For Student Employees

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A student employment job at RISD can be a key part of your journey here—one designed to empower you through real-world experiences and prepare you for long-term career and personal success. Start here to explore the possibilities.

Benefits of student employment

Student jobs offer you a variety of benefits and provide learning opportunities outside of the classroom and studio. You can:

  • earn money to assist with educational and material expenses.
  • gain work experience and build your resume and portfolio.
  • expand your network of contacts and get to know other students outside of your major.
  • work alongside experienced faculty and staff.
  • enhance skills, such as time-management, to market to future employers.
  • gain professional development opportunities to prepare you for your career.

Explore student employee information

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Designed to help students meet educational expenses via on- or off-campus work, FWS can play a critical role in a student’s experience at RISD. 

Department-funded students

These on-campus positions can offer you a valuable chance to gain direct work experience in your field of study. 

International students

We provide international students with specialized support in a range of areas, including Social Security Number applications and tax treaties between your home country and the United States.

Graduate assistantships

Through many types of graduate assistantship, you will enhance your academic experience at RISD and professional trajectory after graduation.

Take your next step

We offer resources and support for students seeking on-campus jobs. For those eligible for Federal Work-Study, we also help find suitable off-campus positions.

First up: Finding a job