CBWS MSYC Site Assistant

Hiring for the 2026-27 school year. Fall 2026 start date.

Job Title: MSYC Site Assistant 

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt) 

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 

If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here: 
NORTHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
2200 DIVISION STREET S, 
NORTHFIELD MN 55057 

Department Name: Community Based Work Study 
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization 
Contact Person/Supervisor: Sarah VanSickle 
Pay Rate: 
2026-27: Specialized CBWS Hourly Rate ($19.37/hour). This pay rate aligns with the pay scale for Northfield Public Schools and is subject to an annual wage increase.

IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST HAVE A STATE OR FEDERAL WORK AWARD TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMMUNITY BASED WORK STUDY (CBWS) POSITIONS. Student CBWS work eligibility is subject to change due to work award re-determinations over the summer. This means even students who were a chosen applicant for the position may be ineligible to work if they do not have a state/federal work award come Fall 2026. Students who are unsure if they currently have a state or federal work award - please contact finaid@stolaf.edu before applying to find out what type of work award you have.

Description of the Position: 

The Middle School Youth Center (MSYC) Site Assistant or assists other club leaders by creating and implementing curriculum as well as organizing resources for successful program outcomes. The site assistants will oversee set-up, clean-up and student attendance. They will also enforce program behavioral rules and safety guidelines. 

Transferable Skills: 

• Working with middle school youth 
• Attention to detail 
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Knowledge of working with a nonprofit organization or school district

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Monitor the behavior of middle school students to ensure their safety, as well as compliance with behavioral guidelines, rules and standards of the program. 
• Assist club leaders as needed and participate in club activities with students. 
• Interact with, play with and talk with middle school students on a continual basis. 
• Participate alongside students in group games and activities. 
• Enforce all health and safety rules of the program including sanitary rules; school rules; rules concerning the use of supplies and equipment. 
• Adjust program activities and assist students with special needs, disabilities, maturation and skills differences. 
• Communicate regularly with the Middle School Youth Center Site Leader Coordinator and participate in staff meetings throughout the year. 

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

Work hours are on-site, at Northfield Middle School between 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm, Monday through Thursday. Positions start in mid-September and programming runs through mid-May. We do offer flexible scheduling to meet the needs of your semester schedule.

Resume and references required? Yes _X___ No _____ 

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This position is subject to a background check. 

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.