Work Study Opportunities
For more information about the work study program, please visit the Work Study Program Definition and Rate of Pay and Benefits Paid to Work Study Students.
On-Campus
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Writer/Reporter (Communications)
Employer: Communications Department, Main Campus Center
Contact: Beth Fleenor,
Pay: $9.00+/hr DOEDescription:
Improve your writing and communication skills while you research and develop newsworthy stories about members of the Cornish Community for press releases and articles.
Qualifications:
Applicants 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.
Off-Campus
Administrative
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Administrative Assistant (Seattle Youth Garden Works)
Employer: Seattle Youth Garden Works
Contact: Janice Dilworth,
Pay: $9.00/hourDescription:
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.
Qualifications:
Must have basic computer skills (email and Word) and an ability to interface with the public and staff in a friendly, professional manner.
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Promotion Intern (King FM 98.1)
Employer: King FM 98.1
Contact: Mike Nurse,
Pay: $8.25/hourDescription:
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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
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Front Desk Assistant (Richard Hugo House)
Employer: Richard Hugo House
Contact: Amy Jones,
Pay: $10.00/hourDescription:
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 .
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Arts Administrative Assistant (Seattle Chamber Music Society)
Employer: Seattle Chamber Music Society
Contact: Connie Cooper ,
Pay: $9.00 + DOEDescription:
This is a great opportunity for a classical music lover to discover the inner workings of a small arts organization while providing assistance with writing letters, mailings, filing, scheduling meetings, marketing, development and publicity.
Qualifications:
Position starts this fall. Please possess a passion for the arts, a desire to learn and a willingness to perform a wide variety of tasks. Applicants must be reliable and detail-oriented.
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Dance Office Receptionist (Rainier Ballet Academy)
Employer: Rainier Ballet Academy
Contact: Kelly Anderson, (425) 277-7460,
Pay: $10.00/hour + DOEDescription:
Increase your knowledge of the dance studio/business industry while providing excellent customer service. Responsibilities include PC data entry using Word, excel and the internet and manning a one-line phone system.
Qualifications:
This position requires an enthusiastic personality, good communication skills and the ability to work both independently or as a team member. Preference given to applicants with a basic knowledge of dance.
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Office Assistant (Ewajo Dance Workshop)
Employer: Ewajo Dance Workshop
Contact: Edna Daigre,
Pay: $8.07+/hourDescription:
Use your computer proficiency and strong communication skills to provide general office support. At this time, the position will largely focus on assisting with the creation of newsletters, fliers and press releases and an extensive archival project.
Qualifications:
Applicants should be comfortable working with a diverse group of artists, staff and community members. This position requires a reliable self-starter with excellent multi-tasking abilities.
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Receptionist (The Evergreen City Ballet)
Employer: The Evergreen City Ballet, Renton
Contact: Stacy Szehner, 425.228.6800
Pay: $11.00-$12.00 DOEDescription:
Experience the administrative and business aspects of running a local performing arts organization. Primary responsibilities include greeting visitors, providing paperwork to potential students, answering telephone/walk-in questions about schedules and policies and maintaining the bulletin board. Additional duties to include data entry, copying and filing assistance.
Qualifications:
Please have familiarity with Word and excel and some experience with multi-line phone systems. You must have a strong interest in dance and enjoy providing quality customer service. Preference will be given to applicants with dance experience who have completed at least one year at Cornish and can provide their own transportation. Please be prepared to pass background check.
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Database Assistant (4 Culture)
Employer: 4 Culture
Contact: Willow Fox, 206.205.8024
Pay: $13.00Description:
Use your organizational and MS Office skills to provide data entry and configuration, internet research, reception, and general program support for one of the most recognized public art agencies in the US.
Qualifications:
Well-qualified applicants should be motivated and detail-oriented and have MS Office experience. Familiarity with Access, SalesForce and/or PastPerfect preferred, but not required. Career interest in public art is a plus!
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Art Studio Office Assistant (Betty Merken Studios)
Employer: Betty Merken Studios
Contact: Betty Merken, 206.328.0177,
Pay: $10-$12Description:
Maintain Inventory of artwork (iMAC), tidy office space, maintain office supplies, answer phone, complete correspondence with galleries through email and regular mail, data entry.
Qualifications:
Good computer skills, well organized, attention to detail, ability to work independently, reliability, enthusiasm.
Customer Service
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Sales Associates (Mills Music)
Employer: Mills Music
Contact: Melinda Aebersold, 425.486.5000 x116
Pay: $8.07-$8.50/hourDescription:
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.
Qualifications:
You must have good customer service and communication skills (including neat penmanship). Some knowledge of music, instruments and music vocabulary required. Go to http://www.millsmusic.com to see their eleven locations throughout the Puget Sound area.
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Event Services Assistant (Edmonds Center for the Arts)
Employer: Edmonds Center for the Arts
Contact: Corey Jefferson, 425.275.9480
Pay: $8.50+/hr DOEDescription:
Develop your leadership and management abilities as you provide support for the audience services department at ECA events. Responsibilities include coordinating and assisting with rental/special events, house management, concessions, box office and volunteer supervision.
Qualifications:
Please be punctual, teachable and willing to lead when asked. Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, Access and Explorer are also required.
Educational
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Dance Assistant (Ewajo Dance Workshop)
Employer: Ewajo Dance Workshop
Contact: Edna Daigre, 206.322.0155
Pay: $10.00/hourDescription:
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.
Qualifications:
A 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.
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Dance Assistant (Rainier Ballet Academy)
Employer: Rainier Ballet Academy
Contact: Kelly Anderson, 425.277.7460,
Pay: $18.00/hour + DOEDescription:
Qualified dance instructors for Children's Combination Classes (ballet, tap, jazz, etc) needed to create a fun, exciting and safe learning environment. Must be able to communicate well with parents and students, while demonstrating good classroom management skills. Responsibilities include teaching class, using updated and age appropriate music and dance moves, annual recital choreography and enforcing studio policy rules/guidelines.
Qualifications:
This position requires previous dance training in ballet, tap and/or jazz for 3+ years. Applicants must have a fun, positive attitude and a passion for working with children.
Fine Arts & Technical Production
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Interior Designer (Bartlett Design Company)
Employer: Bartlett Design Company
Contact: Andrea Bartlett, 206.217.4461
Pay: $9.00-$14.00 DOEDescription:
Gain hands-on experience working in an energetic and professional design office as you produce color and materials boards and coordinate the resource library. Learn from other design professionals while assisting with conceptual development, materials research and selection, drawing and computer-aided drafting.
Qualifications:
Please have completed three years of college coursework and be proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop and SketchUp. Good technical skills and excellent communications skills required. Must be a self-motivated creative/visual thinker.
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Theatre Production Technical Support (Spectrum Dance Theatre)
Employer: Spectrum Dance Theatre
Contact: Anne Derieux, Executive Director,
Pay: $12.00 + DOEDescription:
Learn all aspects of mounting a dance production with a professional local company. Responsibilities include assisting the Production Manager and Lighting Director with load-in and strike, light hang and focus, scenic/property elements and seating arrangements.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have some knowledge of technical theatre production and a willingness to adapt to all the needs of building a professional dance theatre production.
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Metal and Wood Shop Assistants (Gulassa and Co)
Employer: Gulassa and Co
Contact: Don Saunderson,
Pay: $8.75+ DOEDescription:
Help with general shop duties, coordinate with outside vendors (i.e. platers), assist with finishing packaging and shipping. Gain practical knowledge of the fast-paced world of metal and/or wood shop operations and manufacturing from successful local artists.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be organized, detail-oriented and able to take directions. Previous experience working with wood and/or steel a plus.
Visit http://www.gulassaco.com for more information on this employer!
Graphic Design & Computer
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Graphic Artist Intern (The Allen Institute for Brain Science)
Employer: The Allen Institute for Brain Science
Contact: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ALLENINSTITUTE&cws=1&rid=32
Pay: 15.00-$16.00/hr DOEDescription:
Assist Graphic Design team with color composition and typography for the creation of a set of on-line developmental brain atlases. Responsibilities included selecting color schemes, adding/adjusting text labels and other duties as assigned to improve the presentation of images.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a familiarity with color composition in RGB color space, some experience with typography and page layout and good written and oral communication skills. A working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is desirable but not required.
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IT Assistant (Institute for Systems Biology)
Employer: Institute for Systems Biology
Contact: Stephen Parris,
Pay: $10.00 + DOEDescription:
Use your MS Office skills to provide support of desktop computers running Windows and Photoshop. Assist with organization, logistics, inventory of IT assets and equipment and other projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants should have prior experience with MS Office and computers.