Benefits for student and part-time staff at the Union include:

• Students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 are eligible for an annual scholarship in the amount of $500 ($250 per semester) from the Union.
• Hourly student employees are exempt from social security and Medicare taxes being withheld. This is commonly referred to as FICA; the current FICA rate is 7.65% of gross wages.
• Students enjoy a flexible work schedule because school is priority number one.  
• Students can participate in the many fun Union employee social events.
• Student employees receive discounts at the Campus Store, Cats’ Den, Bowling Center, & select Union restaurants. 
• Students enjoy easy access to work by staying right here on campus. 
• The pride that comes along with working at the #16 ranked best college union in the country! (According to CollegeRank.net, 2017)
• Advancement opportunities are available.
• Learn and develop essential skills for the future:
  • Dependability/Accountability
  • Work Ethic
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Career-Specific Responsibilities
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Motivation and Initiative
  • Teamwork
  • Organization/Time-Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Diversity-Minded
  • Safety-Consciousness
  • Leadership 

Chick-fil-A Team Member

Pay Rate: $11/hour

Key Functions:

• Responsible for customer experience by maintaining efficient, fast, friendly, and personalized services by developing a rapport with our customers.
•  Be knowledgeable with our products and services.
• Maintain the highest quality products by adhering to standard food safe procedures.
• Accurately ring sale orders into the Point of Sale (POS) cash register and count back change to customers.
•  Report all customer complaints to manager on duty and respond proactively to prevent customer service situations.  
• Report potential safety hazards, employee incidents, and operational inconsistencies to the manager on duty.
•  Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Customer Service experience, cash handling experience and Point of Sale (POS) cash register experience

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time while bending and twisting from the waist frequently.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate both in writing and orally

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Maintenance Assistant

Pay Rate: $9/hour

Key Functions:

• Assist in repairing equipment and structural items in the Union.
• Assist in troubleshooting leaks, stoppages, and inadequate supply or faulty operations of water, steam, gas and airlines.
• Make appropriate repairs to help prevent future occurrences.
• Maintain a safe environment in the shop by cleaning and storing appropriate tools.
• Assist in duties that may pertain to cleaning the plaza, painting, staining, varnishing, fixing light fixtures and emergency lights testing.
• Operate a two-way radio.
• Demonstrate a high standard of customer service by assisting customers throughout the building.

Additional Information:

• Experience using basic tools such as a hammer, screwdriver, etc.
• Experience using power tools such as saws, drills, etc.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time while having to bend repeatedly.

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Graduate Assistant – Marketing 
Department: Marketing

Summary: Responsible for supporting the department with administrative and/or project-based tasks while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Position Details: Non-exempt, Part-time, Student Position

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Work Schedule: Not to exceed 20 hours/week when school is in session. This is a 9-month position. 

Pay Range: $13.75/hr 

Supervised By: Assistant Director/Marketing 

Application Requirements: Union application

Key Functions:

• Ensure the K-State Student Union’s marketing and communication efforts are of the highest professional quality.
• Maintain a positive role and partnership with stakeholders.
• Assist with assigned marketing projects and provide overall support to the marketing department.
• Assist with scheduling, delegation, and coordination of assignments for student staff.
• Work within a team to implement and execute strategic marketing plans.
• Provide support for promotional events, communication projects, web content, social media campaigns and more.
• Provide proofreading and design editing according to university and Union standards and policies.
• Assist in managing assigned marketing and promotional projects for the Union.
• Draft communications in the form of press releases, newsletters, web and social media content.
• Assist with the production and distribution of marketing material.
• Represent the Union at events and information fairs.
• Remain up to date on new and upcoming marketing trends.
• Establish relationships with faculty, staff, students and Union stakeholders for the development of marketing materials.
• Maintain working knowledge of graphic design concepts, software, and marketing terminology and technology.

Qualification Requirements:

• Be at least 16 years of age (18 years of age for maintenance department)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Current enrollment in a master’s program at Kansas State University
• Enrolled in no fewer than six credit hours
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational and time management skills
• Preferred knowledge and experience with -
o Graphic design concepts and software; preferably Adobe Creative Suite
o Project management and social media management software
o Google Analytics system
o social media platforms
o Microsoft products

Skills and Abilities:

Work in a general office environment. Remain seated/stand 75% of shift. Finger dexterity/movement for typing, picking up small objects and utilizing varying office equipment. Sight to view computer, documents, and general office machinery. Verbal and written communication to present, convey and exchange information and ideas accurately and quickly. There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant physical conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions of this position.

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Bowling Center - Student Position

Department: Bowling Center

Summary: Responsible for supporting the department with administrative and/or project-based tasks while gaining valuable hands-on experience. 

Position Details: Non-exempt, Part-time, Student Position

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Work Schedule: Varied; Weekends as necessary: Not to exceed 30 hours/week when school is in session. International students' schedules not to exceed 20 hours/week when school is in session. 

Pay Rate: $9.25/hour

Supervised By: Manager/Bowling Center

Close Date: Oct 1, 2025

Application Requirements: Union Application

Key Functions:

• Demonstrate high standard of customer service. Assist customers with bowling, billiards, engraving, video games, accurate product preparation for all personal orders, as well as grab and go dinners following Hunt Brothers Pizza and Union standards.
• Greet all customers with fast, friendly, personalized service.
• Accurately ring sales orders into cash register and count back change to customers.
• Help with up keep of bowling lanes, automatic pinsetters, ball return and automatic scorers.
• Prepare food items, clean and disinfect equipment and utensils.
• Follow all established food safety standards.
• Ensure all product is stocked and labeled accurately and consistently.
• Report all customer complaints to Manager/Bowling and Recreation.
• Report potential safety hazards, employee incidents, and operations inconsistencies to the Manager/Bowling and Recreation.
• Perform custodial duties in bowling center, Hunt Brothers Pizza area, seating areas and billiards area.
• Follow all local and state health and safety regulations.
• Follow all safety and lockout procedures related to the bowling center.
• Maintain accurate and timely bowling-related records to include all stops run and for pinsetter parts repaired/replaced for inventory.
• Properly prepare for, record and input league scores and standings into a 12-strike system.
• Maintain a clean, organized work space.

Qualification Requirements

• Be at least 16 years of age (18 years of age for maitenance department)
• Enrolled in no fewer than six credit hours
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational and time management skills

Skills and Abilities

• Remain standing 75% of shift. Finger dexterity/movement for typing, picking up small objects and utilizing varying equipment. Sight to view computer, documents, and bowling machinery. Verbal and written communication to present. convey and exchange information and ideas accurately and quickly. There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant physical conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilites to perform the key functions of this postion. 

Social Media

• Social Media

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