Student Employment - Zen Den Assistant

Part-time

Herkimer County Community College

Herkimer, NYPart-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Herkimer, NY

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Herkimer County Community College is hiring a Student Employment - Zen Den Assistant. The Zen Den Student Staff assists in preserving the Zen Den’s mission by promoting student wellness in a calm, holistic environment. The role supports guests, maintains the space, and ensures policies are followed while providing a quiet area for relaxation, study, and stress‑reduction activities.

Key focus areas include Ensure guests sign in and review guidelines when entering space, Monitor proper use of massage chairs and wipe down as needed, and Place puzzles, games, legos, coloring sheets and pencils in proper baskets.

Important skills include Punctual, Reliable, and Dependable.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PunctualReliableDependable

Qualifications

Federal Work StudyAvailability During Zen Den Open HoursAvailability During Opening TimesAvailability During Closing Times

Full job description

Location: Herkimer, NY Category: Career Services Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Mon Aug 17 2026 Job Description:

Position Title: Zen Den Student Staff

Number of Positions: {3} to cover open hours: M-F 7:30am-4:30pm

Number of hours per week: 8

Reporting Structure and Supervision: Director of Counseling Services

Purpose of Work Study Position

Assist with preservation of The Zen Den's Mission and Purpose:
Promote and support student wellness in a holistic, healthy, calm environment. The Zen Den is for Herkimer College students, faculty, and staff and was designed to provide a comfortable, quiet space to relax, study, read, play board games, color, practice yoga, meditation, and more. All guests are expected to support the mission of The Zen Den and be familiar with the operating policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Ensure guests sign in and review guidelines when entering space.
Monitor proper use of massage chairs and wipe down as needed. Flip hourglass in windowsills.
Place puzzles, games, legos, coloring sheets and pencils in proper baskets and containers.
Make additional copies of coloring sheets and sharpen pencils as needed.
Water plants weekly and record date in operating manual.
Turn on all candles, lamps, and lighting during operating hours.
Change batteries as needed.
Arrange all small furniture in their designated clusters.
Place pillows and throws in proper locations on couches and massage chairs.
Monitor and organize community book exchange cabinet.
Monitor TV meditation/stress reduction apps and noise level.
Swiffer floor and furniture and record date in operating manual.
Report all concerns/issues related to cleanliness, noise, civility, and student use of the space.

Qualifications:

Punctual, reliable, and dependable.
Availability during The Zen Den's open hours required. {7:30am-4:30pm, M-F when the College is open} Must be available during opening times from 7:30-8:00am and/or closing time 4-4:30pm.

Application Instructions: Applicants required to interview with Director of Counseling Services and 1 member of The Zen Den Workgroup.

Job Requirements:

Federal Work Study

Students are paid minimum wage

Additional Information:

Please contact Career Services with any questions.

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