Work-StudyJobs
Work-study lets eligible students earn a paycheck in a job right on campus, scheduled around your classes, to help offset the cost of college. Browse open positions below, confirm your eligibility with Financial Aid, and get started.

About the Work-Study Program
Work-study is funded through two related programs. Both work the same way for students — the difference is where the funding comes from.
Federal Work-Study (FWS)
Provides employment opportunities so an eligible student can earn funds to pay for educational expenses, funded through the federal government.
Colorado Work-Study (CWS)
Provides the same kind of employment opportunity for eligible students, funded through the State of Colorado.
$9,228
Maximum earnings per two-semester college year
20 hrs
Per week while classes are in session
28 hrs
Per week during official college breaks
Eligibility for both programs is based on demonstrated financial need, determined through your FAFSA, and pay complies with the Federal Minimum Wage Law. Job placements are based on individual skills, work experience, course of study, and the date your financial aid application was received. Work-study earnings are meant to help offset your college expenses.
How the Work-Study Process Works
Find a Position
Trinidad Campus: Browse the listings below, or check the bulletin board on the 1st Floor of Berg, by the mailroom.
Valley Campus: Browse the listings below, or visit the Welcome Center in Main 104.
Check Your Eligibility
Check with the Financial Aid Department to confirm you are eligible for work-study before you apply.
Complete HR Onboarding
Financial Aid notifies Human Resources once you're approved. HR will email you to complete a background check and the remaining employment paperwork.
Start Working
Once onboarding is complete, you and your supervisor will be notified and you can begin your position.
Work-Study Guidelines
Approval Comes First
You must be approved for work-study by the Financial Aid Department before HR can process your employment.
Weekly Hour Limit
Students may work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session, and up to 28 hours per week during official college breaks, up to the total amount awarded on your work-study card. For work-study purposes, the week begins on Sunday.
Stay Enrolled Full-Time
You must remain a full-time student to keep your work-study position. Dropping below full-time ends your employment immediately.
No Overlap with Class Hours
Work-study hours must be scheduled outside of your class times. You cannot work during your scheduled classes. Supervisors and students share responsibility for staying within awarded hours.
Paychecks aren't issued until all required paperwork is submitted to the Payroll Department. Interested in a department that doesn't have a current opening posted? Check with faculty or staff in that area directly — positions can open outside of what's listed here.
Payroll Cut-Off Dates for both work-studies and hourly employees.
Current Work-Study Job List (Trinidad Campus)
- Art Studio Assistant
The Art Studio Assistant will assist the Art Department in various responsibilities. Students will sit the studio for set hours in order to keep the studio open for art students and help them in their work as a mentor/assistant. The Art Studio Assistant will assist in keeping studio inventory, organizing, cleaning, and helping with studio prep. Studio Assistant will help the art department with the Spring Art Show and The La Morada Magazine publication which includes some computer work (word, adobe training available). Various tasks will be required beyond the above list. This position will only be open to a student who is enrolled in at least one studio class or have taken a studio class in the last year.
Supervisor: Ily Reiling ily.reiling@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5448 - Athletics Assistant (8 positions open)
Student will assist in the Athletics department. Duties include work scorers for volleyball and basketball games, work scoreboard at softball games in the spring, work in concessions for indoor sports, monitor weight room (doing check-in and check-outs). Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Stephen Swazo stephen.swazo@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5558 - Athletic Trainer Assistant (5 positions open)
Student will assist in the Athletics department. Duties include helping and assisting the athletic trainer in the Athletic Training Room, helping organize, clean, stock and keep athletic training room operatable, help with setup and breakdown of games; this includes water setup and take down, treatment table setup and take down. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Jose Mariscal jose.mariscal@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5613 - Baseball Assistant (8 positions open)
Student will assist in the Baseball Athletics department. Duties include field maintenance, laundry, video, stat recording, line field, concessions, vacuum clubhouse, organize indoors, broom bullpens, clean dugouts, mow, practice, and game day set up & clean up. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Jason Veyna jason.veyna@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5598 - Basketball Manager (6 positions open)
Student will assist in the Athletic department. Duties include rebound for student-athletes, oversee in-practice and in-game stats & shot clock, and team food orders. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Alvin Nyangau alvin.nyangau@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5519 - Financial Aid Administrative Assistant (1 position open)
Student will assist in the financial aid office as an Administrative Assistant. Duties include providing support with guiding student traffic, answering phones, filing, and completing daily administrative tasks. This position will also assist with Financial Aid processing. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Amy Diaz amy.diaz@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5635 - Financial Aid Communications Assistant (1 position open)
Student will assist in the financial aid office as a Communications Assistant. Duties include guiding student traffic, answering phones and emails, updating forms, creating flyers and guides, and sending mass communications. This position will also provide general support with filing and daily financial aid office tasks. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Amy Diaz amy.diaz@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5635 - Fiscal Services Administrative Assistant
Student will assist in the Business office. Duties include supporting the Accounts Receivable and Fiscal Services Office by assisting with administrative, financial, and customer service functions. Student will gain hands-on experience in higher education business operations while developing professional skills in financial recordkeeping, data management, customer service, office technology, and confidential information handling.
Supervisor: Zak Williamson Zachary.williamson@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5547 - IT Support Assistant (3 positions open)
Student will assist in the IT department. Duties include proving 1st line technical support for staff & students. Monitoring and managing IT Helpdesk tickets. Working with IT staff on projects. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Ira Williamson Ira.Williamson@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5661 - Lab Assistant (Math/Physics/Chemistry/Astronomy) (2 positions open)
Student will assist faculty with the following tasks: organizing lab and classroom equipment, updating lab equipment inventory, testing equipment and setting up labs for science classes, telescope operation during astronomy star parties (evening hours)
Supervisor: Steffanie Peterson Steffanie.Peterson@trinidadstate.edu - Mailroom Clerk (1-2 positions open)
Student will assist in the Mailroom and Business Office. Duties include: processing incoming and outgoing mail, sorting packages, accepting deliveries from UPS, USPS, and FedEx. Maintaining mailroom, greeting, and assisting staff and students with mail & package pick up, general office duties, light cleaning. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: LaVonne Ellenbecker lavonne.ellenbecker@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5498 - Marketing Assistant (1 position open)
Student will assist in the Marketing Department. Are you creative, curious, and interested in marketing? The Marketing Department is looking for a work-study student to help tell the story of our college. Duties include taking photos and videos at campus events, interviewing students, helping produce podcasts, creating graphics, developing social media content, and assisting with everyday marketing projects. Student will also have opportunities to contribute ideas to campaigns, promotions, and community outreach efforts. No two days will be exactly the same, making this a great position for someone who wants real-world experience in marketing, design, media, and communications. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Craig Ludwick craig.ludwick@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5101 - Massari Theatre Assistant (3 positions open)
Student will assist in the Arts & Humanities department. Duties include cleaning and organizing Massari storage rooms, packing, moving, and unpacking materials for spaces in the Massari, creating and distributing Massari event materials, collaborating with the ARTS committee to create and distribute Art event materials, helping set up, host, run, and break down events in the Massari Theatre as well as other campus events with AV needs. Assist the Massari Theatre Manager with any other AV-related tasks. Office work, including computer use, greeting, and directing people as they enter. Position will require walking and lifting/moving boxes up to 50 pounds. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Desi Maxwell desi.maxwell@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5561 - Men’s Basketball Program Assistant (3 positions open)
Student will assist with the Men’s Basketball program. Duties include assisting in all aspects of the program. Assisting with practices, with game-day operations, and with equipment. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Mike Folda michael.folda@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5548 - Research / Curriculum Assistant
Student will assist in the Psychology Department. Duties include researching resources based on specific topics and supporting curriculum development of classroom activities. Assistant may also tutor students who are currently in Psychology and Sociology classes. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Terri Herbstritt terri.herbstritt@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5602 - Office of Student Well-Being Assistant / Peer Ambassador (2 positions open)
Student will assist in the Office of Student Well-Being. Duties include serving as a welcoming first point of contact for students while supporting day-to-day operations of the office. This position assists with outreach, events, resource connection, office organization, and administrative tasks that promote student success, well-being, and belonging across Trinidad State College. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Shelby Gonzales shelby.gonzales@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5045 - Soccer Field & Equipment Assistants (10 positions open)
Student will assist with the soccer athletic department. Duties include setting up the field for games and practices. This will include setting up and taking down nets, flags, tents, benches and more. Student will also help with organizing storage area. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Tyler Wilt tyler.wilt@trinidadstate.edu - Student Center Monitor (4 positions open)
Student will assist in the Student Affairs department. The Student Center Monitor helps maintain a safe, welcoming, clean, and engaging environment for students, employees, and campus visitors. This position supports the daily operation of the Student Center by monitoring facility use, providing excellent customer service, maintaining cleanliness, assisting with campus events, and ensuring the facility is secured during closing shifts. The Student Center Monitor serves as a positive representative of Trinidad State College and contributes to creating an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Until the student center has a supervisor in building, monitor will work in Berg 201 assisting with customer service duties.
Supervisor: Alicia Massarotti alicia.massarotti@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5474 - Welcome Desk Assistant (4 positions open)
Student will assist in the Student Affairs office. The Student Affairs & Admissions Welcome Desk Assistant serves as the first point of contact for prospective students, current students, families, and campus visitors. This position provides exceptional customer service by greeting visitors, answering phone calls and questions, directing individuals to appropriate campus resources, assist with outreach activities, and providing administrative support to the Student Affairs and Admissions offices. The Welcome Desk Assistant plays an important role in creating a welcoming, professional, and student-centered environment while supporting the mission of Trinidad State College. This position will be in Berg 201.
Supervisor: Alfredo Burciaga alfredo.burciaga@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-846-5458
Additional positions to be announced – please monitor website for updates throughout August 2026
Current Work-Study Job List (Valley Campus)
- Automotive Shop Assistant (3 positions open)
Student will assist in Automotive department. Duties include helping to maintain the auto shop, lift maintenance, and tools. Student will also assist with cleaning floors and emptying trash. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Tanner Kingery tanner.kingery@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-587-1706 - Esports Arena Manager (2 positions open)
The Esports Arena Work Study position assists in the daily operation, organization, and promotion of the Trinidad State College Esports Arena. This role is ideal for students interested in gaming, technology, team management, and event coordination. The position provides hands-on experience in facility management, technology maintenance, and community engagement within a collegiate esports environment.
Supervisor: Kristoffer Mugrage / Amaya Atencio Kristoffer.mugrage@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-589-7262 - Medical Assistant (2 positions open)
Student will assist in Medical Assistant department. Duties include answering phones, filing, coping, cleaning, organizing, helping instructor prepare for classes daily and grading. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor: Yvette O’Brien yvette.obrien@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-589-7104 - Trojan Student Engagement & Outreach Ambassador
The Student Engagement & Outreach Assistant provides essential support to Trinidad State College’s outreach, admissions, student engagement, and campus programming efforts. This position is a highly versatile role that assists with daily office operations while providing direct support to prospective and current students. Responsibilities may include assisting with admissions processing and paperwork, answering phones and responding to inquiries, supporting campus events and student activities, promoting student programs and events, participating in recruitment and community outreach events, and assisting staff with various administrative and engagement projects. The ideal candidate is friendly, dependable, organized, and comfortable interacting with students, staff, faculty, prospective students, and community members. This position provides valuable hands-on experience in higher education, admissions, recruitment, event planning, customer service, marketing, communications, and student engagement.
Supervisor: Amaya Atencio Amaya.Atencio@trinidadstate.edu Phone: 719-589-7035
Additional positions to be announced – please monitor website for updates throughout August 2026
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