Lost and Found Program Assistant

Department or Office: Security Services
Date Open: 09/29/2026
Position available: Available during Term
Description: Carleton College Security Services
Job Title: Lost and Found Program Assistant
Classification: Student Worker (non-exempt)
Name and Address of

Employer:

Carleton College, 1 N College Street, Northfield, MN 55057

Location where duties performed
:
Hoppin House
Supervisor: Elliott Courchaine
Alternate Supervisor: Blake Held/Jordan Volkert

Hours

Required:

5 hours per week
Position overview including purpose of the position within the College: Assist Security Services in operating and maintaining the campus’s lost and found program.

• Collect items from the lost and found bins across campus
• Tag, log, and shelve new items
• Compare incoming items to those listed on “Lost Items” spreadsheet
• Send emails to owners regarding their property
• Assist in-person inquirers with locating their property in the lost and found room.
• Update spreadsheets at each phase of custody
• Rotate inventory based on length of time in custody
• Remove outdated items and deliver to Lighten Up
• Maintain lost and found bins across campus
• Organize, clean, and maintain the lost and found room

May be required to support security in other administrative tasks relative to the position

The Security Services Program Assistant will operate under the security sergeant and security officer in charge of the lost and found program. This position will not have any supervising responsibilities.

Valid driver’s license and eligible to be insured as a campus driver

Repetitive lifting of lightweight objects, frequent bending or stooping with activities.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.