I work as a tour guide on campus and people (especially parents) are always asking me what opportunities there are for on campus. I always say that most jobs are work-study, but there really are a lot of opportunities out there, especially for people who seek them out. Since I know this is a topic of interest for people I thought it would be good to talk about my experiences with working on campus, and what opportunities are out there.
Working With Different Departments
Most on-campus jobs are part-time things that are flexible or you work just a few hours per week, and you're employed through one of the many departments on campus. I'll list a few of the different departments that offer student employment opportunities:
Fellowships and Jobs That Pay for Housing
A couple different departments on campus offer internships that pay for housing instead of an hourly wage. This can be really nice to help cut down on the cost of attendance but it doesn't give you spending money. Some examples of these jobs include internships with the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, the Office of Sustainability.
Volunteer Opportunities with Stipends
Sometimes there are also volunteer positions that have stipends as an incentive for being involved. The examples of these positions with stipends or other compensation that isn't an hourly wage, that I know are:
Working in Food Service
I personally don't have much experience working in food service, but I know a lot of people who do. The Bon (our dining hall) is always looking for student workers, so it's a pretty reliable source of work. It's also not work-study, so it's a nice source of work if you don't get work-study as part of your financial aid. You can also get a job at Maggies or the Dove Cote, our two cafes on campus. For these, it helps if you have a little previous experience but it's a great option that's out there. And hours for these jobs are super flexible.
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If you have questions or want to chat about student life, please email me! quentingaul@lclark.edu
Working With Different Departments
Most on-campus jobs are part-time things that are flexible or you work just a few hours per week, and you're employed through one of the many departments on campus. I'll list a few of the different departments that offer student employment opportunities:
- Admissions
- The mailroom
- Campus transportation
- The library
- Campus living
- Different academic departments
- IT
- The writing center
- SAAB tutors
- Science and Quantitative Resource center tutors
- The book store
- Lab assistants for science classes
- Student Leadership and Service
- College Outdoors
Fellowships and Jobs That Pay for Housing
A couple different departments on campus offer internships that pay for housing instead of an hourly wage. This can be really nice to help cut down on the cost of attendance but it doesn't give you spending money. Some examples of these jobs include internships with the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, the Office of Sustainability.
Volunteer Opportunities with Stipends
Sometimes there are also volunteer positions that have stipends as an incentive for being involved. The examples of these positions with stipends or other compensation that isn't an hourly wage, that I know are:
- ASLC representative
- SAAB representative
- Overnight host or lunch host with admission (or blogging!)
- College outdoors trip leaders (free trips!)
- And more!
Working in Food Service
I personally don't have much experience working in food service, but I know a lot of people who do. The Bon (our dining hall) is always looking for student workers, so it's a pretty reliable source of work. It's also not work-study, so it's a nice source of work if you don't get work-study as part of your financial aid. You can also get a job at Maggies or the Dove Cote, our two cafes on campus. For these, it helps if you have a little previous experience but it's a great option that's out there. And hours for these jobs are super flexible.
For more info check this out
If you have questions or want to chat about student life, please email me! quentingaul@lclark.edu