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Work Study Opportunities
For more information about the work study program, please visit Work Study Program Definition and Rate of Pay and Benefits Paid to Work Study Students.On-Campus
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- Maintenance Assistant (Operations)
DescriptionEmployer Operations, Main Campus Center Contact Jenny Frazier, jfrazier@cornish.edu, 206.726.5085 Pay $10.00/hour + DOE Provide assistance with the maintenance and improvement of our Cornish facilities while gaining work experience in an educational environment.
QualificationsApplicants must have good work ethics and a willingness to get up early, get dirty and work independently and/or with a team. Candidates should also be physically fit enough to perform moderate to hard labor for the duration of their shift, lift up to 50 lbs, use ladders, and work outdoors. Prior residential or commercial painting experience is a must!
- House Managers (Theater)
DescriptionEmployer Theater Department, Main Campus Center Contact Jan Hubert, Theatre Department Coordinator, jhubert@cornish.edu Pay $8.50/hour + DOE Use your customer service skills to assist with the oversight of all front of house activity for mainstage and studio productions including, but limited to: selling concessions and tickets, checking in comp tickets, handing out programs, ushering and communicating and facility clean-up after the show. Additional responsibilities include making pre-show speeches and coordinating the start of the show with the Stage Manager.
QualificationsPosition starts in fall. Previous customer service, retail and cashiering experience preferred. Must be willing to commit to three-hour shifts on evenings and weekends and travel to off-campus performances. Please be reliable and have good verbal communication and leadership skills.
- Office Assistant (Theater)
DescriptionEmployer Theater Department, Main Campus Center Contact Jan Hubert, Theatre Department Coordinator, jhubert@cornish.edu Pay $8.07+/hr DOE Assist the Department Coordinator with the daily operations of the Theatre Office while you develop your communication and computer skills. This position includes general clerical and office duties and may involve some light lifting and errands.
QualificationsPosition to start in August. Word processing and computer skills necessary; previous office experience a plus. Attention to detail and good spelling and writing skills preferred. Must have some availability during the following week-day shifts: 8:30-10:30am, 12:00-1:00pm and/or 3:00-5:00pm.
- Office Assistant (Admission)
DescriptionEmployer Office of Admission, Main Campus Center Contact Randy Wood, rwood@cornish.edu
Submit application to the Office of AdmissionPay $8.07+/hr DOE Provide general office assistance by communicating information to prospective students as well as the general public, answering the main-switchboard for the college and fielding calls to the appropriate person/department. Additional duties include data entry, photocopying, filing and mailings. Additional weekend and evening hours may be available for special projects.
QualificationsApplicants should desire to provide quality customer service and have the ability to handle a multi-line phone system with calm assurance. Previous office experience, computer/data entry skills and a willingness to learn are essential. Availability of three to nine hours per week preferred.
- Writer/Reporter (Communications)
DescriptionEmployer Communications Department, Main Campus Center Contact Beth Fleenor, bfleenor@cornish.edu Pay $9.00+/hr DOE Improve your writing and communication skills while you research and develop newsworthy stories about members of the Cornish Community for press releases and articles.
QualificationsApplicants should be sophomore level or higher with the ability to write clearly and concisely. Please be responsible, self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with deadlines.
Send resume and writing sample to Beth Fleenor, Cornish Communications Associate.
- Maintenance Assistant (Operations)
Off-Campus
- Administrative
- Front Desk Assistant (Richard Hugo House)
DescriptionEmployer Richard Hugo House Contact Amy Jones, amyjones@hugohouse.org Pay $10.00/hour Use your ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment to build a supportive community and venue for creative and critical writers and educators. Responsibilities include set-up and operation of RHH programs and special events, administrative tasks and securing the building during evening shifts.
Qualifications- A personable disposition and high degree of personal responsibility are required for this position. A basic familiarity with computers and the ability to move moderately heavy objects (up to 30 lbs) also desired.
- Approximately 8-18 hours per week, depending on Hugo House's event schedule.
- Please send your resume with references and a cover letter to Amy Jones, Front Desk & Volunteer Coordinator, at amyjones@hugohouse.org.
- Promotion Intern (King FM 98.1)
DescriptionEmployer King FM 98.1 Contact Send resume to Mike Nurse at miken@king.org Pay $8.25/hour - Work with Promotion Director to support station's promotions and marketing efforts
- Host onsite events
- Drive station vehicle
- Set up the KING FM promotions table, tent if needed, back drop if needed, music/sound system, hang banners, place promotional items on the table-make the station look presentable and the area look fun and inviting
- Actively engage event patrons - hand out entry blanks, promotional items and anything else that the station is giving away
- Speak knowledgably about station programming and related promotions
- Clean up after the event
- Database management and data entry
- Create promotional recaps
- Maintain contest schedule
- Position is on-call/as needed 10-20 hours a week
- High School degree
- Internships or work experience involving event promotion or broadcasting a plus
- Valid Washington State Drivers License (driver's history will be checked)
- Ability to stand for up to four hours
- Ability to lift at least 20lbs
- Administrative Assistant (Seattle Youth Garden Works)
DescriptionEmployer Seattle Youth Garden Works Contact Janice Dilworth, jdilworth@thechurchcouncil.org Pay $9.00/hour Give back to the community by supporting underserved youth through garden-based education and employment opportunities. Enhance your administrative and IT skills while learning about the inner-workings of a non-profit organization. Provide phone and personal reception and perform basic office functions such as data-entry, filing and routing mail/phone calls.
QualificationsMust have basic computer skills (email and Word) and an ability to interface with the public and staff in a friendly, professional manner.
- Front Desk Assistant (Richard Hugo House)
- Customer Service
- Gallery & Studio Assistant (Seattle Glassblowing Studio)
DescriptionEmployer Seattle Glassblowing Studio Contact Cyrena Stefano, cyrena@seattleglassblowing.com Pay $10.00-$12.00 DOE Learn the finer points of gallery maintenance, pricing, sales and customer service. Guide visitors through the hotshop and explain basic glassblowing techniques (verbal training will be provided). Gain insight into the running of a gallery from an artist's perspective, from initial conceptualization to production of the artwork, presentation, marketing, sales and accounting. Additional responsibilities include general gallery duties such as light cleaning and answering phones.
QualificationsPlease possess a friendly, helpful and positive demeanor with basic computer skills and adeptness. Prior retail and gallery experience a plus. Must be willing to learn a point-of-sale computer system and online shipping program.
- Sales Associates (Mills Music)
DescriptionEmployer Mills Music Contact Melinda Aebersold, 425.486.5000 x116 Pay $8.07-$8.50/hour Gain exposure to music, musical instruments and local musicians/instructors. Learn the business end of running a successful music store and school as you provide quality customer service. Responsibilities include waiting on customers, answering phones, filling out invoices, cleaning instruments and general housekeeping.
QualificationsYou must have good customer service and communication skills (including neat penmanship). Some knowledge of music, instruments and music vocabulary required.
Go to www.millsmusic.com to see their eleven locations throughout the Puget Sound area.
- Visitor Services Assistant (The Children's Museum)
DescriptionEmployer The Children's Museum at Seattle Center Contact David Cretin* Pay $8.07-$9.00/hour Gain early-childhood educational experience as you provide visitors with friendly, informed access to the museum and the Seattle Center. Greet and assist school groups, birthday parties and after-hours event patrons. Maintain cleanliness and restock exhibits to provide a full experience for every visitor. Interact with visitors, operate cash register and present museum exhibits and programs.
QualificationsMust have excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced public setting. You should also have some experience with cashiering, working in a team and working with children.
*Email your resume to the attention of David Cretin at tcm@thechildrensmuseum.org
- Gallery & Studio Assistant (Seattle Glassblowing Studio)
- Educational
- Dance Assistant (Ewajo Dance Workshop)
DescriptionEmployer Ewajo Dance Workshop Contact Edna Daigre, 206.322.0155 Pay $10.00/hour Learn how to create a dance curriculum and co-lead classes for young children. Responsibilities include developing class plans, taking attendance and giving individual assistance to dance students.
QualificationsA desire to promote health and creative expression with youth from diverse backgrounds of various ages and skill levels. You should have an interest in teaching children; previous experience a plus. Please prepare a resume (with references) for your interview.
- Dance Instructor (Ewajo Dance Workshop)
DescriptionEmployer Ewajo Dance Workshop Contact Edna Daigre, 206.322.0155 Pay $10.00- $15.00/hour Gain practical experience in the development and sustainment of a successful dance class as you instruct and incorporate dance in public school classrooms for Pre-K through 5th graders (TT Minor Elementary, Rotary Boys and Girls Club, and Youth Collective Ensemble, a performance group of 10-17 year olds).
QualificationsApplicants should have previous teaching experience and the ability to choose appropriate dance curriculum for each student’s needs and abilities. Instructors must also have the ability to demonstrate dance and concepts at a level that is appropriate, and to communicate with verbal cueing and imagery. Please prepare a resume (with references) for your interview.
- Dance Assistant (Ewajo Dance Workshop)
- Fine Arts & Technical Production
- Production Assistant (Prop Gallery West)
DescriptionEmployer Prop Gallery West Contact Greg Olsen, 206.762.6808 Pay $9.00 - $10.00/hour The Imagination Studio Facilitator assists in the daily operation of a drop-in art studio where artists, children and their families work together to create art.
Primary Responsibilities:Assist in the design, production, installation and strike of props and scenic decorations for a successful local production company. Improve your time management and budgeting skills as you produce creative artwork for corporate events, conventions, trade shows, weddings and charitable fundraisers.
QualificationsPunctuality and elementary painting skills a must; previous production experience a plus. Be prepared for some light-weight lifting and physical labor.
- Imagination Studio Facilitator (The Children's Museum)
DescriptionEmployer The Children's Museum at Seattle Center Contact David Cretin* Pay $8.07-$9.00/hour The Imagination Studio Facilitator assists in the daily operation of a drop-in art studio where artists, children and their families work together to create art.
Primary Responsibilities:- Supporting the planned age-appropriate arts curriculum for children through age 12
- Presenting/facilitating art programs for families as well as scheduled groups of children and adults from schools
- Preparing studio space and setting up materials for Friday's programming
- Ensuring that families are successfully working together and having a positive experience
- Contribute ideas and activities that would enhance the program
- Visual artist with previous employment or coursework in the arts or education
- Previous experience with arts-based youth programs, early childhood development, museum or gallery work
- Ability to commit to a five-hour shift (bet. 9:30am & 5:00pm) on Fridays
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated dependability, on-time performance and regular attendance in past jobs
- Ability to work with diverse groups of various ages and cultures
*Email your resume to the attention of David Cretin at tcm@thechildrensmuseum.org
- Production Assistant (Prop Gallery West)
- Graphic Design & Computer
- Computer Wizard (Innervisions )
DescriptionEmployer Innervisions Contact Please see Laurie in the Financial Aid Office for contact information Pay $9.00-$15.00/hr DOE Use your HTML writing abilities and creativity to help design and maintain a web site promoting the unique images available at Innervisions. Gain exposure to a large cross-section of art and design styles for optimal visual presentations. Coordinate and expedite the scanning and integration of images and develop training procedures for updating the web site.
QualificationsSuccessful applicants will be creative, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively as well as independently. Must be able to write HTML and have some experience maintaining a web site.
- Web & Graphic Design Intern (The Cha Dao Tea Company)
DescriptionEmployer The Cha Dao Tea Company Contact Robert Kohrt, 206.604.2568 Pay $15.00-$20.00 DOE Gain experience with a growing start-up beverage company as you design and develop brochures, posters, labels and other print-based marketing materials. Enhance your web design skills as you update and gradually expand their web site.
QualificationsApplicants must have a working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Pagemaker and HTML. Student must have their own computer.
- Computer Wizard (Innervisions )