About the role
Title: Extra Help WCBU and WGLT - only college students are eligible to apply
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Radio Station WGLT
Job Summary
WGLT and WCBU, the NPR member-stations in Normal and Peoria, IL, are looking to hire Illinois college students part-time. There are positions available in reporting, audio production, vocal performance, and social media management. Radio experience is preferred, but those with other media backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Hours are flexible based on your availability.
Additional Information
Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$16.00 per hour
Required Qualifications
Current college student
NOTE: Illinois State University students are not eligible to be hired as extra help and must apply to student employment postings
Work Hours
Typically 5-10 hours per week. Extra Help work based on operational need and can work up to 28 hours per week maximum.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Proposed Starting Date
2026
Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Optional Applicant Documents
Certification of Retirement Annuity
Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants
Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.
For full consideration, the application and all supplemental information must be submitted on-line. Please complete the entire employment application including the education and work history background. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. The employment application will be reviewed to determine if applicant meets minimum qualifications. Please be complete in the duties and responsibilities section for each position listed.
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
Contact Information for Applicants
Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
bcplese@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.