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.
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Image Collection Assistant (Library )
Employer: Cornish Library Image Collection
Contact: Bridget Nowlin, 206-726-5126,
Pay: $8.50Description:
• check in and file slides returned by faculty
• check to ensure returned slides photographed prior to and including 1992 are entered in the slide database. If they are not entered, enter information contained on slide.
• process new slide requests from faculty including:
- photograph new slides according to slide request form
- enter data into slide database from slide request form
- mask and mount new slides
- label new slides
- file new slides once approved by Curator
• research unidentified slides found in slide library
• maintain cleanliness and order within the slide library
• other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• meticulous attention to detail
• familiarity or interest in art and art history
• interest in learning how to photograph slides and digitize images
• interest in learning how to scan slides and correct in Photoshop
• basic computer skills, including basic typing skills
• good hand-to-eye proficiency
• must qualify for work-study
• experience working with Photoshop required
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Design Student Intern (Music Department)
Employer: Music Department
Contact: Mandy Bowker, 206.726.5030,
Pay: $10.00Description:
Student Intern will design posters, flyers, web content, print pieces, programs, etc. for the music department. Student will work in cooperation with the music and communications departments to produce pieces that represent the music department and Cornish College of the Arts in an accurate and positive way.
Qualifications:
Student must be a design major who is familiar with MS Publisher and basic MS office suite
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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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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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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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.
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Visitor Experience Guide (KidsQuest Children’s Museum)
Employer: KidsQuest Children's Museum
Contact: Jaime Simmons ,
Pay: $8.55 +Description:
As an Experience Guide, you would be responsible for interacting with all museum visitors to ensure that each customer’s experience at KidsQuest is positive and memorable. Responsibilities include floor interactions, providing needed information to enhance the visitor experience, and creating a welcoming and sensitive environment.
Qualifications:
Previous costumer service experience is preferred. Must be friendly, outgoing and enjoy working with children and families.
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.
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.