Student Employment Positions

Supervisor Title: Coordinator of the Immersive Student Experience

Supervisor: Kyle Jenkins    

Supervisor Office Number: 704-637-4410

Supervisor Email: kjenkins@catawba.edu  

Number of students requested for this position: 5

Hours: Variable days, please discuss with supervisor

Job Description:

Esports Program Assistants play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of Catawba College’s varsity esports program. Responsibilities span a wide range of areas, including managing live streams, handling score reporting, assisting with recruitment and travel, maintaining equipment, and contributing to social media and video content. Program Assistants are expected to be detail-oriented, adaptable, and reliable, with a commitment to ensuring smooth game day execution and promoting a positive team environment. 

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:

Candidates with experience using streaming software like OBS and familiarity with varsity esports titles are preferred. Strong organizational skills, customer service experience, and the ability to communicate effectively are essential. Applicants must be dependable, able to work flexible and late hours, and comfortable managing both technical and administrative tasks. 

How will this position help a student with career readiness?

This role equips students with a versatile set of skills applicable to careers in esports management, digital media, event coordination, and communications. Through hands-on experience with streaming tools, team logistics, content creation, and community engagement, students gain practical knowledge and confidence that will serve them well in professional settings across the esports and tech industries.

Majors accepted:

All students at Catawba College are encouraged to apply.

Supervisor Title: Coordinator of the Immersive Student Experience

Supervisor: Kyle Jenkins    

Supervisor Office Number: 704-637-4410

Supervisor Email: kjenkins@catawba.edu  

Number of students requested for this position: 5

Hours: Variable evenings, dependent on streaming schedule

Job Description:

Esports Casters will serve as live commentators for Catawba College’s varsity esports broadcasts, primarily streamed on Twitch. Casters are expected to deliver engaging, knowledgeable, and professional coverage during matches and events. Responsibilities include researching game titles and team members, collaborating with program staff to ensure smooth stream execution, and maintaining a consistent presence during variable evening shifts. Casters must demonstrate reliability, adaptability, and a commitment to enhancing the viewing experience for audiences. 

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested:

Prior experience with esports or streaming is a plus. Candidates should possess strong communication and presentation skills, an eagerness to learn casting techniques, and familiarity with the varsity esports titles. Flexibility with scheduling and the ability to work late evenings is required. Comfort in engaging with live audiences and delivering insightful commentary is strongly encouraged. 

How will this position help a student with career readiness?

This position offers students hands-on experience in live broadcasting, digital media production, and audience engagement—skills directly transferable to careers in communications, media, marketing, and the gaming industry. Students will build confidence in public speaking, develop technical and teamwork skills, and gain content creation experience that can be showcased in professional portfolios. 

Majors accepted:

All students at Catawba College are encouraged to apply.

Supervisor Title:   Assistant Football Coach

Supervisor: Bryce Suber      

Supervisor Office Number: Hayes Field House (143)  

Supervisor Email:  Bsuber@catawba.edu

Number of students requested for this position: 4

Job Description: The role in supporting the football program is to ensure all team practice and game uniforms are properly cleaned, dried, and organized in lockers. This position is ideal for responsible and detail-oriented people due to the number of players on the football team.

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested: 

• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle loads of laundry and uniforms.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently and with a team.

How will this position help a student with career readiness?  

This job helps students build valuable skills like time management, organization, and attention to detail. Working closely with coaches and staff also strengthens communication and teamwork. It’s a great foundation for careers in sports, operations, or any field that values reliability and a strong work ethic.

Majors accepted: Any.

Supervisor Title:   Library Help Desk Supervisor & Building Manager 

Supervisor:    Nadia Price        

Supervisor Office Number:    Office 117 

Supervisor Email:   npprice23@catawba.edu  

Number of students requested for this position: 2 

Job Description:

Students will tend to the Help Desk, completing tasks such as:

• shelving items in assigned sections
• checking out books, laptops and other items
• stocking printers and staplers
• collecting recycled paper
• answering and transferring phone calls
• assisting patrons with computer applications
• troubleshooting printer errors
• giving out directions and information to Catawba patrons & community guests
• searching for and assisting in finding items in our catalog and on the shelves
• maintaining a friendly attitude
• other tasks, as assigned

Students will also assist with our technical services area by:

• processing physical materials, for checkout
• utilizing Microsoft Word or Excel to verify item information
• unboxing/organizing archives
• scanning archival documents for digital online storage
• moving (shifting) books or journals to other locations in the library
• Weeding books as necessary

Special Skills/Qualifications Requested: MUST be willing to interact with Catawba community and/or public, to commit to a weekly schedule, and to follow all directions. 

How will this position help a student with career readiness?   This position will teach students how to be organized, professional, and prepared to do the tasks asked of them at future jobs 

Majors accepted:    All/any