About the role#
This position supports the Prisoner Express program at the Durland Alternatives Library. You will help provide educational resources and creative opportunities to incarcerated individuals. This is a Federal Work Study role.
What you'll do#
- Read prisoner responses to distance learning projects and compile answers for future mailings.
- Create and assemble distance learning packets for program participants.
- Maintain a database of active participants.
- Pack books and respond to inquiries from prisoners.
- Assist with library circulation desk duties, filing, typing, and data entry.
- Create social media content using tools like Canva and CapCut.
- Schedule posts and work with coordinators to set engagement goals.
What you'll need#
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to compile and organize documents.
- Experience or interest in library work.
- Knowledge of social media content creation.
- Students from majors including Communications, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, and Media Studies are encouraged to apply.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Ithaca, New York.
- The role is part-time and follows a rolling schedule.
- Pay is $17.00 per hour.
About Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a private liberal arts institution based in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1892 as a music conservatory, the college now offers over 90 majors and 70 minors across five schools. It maintains a residential campus environment for a student body supported by approximately 2,881 employees. The institution emphasizes a combination of academic theory and practical performance.
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