Peer Note Taker Jobs
Become a paid note-taker and make a difference on campus by providing lecture notes for students with a learning or other documented disability, as well as those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. You can conveniently take notes for a class you are already enrolled in or pick up an unassigned class that easily fits into your academic schedule. The Center for Accessibility Resources & Services (CARS) maintains an updated list of Northern Essex Community College courses where a dedicated note-taker is currently needed.
Who Makes the Best Peer Note Taker?
We are looking for successful students with good communication and organization skills.
You are a great fit if you:
- Have completed, tested out of, or are proficient in the NECC Reading, Writing, and Reasoning (RWR) course (or show general proficiency in English language skills).
- Are currently taking or have already passed the class you want to take notes for.
- Know how to pick out and write down the most important points during lectures.
- Can ask your professor for feedback if you are ever uncertain about your note quality.
- Print neatly by hand or can type your notes on a laptop to easily email them to your classmate.
Benefits of the Job
Working as a peer note-taker offers excellent advantages with absolutely no previous experience required.
Available benefits include:
- Earn extra cash: CARS pays the official Massachusetts minimum wage.
- Earn service credits: You may be eligible to receive credit for your community service hours.
- Support your peers: Directly help your fellow classmates succeed.
- Build your resume: Add unique and valuable accessibility experience to your professional resume.
- Boost your own grades: Naturally improve your own personal note-taking skills.
Important Job Requirements & Policy
Before you can start working and earning, you will need to attend a brief, half-hour training session hosted by our staff to review best practices. Please keep in mind that this student employment opportunity has strict eligibility rules.
Please Note: Students who are currently receiving note-taking services as a part of their own approved academic accommodations are not eligible to work as a peer note-taker.
Questions? Contact the Center for Accessibility Resources & Services
If you have questions about becoming a peer note-taker or want to view the list of available courses, please reach out to the Center for Accessibility Resources & Services (CARS):
Phone: 978-556-3654
Email: centerforaccess@necc.mass.edu
Haverhill Campus Location: Behrakis Student Services Center, Room SC111 (100 Elliott St., Haverhill, MA 01830)
Lawrence Campus Location: Dimitry Building, 1st Floor, Rooms L106 & L128 (45 Franklin Street, Lawrence, MA 01840)