In an on-campus job, you get the opportunity to put your knowledge to use, gain practical skills, and get relevant employment experience by participating in a variety of different positions. Connect your education and build your skill set! A student worker opportunity can provide you with an amazing chance to explore your professional interests and gain crucial skills to help you stand out as an applicant for future employment.
Use this as a time to take a chance to start figuring out what you want to do and practice the skills necessary to succeed in a professional setting! The Student Employment Office is here to help explain the hiring process for students, staff, and faculty, as well as guide or support them throughout their employment at CalArts.
Note: Your Compass credentials are separate from your CalArts login information. Please contact the Center for Life and Work at clw@calarts.edu with any login issues.
Please contact the Payroll email payroll@calarts.edu.
International and foreign-born students
Students studying at CalArts from other countries are eligible to work on campus with a maximum of 20 hours per week. All international students must remain in F-1 or J-1 visa status throughout their campus employment and have applied for a social security card prior to their first day of employment.
International students must first apply for an on-campus job; once hired, they will begin the process to obtain a social security card, if not already obtained. International students are not allowed to begin working and the Payroll Office will not be able to offer payments to students until the social security card is received and your position is processed.
Make sure your hiring paperwork is completed and processed by the Student Employment Office before you begin working. This approval will arrive in email form. Both you and your supervisor will receive a completion confirmation email to show you completed what was required. For more information, please visit the International Student Support Website.
Looking for more information on obtaining a social security card? This instruction sheet will walk you through the social security application process.
Why should I work at CalArts?
There are many benefits working on campus:
Local and flexible: Being able to work on campus allows for students to save time and money because they are working at the institute. It also allows for a little more flexibility with your schedule because supervisors understand you have a lot to work on. Working on campus also gives students a sense of belonging and allows them to support the Institute in a positive way.
Employment experience: Participating in on-campus employment opportunities provides you with the chance to gain hands-on working skills and experience, which will help you strengthen your knowledge and stand out among other job seekers. Learning professional etiquette, practicing new skills, and working with a team are all important areas in which you may gain experience for a future professional career.
Networking, references, and letters of recommendation: Working on the CalArts campus grants students opportunities to develop professional relationships with staff and faculty, which can help with building connections for your future. Additionally, you may reach out to your on-campus supervisor in order to receive a letter of recommendation, or to use as a reference for your next employment opportunity.
Additional income: Working in an on-campus job provides additional income for students to pay for expenses beyond cost of attendance or tuition.
