Federal Work Study


Congratulations, you have been selected to participate in the Federal Work Study (FWS) Program at LACC. This is your chance to gain valuable experience and make money. Don't miss out!

If you are looking for a flexible way to cover college costs, the FWS program may be the right fit, as it connects students like you to job opportunities that prioritize your academics and can help you pay for education expenses.

FWS is more than just a paycheck: FWS offers positions that will align with your academic and career interests. Imagine gaining work experience while contributing to your goals, all while earning money for school!

Orientation

Take a look at the FWS Student Orientation video below to get a better understanding of the FWS program at LACC.

Job Listings

The departments listed below are looking to hire student workers like you! Browse around and find the jobs that align better with your interests and skills and just send an email to the FWS Supervisor to arrange for an interview.  Best of luck!

When you request an interview with any of these departments, your email should include:

  • Your name, student ID number, and the preferred contact information
  • Your interest to interview for the position and possible availability, and
  • Your resume (optional but recommended).

If you have any questions about this process, make sure you click the FAQ's above. Below is list of departments and offices hiring student workers - in parenthesis is the the number of positions available:

Positions available: 1

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Answering phones; filing; making copies; stuffing envelopes; answering routine questions; setting appointments; picking up campus mail; or other basic unskilled duties including basic
    computer usage.

Positions available: 2

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Student workers in the Break It to Make It program are responsible for welcoming all students and guests to the Center.  They help with new student orientations and create connections between the participating students and the varied support services around the college.  They are also involved in planning for events, such as the monthly meetings and field trips to local universities.

Positions available: 3

Contact Information:

Daniel Hernandez-Uribe | Bryana Bonilla | Joseph Lopez (welcomecenter@lacitycollege.edu)

Job Description:

  • Engage and support students and visitors by answering questions, providing resources, and escorting guests through campus tours.

  • Assist with LACC application and registration processes

  • Support staff with special projects as assigned.

  • Conduct campus tours, participate in Welcome Center/Recruitment events, and support community events.

  • Assist with navigation of Student Portal, Student Email Set-Up, Financial Aid, Orientation, Dual Enrollment & Concurrent Enrollment, Non-Credit, Extension Courses, and directing to the proper departments.

  • Utilize the LACC campus map to direct students/staff/faculty/community to proper resources.

  • Student Assistants will be trained in the knowledge of campus life, college history, traditions, and college achievements.

Positions available: 1

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Greet customers and provide exceptional service.

  • Stock and organize shelves, displays, and keep store tidy.

  • Assist customers with requests, needs, and wants.

Positions available: 1

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • The Learning Center Student Worker will have the following responsibilities: staffing the center's reception area, greeting students and other visitors and directing them to the right resource, assisting students in making appointments, communicating with staff and tutors through Canvas and email, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment by wiping computers and tidying group work areas, and miscellaneous occasional office duties such as sorting textbooks, filing, labeling, or other duties as assigned.

  • Desired Skills: excellent customer service skills, ability to interface professionally and pleasantly with students, faculty and staff, familiarity with Canvas and Microsoft Office online (Outlook Email, Word), ability to learn systems such as Penji scheduling software, and the ability to adapt to evolving policies and programs.

Positions available: 3

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Greet students, faculty, and visitors at the Music Department front desk.

  • Assist checking students into and out of music practice labs.

  • Light clerical duties, such as photocopying data entry.

Positions available: 5

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Assists teacher in supervision of children during indoor and outdoor activities when appropriate

  • Participates in activities such as reading to the children, where appropriate

  • Assist teachers with addition support on days with special activities

  • Preparation and clean up of snacks and activities

  • Assists in Director with inventory, ensuring reduction of waste

  • Assigned to classroom to meet required child/adult ratios

  • Attends meeting as scheduled, in classroom and office

  • Maintains inventory list for classroom materials

  • Assist with Nap room support

Positions available: 2

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Assist with the chemistry lab logistics & some office duties. Student(s) will be trained.

Positions available: 4

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Communicate and support students via social media platforms by advertising all student services, campus updates, and campus events.

Positions available: 2

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Student worker needs to be at the Language Lab to help students with questions, homework, and videos.

  • Student worker needs to be bilingual, preferably a Spanish speaker, and if they took Spanish 1 and used the Vista book, that is a plus.

Positions available: 2

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Managing front desk activities such as greeting visitors, answering phones and setting  student appointments. Receiving and processing of TRIO applications. Assist in set up of TRIO activities and recruitment events. Other duties as assigned

Positions available: 2

Contact Information:

Job Description:

FYE Student Workers support the mission of the First Year Experience program by serving as a first point of contact for students and assisting with key program functions. This role provides valuable experience in customer service, peer support, event coordination, and outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist students at the FYE welcome window

  • Schedule appointments for counselors and success coaches

  • Support FYE events, workshops, and campus-wide initiatives

  • Participate in outreach efforts including phone campaigns and promotional tabling

  • Answer general questions about the FYE program, services, and resources

  • Assist with creating and distributing marketing and social media materials

  • Help maintain an organized and welcoming office environment

  • Provide support to other Outreach and Student Services programming as needed

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Positions available: 2

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Provide general office support to Administrative Services, including filing, copying, scanning, and organizing documents.

  • Assist with data entry and maintain electronic records and spreadsheets with accuracy and confidentiality.

  • Answer phones, take messages, and direct inquiries to appropriate staff members.

  • Deliver interdepartmental mail, memos, and documents across campus as needed.

  • Support staff with special projects, including assembling packets, scheduling and setting up materials for events or meetings.

  • Help maintain office supplies inventory.

  • Greet visitors in a professional and courteous manner and provide basic information or assistance as needed.

  • Perform other clerical and administrative tasks as assigned to support office operations.

Positions available: 1

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Outreach & Recruitment student workers will go into high schools and give presentations, host workshops and attend college fairs. You will be responsible for onboarding students and matriculated them the college process.

Positions available: 1

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Some clerical, special projects, Student assistance in the Village, and other duties provided by Coordinator/Faculty.

Positions available: 1

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • General assist with overall departmental tasks including equipment management and inventory, technical proficiency with video editing, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for asset generation and design layout, creating spreadsheets, hanging and arranging hallway displays, various gallery duties, general student ambassador and support the Summer Animation Bootcamp initiative starting July 16. Would also be able to work Fall semester.

Positions available: 2

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Assist with routine general biology and microbiological laboratory tasks, including sample preparation, media preparation, and sterilization. Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records and documentation. Ensure compliance with all laboratory safety protocols and procedures. Assist with general laboratory maintenance and organization.

Positions available: 3

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • This position is not remote.

  • Assist students on zoom to apply to LACC, reset the password for the student portal, navigate the college website/student portal/Canvas, add/drop classes, make an appointment with a counselor, provide the general information about college, programs, and departments, do ID verification with Admissions office

  • Live chat on Cranium Café

  • Answer phone calls and voicemails on Freshcaller

  • Participate in Call-a-Thon projects to reach out to the students

  • Participate in all Outreach events

Positions available: 4

Contact Information:

Job Description:

The MLK Library at LACC is looking for friendly students to work with and support peers in the library. Duties may include:

  • Clean and organize spaces throughout the library (clean tables, computer stations, sweep, etc.)

  • Assist students and the community with printers, photocopiers, scanners and computers.

  • Provide general library and college information in person or over the phone.

  • Support opening/closing library procedures

  • Help maintain a welcoming and attentive environment

  • Refer policy and safety issues to librarians

  • Other duties and special projects as assigned

Positions available: 2

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • The Student Worker will support the Guardian Scholars office in providing services and resources to current and former foster youth enrolled at LA City College. This role involves office assistance, peer mentoring, event assistance, and outreach efforts to help foster a welcoming and supportive environment for program participants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist students, staff, and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.

  • Provide clerical support including checking-in students, creating flyers, and data entry. 

  • Assist with events, workshops, and outreach activities.

  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold the values of the Guardian Scholars Program.

  • Serve as a peer mentor and role model to fellow students in the program.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the program coordinator.

Positions available: 1

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Work on, and assist students with cranium cafe platform, zoom, and/or CANVAS

  • Communicate with students via telephone, via cranium cafe, zoom, email and in person (when we are no longer remote)

  • Prepare written material for informational purposes such as flyers for activities/events

  • Provide information regarding the EOPS program, pre-screen and schedule appointments for students using cranium cafe

  • Maintain and organize files/records for program

  • Assist in recruitment activities for CARE/EOPS program

Positions available: 1

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Greet and welcome students, faculty, and visitors to the EOPS/NextUP office in a friendly and professional manner.

  • Provide front line assistance by addressing inquiries related to EOPS/NextUP programs, services, and eligibility criteria.

  • Direct students to appropriate resources and departments within the college as needed.

  • Assist in coordinating student appointments with program counselors and advisors.

  • Facilitate student check-ins and manage appointment scheduling using electronic systems.

  • Collect and process required documentation from students applying for EOPS/NextUP programs.

  • Assist in organizing program orientations for new participants.

  • Collaborate with program staff to plan and execute student events, workshops, and information sessions.

  • Serve as a liaison between students and program staff to relay feedback, concerns, and suggestions.

  • Utilize campus resources and online platforms to provide students with real-time updates and information.

  • Answer and make telephone calls professionally.

  • Assist students in completing the necessary forms and applications.

  • Effectively utilize computer equipment to schedule appointments, drop-ins, orientations, field trips, etc.

  • Handling confidential information.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Preferred: Ability to work for a 1-year period.

  • Preferred: Previous work experience with any LACC department

  • Be willing to work effectively and tactfully with individuals from diverse student populations.

Positions available: 3

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Answer general questions from the public, rent out and wash OSL supplies and manage the computer lab, Cubby's Closet, etc.

Positions available: 1

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Preferably an RBS student. Assist the RBS Program Director to help staff and run the RBS Lounge. Also some clerical duties and running errands on campus.

Positions available: 8

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Student matriculation

  • Making calls

  • Answering emails

  • Data entry

  • CASAS testing

  • Office organization

  • Other tasks as assigned

Positions available: 1

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Monitoring the front desk in the office and assisting students and faculty

  • Help with putting away materials and organizing classrooms and bulletin boards

  • Help with putting away materials and organizing classrooms and bulletin boards

Positions available: 1

Contact Information:

Job Description:

  • Answer phones

  • Compose basic email correspondence

  • Interdepartmental mail

  • Attend and assist during campus events

  • Greet guests to office and provide basic information

  • Office support for VP of Academic Affairs, Senior Administrative Assistant of Academic Affairs, and visiting Deans and Chairs of Academic Affairs

  • Set up for department meetings

  • Basic office support, such as copying, collating, and filing