STUDENT-FWS- Finger Lakes Toy Library Job at Ithaca College in Town of Ithaca
Ithaca College, Town of Ithaca, NY, United States
The Finger Lakes Toy Library is seeking a work study student for Fall 2025! Our fall internship will offer an
exciting opportunity for a student to benefit local children while gaining valuable experience working
with a non-profit that is quickly growing. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in nonprofit
work, fundraising, marketing, childhood development, sustainability, and community and social services.
About the Finger Lakes Toy Library:
We are a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving quality of life by increasing access to toys,
supporting play, and encouraging a culture of reuse and sharing. Play is increasingly being shown to be
invaluable to the development and education of children, especially during early childhood. We are
proud to positively impact our region’s children by making high-quality toys accessible to everyone in the
community. Currently, we serve nearly 500 member families and have an inventory of over 1,800 toys,
games, and puzzles.
In addition to lending toys, we offer regular playtimes in locations throughout the community. Playtimes
are held in various locations throughout Ithaca and the surrounding areas. Some examples include the
Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC), Southside Community Center, the Sciencenter, GreenStar Food
Coop, Newfield Public Library, Watkins Glen Public Library, and others.
Over the last few months, we have been expanding our programming to increase our playtimes,
including ongoing regular playtimes with GIAC and in rural communities around the finger lakes region.
Work Study Student Responsibilities:
Duties will center around assisting the Director of Operations and board members with all aspects of
running the toy library, and may include some or all of the following: planning and running events,
working the circulation desk, cleaning toys, hosting playtimes throughout the community, preparing
marketing materials and mailings, performing prospective donor research and other fundraising tasks,
and other projects, as needed.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Applicants should be self-motivated and independent. Previous experience in customer service, child
development, or volunteering/working with nonprofits (particularly children’s non-profits) is preferred
but not necessary. Hours are flexible, but a commitment of six to eight hours per week is required.
Pay Rate: 16.50/hour
Hiring Manager: Student Employment (studentemployment@ithaca.edu)
About Us
Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.
For more information about student employment or specific job inquiries, visit our website or contact the hiring manager listed on the job posting.
Job Info
- Job Identification 3207
- Job Category Student
- Posting Date 08/14/2025, 08:19 PM
- Job Schedule Part-time
- Locations 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850, US