The Work-Study program is an opportunity for students, artists, and craftspeople (ages 18+) to work at Snow Farm in exchange for tuition-free workshops, housing, and meals when the dining hall is open. The Program runs from the end of April - October in 5 sessions.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Session 1: April 23 - May 27, 2025
Session 2: May 27 - June 23, 2025
Session 3: July 29 - August 25, 2025
Session 4: August 27 - Sept 22, 2025
Session 5: September 23 - October 19, 2025
Work-study participants will be primarily responsible for workshop coordination, and housekeeping and kitchen support. Potential administration hours may be included in schedules as well.
General Duties and Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Serve as a welcoming and knowledgeable point person on campus for both instructors and students
- Checking in registered students, answering questions about housing assignments, campus studios and workshops
- Administering student paperwork when applicable
- Monitoring the coordinator cell phone, and main Snow Farm voicemail after hours and farmhouse voicemail
- Attending to any student needs including but not limited to: health emergencies or other crises; studio concerns, meals, and housing-related needs
- Liaison for students, instructors and staff
- Keeping common areas, patio, and dining hall bathrooms stocked and tidy; emptying trash as needed
- Monitoring the gallery desk at meals, transacting gallery sales and restocking when needed
- Taking photographs of activities and workshops throughout the session
- Facilitating evening activities such as bonfires, movies and studio tours
- Support the Registrar/Student Liaison in presenting the Snow Farm Orientation and be the emcee for Instructor Slideshows.
- Closing out workshops, collecting information and payments, completing workshop accounting and monitoring workshop clean up schedules.
- Housekeeping room turnovers between workshops
Two participants will be selected for each session and will work alternating schedules. Work each week will include evenings and weekends and will be exchanged for space in running workshops during the time of their sessions. Participants are responsible for supply fees at a 50% discount when applicable. Kit fees directly to instructors must be paid in full.
Successful candidates will acclimate quickly; have a positive, flexible attitude; work efficiently and independently; be able to lift and carry boxes/supplies; connect well with people, and have a sense of humor! Experience in one of our studios is desired (ceramics, glassblowing, kiln/stained glass, mosaics, 2D/mixed media, metalsmithing/jewelry, fiber/baskets, woodworking, or flameworking).
To apply for a work-study position, submit an online application that includes uploading a cover letter and resume in one document and pay a $25 non-refundable application fee. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all sessions are filled.
Applications for 2025 Work Study positions are closed for now and we're reviewing candidates.