Part - time News Operations Assistant

News Operations Assistant

The University Libraries is seeking a dependable part-time News Operations Assistant to work several mornings a week in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Global News Center on the University Park campus.

Good attention to detail and reliability are required. The News Operations Assistant is responsible for physically processing the current print national and international newspapers as they arrive in the Libraries. This includes sorting, stapling, and recording receipt of the Libraries in-house printed newspapers as well as sorting, stamping, and recording receipt of the Libraries mail-delivered newspapers. Other tasks include creating the daily newspaper front page display, maintaining newspapers on the shelves, and special news-related projects as needed. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. is required.

The successful candidate needs to be able to work 1.5 hours between 8 a.m. and noon on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with an additional 1.0 hours on Saturday. Total work hours will be 5.5 hours per week. Scheduling the position start date to coincide with the beginning of the Spring 2025 semester is possible.

This position is located in the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Global News Center in the Paterno Library on the University Park campus.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.