- Perform other duties appropriate to your training and experience.
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on facility maintenance and construction experience
- Exposure to multiple skilled trades
- Tool and equipment experience
- Workplace safety and PPE knowledge
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and professional workplace experience
- Experience that can support future employment, apprenticeships, or skilled-trades careers
This is an opportunity to explore skilled trades, build practical skills, and gain experience that can help prepare you for your future career.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Current student eligible for student employment
- Interest in facilities, construction, maintenance, or skilled trades
- Dependability and willingness to learn
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Ability to perform physical work associated with facility maintenance
- Commitment to safety procedures
Preferred:
- Enrollment in a construction, electrical, HVAC, industrial technology, or related program
- Experience with basic hand tools or mechanical/construction work
- Previous trade or maintenance experience is not required. Students who are curious, reliable, and eager to learn are encouraged to apply.
Physical & Safety Requirements:
- Work may involve standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting/carrying within established safety guidelines. Work may occur indoors or outdoors.
- Students work under the direction of Facility Services personnel and will only perform tasks appropriate to their training and authorization. Appropriate supervision and safety procedures will be provided. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable requirements.
Nursing & Allied Health
Job Description:
ALL POSITIONS CURRENTLY FILLED
Assist with answering telephones, faxing, filing, running errands, stuffing envelopes, making copies, and other administrative duties.
Qualifications:
Basic administrative skills.
Nursing and Allied Health: Simulations
Job Description:
Assist faculty with preparing, implementing, and taking down simulation experiences.
Prepare and place all moulage (simulated scars) as indicated
Set up equipment and supplies for classroom demonstrations, labs, and skill stations as requested by faculty
Maintain a clean and safe environment in the simulation center, labs, and supply rooms
Qualifications:
General duties, knowledge, skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality while working effectively with all constituents
Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
Computer literacy to the level of at least word processing and spreadsheets
Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent organizational skills and ability to think logically and follow directions
Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
Ability to excel independently and as a team member in a collaborative environment
Strong interpersonal skills and positive energy regarding professional education
Office of Student Engagement (The Store & Closet)
Job Description:
Assist with food pantry and clothing closet operations: organizing donations, stocking shelves, managing inventory, and helping with events. Must provide exceptional customer service.
Qualifications:
Strong communication and computer skills, well-organized, and able to lift at least 20 lbs.
Office of Vice Chancellors
Job Description:
Provide administrative support, including customer service, document processing, mail sorting, and assisting with student-related forms and events.
Qualifications:
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Perkins Department / Office of the Provost
Job Description:
Be the friendly face of BRCC's Mobile Career and Technical Education Unit! As a Near Peer Ambassador, you'll help middle and high school students explore career and technical fields, like construction, process technology, nursing, and digital technology through hands-on career simulations using state-of-the-art technology. Great for students who love working with people and inspiring the next generation. [Up to 20 hours per week and flexible hours around your class schedule.] The ambassador helps manage Mobile Lab scheduling requests, prepares materials and equipment, welcomes participants, and assists with hands-on career activities with students using technology.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Schedule Mobile CTE Unit visits and keep the activity calendar current
• Keep schools and community partners informed about event details
• Prep, organize, and inventory simulation equipment and materials
• Help set up and close out events (Transportation to events can be provided)
• Lead or support career simulations after paid training
• Welcome participants, give clear instructions, and keep students engaged
• Collect participation information and help document events
• Support other Perkins career awareness activities as needed
Qualifications:
• Current BRCC student eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills.
• Dependable, professional, and comfortable interacting with students and community partners.
• Willing to learn and work with hands-on technology and career simulations.
• Basic skills with email, calendars, and Microsoft Office.
Practical Nursing Department
Job Description:
File and shred documents, update bulletin boards, and perform office machine operations (e.g., making copies).
Qualifications:
A practical nursing student is preferred.
Program for Successful Employment
Job Description:
Work with students with disabilities by tutoring and assisting them in class. Involves grading, filing, sanitizing, and maintaining confidentiality.
Qualifications:
Ability to work with students with disabilities, adapt to situations, and possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
Student Development
Job Description:
Purpose of the Position:
To provide administrative and operational support to the Office of Student Development while gaining valuable professional experience in a higher education setting. The student worker will assist with daily office operations, student services, events, and other activities that support the department’s mission.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist at the front desk by welcoming students and visitors and signing students in upon arrival.
• Greet and assist students, visitors, and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the Office of Student Development.
• Assist with filing, organizing, scanning, copying, maintaining office records.
• Answer phones, respond to routine inquiries, and direct students and visitors to appropriate resources.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
• Must be currently enrolled at Baton Rouge Community College and eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, dependable, and punctual.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle information appropriately.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to organize tasks, follow instructions, and meet deadlines.
Technical Education Division
Job Description:
Provide administrative support, including filing, organizing, shredding, answering phones, taking messages, and greeting/escorting guests. Responsible for assisting Technical Education office staff with clerical duties as needed.
Qualifications:
General administrative and customer service skills.
Theater
Job Description:
Purpose of the Position:
• Support the successful operation of the Magnolia Theater and its productions and events
• Provide hands-on assistance with theater productions, events, rehearsals, performances, and related activities
• Gain practical, real-world experience in theater production, technical theater, event operations, backstage procedures, and audience services
• Provide reliable student support to theater faculty, staff, production personnel, directors, designers, performers, and visiting artists
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Help prepare backstage areas for rehearsals and performances
• Help return backstage areas to an organized condition following rehearsals and performances
• Assist production staff with routine tasks as assigned
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and within established timelines
• Communicate production-related issues promptly to the appropriate supervisor
• Help identify missing, damaged, misplaced, or needed production materials
• Assist with moving, organizing, labeling, storing, and retrieving production materials
• Assist with maintaining production spaces in a clean and orderly condition
• Help prepare the theater for rehearsals, performances, special events, lectures, meetings, and other activities
• Help organize stage and backstage storage areas
• Assist with loading and unloading approved theater and event materials when assigned
• Assist with transporting materials between designated theater and event spaces
• Help maintain a safe and uncluttered backstage environment
• Follow backstage etiquette and performance protocols
• Help organize lighting-related materials and equipment
• Assist with cable management
• Help organize lighting accessories, gels, clamps, cable, and related materials
• Assist with checking production spaces before and after use
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment
• Assist with basic sound-related setup when trained and assigned
• Help organize microphones, stands, cables, and other approved audio materials
• Assist with basic costume-area organization when assigned
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working around performers and their personal belongings
• Assist with preparing the Magnolia Theater for events
• Assist with arranging approved furniture and equipment
• Help prepare audience areas
• Assist with preparing lobby spaces
• Help with event signage
• Assist with basic room setup and restoration
• Help move chairs, tables, stands, risers, or other approved items
• Assist with post-event cleanup
• Help return spaces to their designated configurations
• Assist with special events, guest presentations, performances, lectures, workshops, and other theater activities
• Assist with front-of-house preparations as assigned
• Assist with ushering when needed
• Provide courteous and professional assistance to theater guests
• Assist with distributing programs or other approved materials
• Help maintain a clean and welcoming public environment
• Report patron concerns to the appropriate supervisor
• Follow established procedures regarding audience safety and emergency situations
• Assist with post-performance audience-area cleanup
• Maintain professional conduct while interacting with students, faculty, staff, performers, guests, and members of the public
• Assist with sweeping, cleaning, organizing, and restoring production spaces
• Assist with organizing storage areas
• Return tools and materials to designated locations
• Assist with inventory organization
• Label or organize materials as directed
• Participate in periodic cleaning and organizational projects
• Help prepare theater spaces for inspections, events, productions, or special activities
Qualifications:
• Work schedule based on theater production and event needs. Some events may take place during nights or weekends.
• Physically active position
• Frequent standing and walking
• Ability to remain on feet for extended periods
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stretch
• Ability to move around backstage, stage, lobby, storage, and production areas
• Ability to push and pull approved equipment or materials
• Ability to move chairs, tables, props, scenery, boxes, and other theater materials when assigned
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks during setup and strike
• Ability to work in areas with varying temperatures
• Ability to work in dimly lit backstage environments
• Ability to work around theatrical lighting and loud sounds
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, students, performers, faculty, staff, and guests
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Professional and respectful attitude
• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working around performers and production personnel
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
• Willingness to work outside of traditional daytime hours when production schedules require
(You do NOT need theater experience to apply for this job.)