Finding a Job

We offer resources and support for students seeking on-campus jobs. For those eligible for Federal Work-Study, we also help find off-campus positions at nonprofit agencies throughout the greater Providence area.

Employment opportunities

Student employment at RISD is diverse and inclusive, offering roles that cater to a wide range of interests and skills. From administrative roles that enhance organizational skills, to creative projects such as assisting in staging a gallery show or learning how to operate state-of-the-art equipment, there are opportunities for everyone to explore.

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ArtWorks

Find internships, jobs and artist opportunities on ArtWorks, an online platform for RISD students and alumni. On-campus job opportunities are listed for both hourly positions and graduate assistantships. If you have Federal Work-Study, you can find off-campus opportunities here as well. Follow our guide for help navigating ArtWorks.

Outside of the resources above, students have also found positions by reaching out directly to supervisors and departments to ask about available positions. If a department you are interested in working for is not hiring at the time, it's a great way to get your name out there for when they are hiring.

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Job searching for dual degree students

If you are enrolled in a dual degree program with RISD and another institution, there are additional eligibility factors to account for in your student employment job search. Find information for various dual degree job seekers below.

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Your Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligibility is tied to the institution that awarded your financial aid. If you have been awarded FWS funds, you can only work FWS positions at the awarding institution or an approved off-campus employer such as a nonprofit that your school has a partnership with (see nonprofit work requirements).

Domestic Brown|RISD Dual Degree students receive financial aid through Brown, which means they are not eligible for FWS positions at RISD. However, you can still apply for department-funded student jobs. If you are seeking an off-campus FWS job listed in ArtWorks, you must coordinate with Student Employment at Brown.

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If you are enrolled in the MADE program, you are considered a Brown student for employment purposes. This means you cannot be hired into RISD student employment jobs, including on-campus roles.

For international MADE students, RISD jobs are considered off-campus and not permitted without Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization through Brown.

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International students enrolled in a dual degree program are not eligible to work at RISD. Brown maintains your SEVIS record, so working at RISD would be considered unauthorized off-campus employment under federal immigration rules.

However, you can seek approval for an exception from Brown’s Office of Global Engagement if the work is Curricular Practical Training (CPT).

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If you are seeking a student employment role at a nonprofit, you should first confirm your eligibility with Brown University.

Take your next step

Once you've found a job, we'll walk you through the new employee forms and procedures you need to get started.

To get you working as soon as possible, we assist with various employment forms and procedures such as your I-9, W-4, state withholding forms and direct deposit setup.

Employee onboarding

Here, you’ll find the payroll steps you need to take as a student employee. From setting up your direct deposit and submitting your time to filing your tax return, we’re here to help guide you through the process.

Student employee payroll

Our guide to student employee rights and responsibilities will help set you up for success in your new role.

Employee rights and responsibilities

Next up: employee onboarding

New and Incoming Students

Living at RISD

Finding Community

Health and Wellness

Academic Support

Finding a Job

Employment opportunities

Job searching for dual degree students

Dual degree Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligibility

Master of Arts in Design Engineering (MADE) students

International dual degree students

Nonprofit work requirement

Take your next step

Finding a job (YOU ARE HERE)

Employee onboarding

Employee payroll

Employee rights and responsibilities