Off Campus Jobs

With any Off-Campus Work-Study assignements, students must provide their own transportation to the work sites.

Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries
Job id #: Job id #: OF3200
Supervisor: Mary Lee O'Harrow
Email: oharrm@alsm.org

231 S. Juliana Street
Bedford, PA 15522

Phone:

(814) 624-3200
1-877-257-6543

CHILD CARE INSTRUCTOR - Hours of operation - 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students will assist the childcare staff in supervising and planning age-appropriate activities for a group of children (ages - infants through age 12). The student will comply with all requirements governing a state-licensed facility. Position is available at the following locations:

• Growing Years Early Learning Center at Johnstown, 807 Goucher Street, Johnstown, PA. (814) 248-3800, Melissa Burnheimer, Center Director
• Bedford Kid Shop, Bedford Elementary School, 3639 Business Route 220, Bedford, PA 15522, (814) 585-2576, Tammy Wolfhope, Center Director
• Everett Kid Shop, Everett Area Elementary School, 165 East First Avenue, Everett, PA 15522, (814) 652-5455, Tammy Wolfhope, Center Director
• Johnstown Kid Shop, Westmont Hilltop Elementary School, 675 Goucher Street, Johnstown, PA, (814) 255-8777, Sylvia Hirsch, Kid Shop Director
• Growing Years Early Learning Center at Claysburg, Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, RD #2, Box 1329, Claysburg, PA , (814) 239-8750, Vanessa Bowser, Center Director
• Growing Years Early Learning Center at Bedford, 106 West Penn Street, Bedford, PA 15522, (814) 623-2096, Nell Furry, Center Director
• Growing Years Intergenerational Center at Altoona, 701 Quail Avenue, Altoona, PA , (814) 942-0952, Michealle Wright, Center Director

Altoona Public Library
Job id #: OF0417
Supervisor: Shelley Willliams or Adrienne Brown

1600 Fifth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602

Phone:

(814) 946-0417

Reference Department Aide - Retrieve magazines and documents from the second floor storage area. Re-file magazines, documents and microfilm that have been used by patrons. Check in newspapers, magazines and government documents. Sort, count, alphabetize, stamp and file a variety of materials according to prescribed methods. Clip articles from newspapers for the vertical file. Enter information in computer files. Perform related tasks as requested by reference staff.
America Reads Program (Youth Room)- - Cart materials, shelve materials, re-shelve and maintain the appearance of the collection. Assist patrons in finding materials or locations in the library. Perform duties at the desk to facilitate check-in and check-out. Maintain files and records. Performs related work as needed. Assists staff in cutting, pasting, tracing, coloring, etc. of materials for story-time or displays.
Library Aide (Adult Circulation and Processing) - Covers books, prepares books for shelving, carts materials, shelves materials, re-shelves and maintains the appearance of the collection. Answer the phone, assists patrons in finding materials or locations in the library. Perform duties at the desk to facilitate check-in and check- out, maintains files and records and performs related work as needed.

Altoona Public Library
Job id #: OF0417
Supervisor: Shelley Williams or Adrienne Brown

1600 Fifth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602

Phone:

(814) 946-0417

Children's Programming Aide -  Aide will assist coordinators in planning and implementing on & off site library programming for families, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, elementary children, and junior and senior high school students. Work will involve a study of current children's literature, and examination of emergent literacy skills, promoting developmentally appropriate activities and carrying out age specific programs. Some record keeping and statistic collecting required. Child abuse clearance required.

Altoona Regional Health System
Job id #: OF2151
Supervisor: Debbie McClellan, Manager/Volunteer Services

620 Howard Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602

Phone:

(814) 889-2151

Greeter Services - Two sites available:  Altoona Hospital Campus and/or Station Medical Center.  Student worker will greet and escort patients/visitors upon admission and discharge or provide directions to departments in the Medical Center.  Will provide help with errands as needed. Students must be able to walk and push a wheelchair.   Candidate should also have a neat appearance, good listening and communication skills, a positive attitude and a pleasing personality. Hours are Monday through Sunday. Call for details on availability of hours.  Must adhere to hospital policies of patient confidentiality and safety.   Orientation and training will be provided by the hospital.

America Reads at Mount Aloysius (site: On-campus)
Job id #: OF6341
Supervisor: Linda Gaston

7373 Admiral Peary Hwy.
Cresson, PA 16630

Phone:

(814) 886-6341

Story time Readers & Activity Planners - As a story time reader/activity planner you will be working on campus with children between the ages of 4-11. The goal of the program is to help children in the community gain an appreciation for reading in an informal setting on campus. Qualifications include being responsible, dedicated, punctual and enjoy working with children. All participants will be required to attend a paid training session on reading to children. Selected candidates will also be responsible for the planning and coordination of the program. You will be assisted by the Financial Aid Office in the advertisement and registration of the children, as well as, meeting any needs within a budget for supplies, etc.  PA Child Abuse Clearance and PA State Criminal Offense History Check will be REQUIRED before participation in this program will be permitted.  For more information contact the Financial Aid Office.

Beaverdale Public Library
Job id #: OF7742
Supervisor: Bernadette Headrick

506 Jefferson St.
Beaverdale, PA 15921

Phone:

(814) 487-7742

Tutor - Responsibilities will include meeting with parents to learn their concerns, as well as, the child to determine the problem in reading and/or math. Tutor will also be responsible to suggest an approach to the problem and meet with the child a minimum of one hour a week to work with the child. Tutor will practice the skills with the child and aid in book selections with the help of the librarian. Tutor will monitor the child's progress and teach basic computer skills. Candidate must be reliable and dedicated to making a difference in children's lives. Contact supervisor on Library hours and tutoring availability.

Coal Country Hangout and Youth Center
Job id #: OF8493
Supervisor: Deacon Ann Staples
Email: cchyc@comcast.net

1102 Maple Avenue

Northern Cambria, PA   15714

Phone:

(814) 948-8493

Position title: Teen Center Director

Candidate must be 21 years of age, have Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints and PA State Police Background Check.  Director will supervisor children in grades 6-12 in a contained teen center environment during operating hours on Friday and Saturday nights 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. during the school year and during special events as needed.  Director will supervise these children during gym and computer activities, structure activities for the children and monitor and maintain a snack stand during operating hours.   Director will also communicate with local schools and newspapers for special events and promote the teen center.   Candidate must be organized, reliable and have good verbal and written communication skills.

Ebensburg-Cambria Public Library
Job id #: OF7957
Supervisor: Mary Makin

225 W. Highland Avenue
Ebensburg, PA 15931

Phone:

(814) 472-7957

Library Assistant - Duties will include shelving books, helping patrons with computers and cleaning shelves. Various other duties as assigned. Call for hours of operation and additional information.

Hollidaysburg Area YMCA
Job id #: OF4467
Supervisor: Sandy McGough

Site Location:

2459 Reservoir Road (Old Frankstown Elementary School)
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Mailing Address:

1111 Hewitt St.
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Phone:

(814) 695-4467, ext. 209 or (814) 695-3204

Child Care Provider: Hours of operation - 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Monday through Friday.   Student will assist staff, interacting with children (infant-preschool) in a variety of age appropriate activities.  The student will adhere to all reqeuirements that govern a licensed child care facility.

Before/After School Program Staff:  Hours of operation 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m and/or 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday during the Hollidaysburg Area School District calendar year.   Opportunities to work in various YMCA school setting with elementary age children in a variety of age appropriate activities- recreational, musci, drama, art and crafts, science as well as homwork supervision, etc.  The student will adhere to all the requirements that govern the before/after school program.

Hollidaysburg Area YMCA
Job id #: OF4467
Supervisor: Sandy McGough

Mailing Address:
1111 Hewitt St.
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Site Location:
2459 Reservoir Road (Old Frankstown Elementary School)
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Phone:

(814) 695-3204

Summer Camp Staff:  Hours of operation - 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Monday through Friday.  Student will be in a summer camp setting working with elementary and/or middle school children in a variety of age appropriate activities-recreational, music, drama, art and crafts, science etc.  The student will adhere to all the requirements that govern the summer camp program.

Martinsburg Elementary School
Job id #: OF2032
Supervisor: Tammy Frazier
415 Spring St.
Martinsburg, PA 16662
Phone: (814) 793-2032 or 793-2014
Tutor - As a participant, you will be working in the primary grades with regular education students who are receiving instructional support services. Students will work directly with Instructional Support teacher and classroom staff. All participants will be required to receive instruction on specific strategies to use with the children. Other qualifications include: enjoy working with children, punctuality, dependability, patience and dedication to completing tasks.  The following clearances will need to obtained and produced to the school for this position:  Copy of Act 34 (Criminal Record clearance), Copy of Act 151 (Child Abuse Clearance), copy of TB Test, and FBI Federal Criminal History Records.

NORTHERN CAMBRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Job id #: OF8222
Supervisor: Vanessa Funyak, Library Director

1030 Philadelphia Avenue Northern Cambria, PA 15714

Phone:

814-948-8222

Position title: Student Library Assistants/America Reads
# Of Positions available per semester: 2

Student will assist library staff with planning and implementing a summer reading program for 3-7 year olds. Duties include reading to the children, activities and programs and maintaining records. (Training will be required) Student will also assist at circulation desk, re-shelving books, maintaining the appearance of the collection and assisting the patrons as needed. Various other duties as assigned as projects arise. The Library is open Monday through Thursday.

Nanty Glo Public Library
Job id #: OF0111
Supervisor: Sharon Gallaher

942 Roberts Street
Nanty Glo, PA 15943

Phone:

(814) 749-0111

Student will be responsible for circulation desk, helping patrons on computers when needed, processing library materials, putting library materials away (shelving & filing).  Student will also help with childrens programs as needed.

Roaring Spring Community Library
Job id #: OF2994
Supervisor: Michelle A. McIntyre, Director; Paula Sell, Assistant Director/Youth Services Coordinator

320 East Main Street

Roaring Spring, PA  16673

Phone:

(814) 224-2994

Position title: Seniors Programming and Outreach Services

Student is required to plan and implement programming for baby boomers and seniors.   This person would be tasked with developing relationships with potential outreach sites in the Roaring Spring service area.   This would be a new program for the library.   The student would be working in the community looking for partners and sponsorship.  Preliminary research gained from a focus group could be used to develop appropriate programming for this age group.  Student would have the opportunity to work with special needs children, low-income children and young adults.  The intern would work alongside and report directly to the library director.

Roaring Spring Community Library
Job id #: OF2994
Supervisor: Michelle A. McIntyre, Director; Paula Sell, Assistant Director/Youth Services Coordinator

320 East Main Street
Roaring Spring, PA 16673

Phone:

(814) 224-2994
(814) 224-4472

Position title: Story Hours and Outreach Services Assistant

Student would be required to plan and implement story hour sessions and programming for ages birth to 17 years old.   Sessions would align with the Pennsylvania Learning Standards.  The library offers story time and special programing to community children and Intermediate unit 8 (special needs children).  Student would be required to strenghten outreach services with Head Start (Roaring Spring and Martinsburg), Garver YMCA and Tot Spot Preschool/Daycare.   Story hour sessions include using emergent literacy skills, art/craft project as well as an activity.   This person would be involved in planning and implementing tween/teen programming.   This is a public library servicing a population of 6,424 persons in the Roaring Springs, East Freedom and Taylor Township area.  The student would have the opportunity to work with special needs children, low-income children and young adults.  The student would work alongside and report directly to the youth services coordinator.

Seldom Seen Mine, Inc.
Job id #: OF8939
Supervisor: Gary Haluska
PO Box 83
Patton, PA 16668
Phone: (814) 674-8939
Establish, maintain and catalog a historical mining museum that features the social and economic life of miners in the early part of the century. Assist in the operating of the mining tourist attraction, signage, admission, refreshments, interpretation, tour-guiding and other allied assistance in the operation of said tourist attraction.