4 temporary employee jobs found in Worcester

JOB TITLE Temporary Summer Custodian LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Custodial - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The WPI Facilities Department is hiring temporary summer custodial staff to support cleaning and maintenance efforts across campus. Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Start Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 until Sunday, August 16, 2026 Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming hallways, stairs, offices, bathrooms, and other campus areas Emptying trash and recycling containers Moving and relocating furniture, small equipment, and personal belongings Assisting with the setup and breakdown of indoor and outdoor events Requirements: A valid work permit is required for applicants aged 14 to 17 FLSA STATUS United States of America (Non-Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity...

JOB TITLE Temporary Research Assistant LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Temporary Research Assistant needed to support faculty-led sponsored projects by conducting experiments, analyzing data, and writing reports. Maintaining lab equipment, using instruments to generate data, working with Principal Investigators and attending research meetings. Hourly rate: $20.66. This is a grant funded 40 hour per week on-site position. JOB DESCRIPTION FLSA STATUS United States of America (Non-Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration,...

JOB TITLE Summer Instructor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs - POP - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY In Summer 2026, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will offer a wide range of summer programs for students in grades 6 - 12. Our programs are designed to give participants a brief introduction to a hands-on, project-based college education. Programs are one to five weeks in length. We offer STEM programs such as biomedical engineering, computer science, data science, mechanical engineering, physics, and robotics, as well as various business and humanities courses. Please see more information about our programs at www.wpi.edu/+summer. JOB DESCRIPTION BASIC FUNCTION: The Office of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs is seeking to hire part-time instructors for our summer programs with students in grades 6 - 12. These positions are created to provide an available applicant pool...