Seattle Central Campus is looking to hire student Mitchell Activity Center Desk Attendants.
Hourly Rate for this position is $21.30/hour.
Initial review of application materials will begin August 5th, 2026
Position Summary
The Mitchell Activity Center (MAC) is a hub for students, staff and faculty at Seattle Central College to gather, socialize, recreate, and exercise. In addition, the MAC serves as a rental space for both college affiliated groups and external rental groups.
The Mitchell Activity Center Desk Attendant is a part-time temporary position. This position contributes to activities, events and daily operations of the Mitchell Activity Center. Duties include providing customer service to members and rental groups, monitoring spaces and enforcing building policies, using basic computer applications, and answering phone calls and questions about the center. Desk staff also help process, clean, and maintain equipment. Other duties may include referring students to additional assistance, opening and closing the facility, inventorying items, cleaning tasks, setting up events and completing related projects.
This part-time position is typically assigned 12-16 hours per week. Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts are available.
This position works 100% of the time on-site at the Mitchell Activity Center.
About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.
Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.
Application Procedures:
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online
Notice to Applicants:
If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview in person at the Mitchell Activity Center.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post-completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.
What you will be working on:
Provides welcoming, effective, and timely service.
Answers basic informational and directional questions; refers users to appropriate employees as needed.
Performs daily tasks and assists with check-in and check-out processes and renewals; follows and explains Mitchell Activity Center policies.
Assists with cleaning and routine maintenance of the facility and equipment
Assists MAC users at the Front Desk, Game Room Desk, Locker Room Desk and/or Weight Room Desk with routine questions, such as equipment availability, room reservations, fitness schedules, building navigation, membership renewals, and waivers.
Verifies student accounts and lending eligibility.
Assists with distributing, receiving, tracking, and maintaining MAC equipment, such as basketballs, badminton supplies, lockers, board games, video games, billiard equipment, ping pong equipment and simple servicing of equipment.
Troubleshoots
Stays up-to-date on events and activities at the MAC and provides that information to customers.
Maintains hourly head counts for spaces within the MAC.
Perform related duties as assigned.
This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.
What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)
High school graduation or GED
Currently enrolled student at Seattle Central College
Commitment to working fall, winter and spring quarters.
Proficiency in using office software, including email and Microsoft Teams.
Strong communication skills: ability to answer questions and problem solve when needed.
Ability to provide friendly customer service to patrons and visitors.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive and effective relationships with students and other employees.
Demonstrated commitment to promote equitable and access and welcoming service to a diverse community.
Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.
OFFIC SETTING:
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
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Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
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Ability to exchange information with supervisors, lead, co-workers, and students
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Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
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Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings
Shifts working at the Weight Room Desk, or shifts with event set-up/take down, staff will potentially be asked to work in a physical setting.
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Physical ability to perform the required work including, but not limited to;
The ability to lift at least 50 pounds and to walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, reach, grasp, and pull on a regular to continuous basis.
Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, hair texture or protective hairstyles, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyber bullying."
Students, employees, and applicants at Seattle Colleges can reach the Title IX Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for questions about discrimination, harassment or grievance procedures.
Background Check Statement
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.
