Student Employment

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Hours

Mon–Fri: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Contact

20 Washington Place
1st floor
Providence, RI 02903

401 427-6955

studentemployment@risd.edu

What we do

In Student Employment we assist students and supervisors in all aspects of on-campus student employment and off-campus Federal Work-Study.

Our goal is to offer students the opportunity to gain vital portfolio and resume building experience, while working with incredible people. 

Learn more about Student Employment

Working at RISD

Start your job with Student Employment

Find out what steps you need to take to begin working as a RISD student employee. 

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Supervising students

Information for on-campus supervisors

Learn more about your responsibilities as a supervisor, and how you can best support student employees.

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Off-campus partnerships

How to employ RISD students

Explore the benefits of hiring a RISD student—and how we at Student Employment can help get you started.

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Questions about student employment? We're here to help.

Our team is available to help you navigate all aspects of student employment at RISD. Please reach out to us if you need support. 

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Explore Student Employment

What We Do

Meet our team and learn how we provide students, supervisors and employers with comprehensive employment support.

For Student Employees

Learn about the benefits that a student job can offer, and find support for every stage of your student employment experience.

Graduate Assistantships

Explore our various graduate assistantship opportunities, and how they can enhance your academic experience at RISD. 

For On-Campus Supervisors

Learn more about your responsibilities as a supervisor, and how you can best support student employees.

For Off-Campus Employers

Learn about the benefits of hiring a RISD student—and how the Student Employment team can help get you started.

Department-Funded Jobs

Gain valuable work experience related to your field of study, while providing our academic departments essential operational support.

Federal Work-Study

Designed to help eligible students meet educational expenses via on- or off-campus work, Federal Work-Study (FWS) can play a critical role in your experience at RISD.