Featured Student Jobs

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ExploreHope Summer Camp Staff

Summer camp staff lead and develop summer camp programs for students in grades K–12. Staff prepare materials, lead curriculum, manage classroom behavior and contribute to overall tasks such as registration and training. Staff are also all required to complete requested training. 

Fun and fast-paced summer students of all majors are invited to apply. The job is on campus from June 3–July 26, 2024. Summer on-campus housing is avaialble at half-cost for Hope students.

Qualifications: 

• Student in good standing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to work with students
• Ability to work with others in a team environment

Application instructions
Please complete the online application on Handshake. Please include contact information for two references (including current email addresses) on your resume. References will be contacted via email. 

Casa/Step Up

Interested in working with elementary or middle school students? Come join the CASA/Step Up team as a bus/van rider or a van driver! CASA & Step Up provide academic mentoring to local elementary and middle school students, and we have fun while doing it!

CASA & Step Up riders and drivers are responsible for the safe and timely transport of students to and from the Hope College Campus on program days. Duties include picking up the students from school at dismissal, taking students from the college to drop off areas after CASA & Step Up, and supervision of all passengers throughout both routes.

Lots of shifts available Monday–Thursday, 2:15–6:15. You can do one 30-minute shift or work everyday! First day of CASA/Step Up is February 12.

Bus/Van Rider

Van Driver

Campus Print and Mail 

Route Deliverer for Spring Semester
(All candidates must hold a valid US driver’s license for a minimum of two years)

• Must be available 10–11:50 a.m.
• Student employee will drive Hope College vehicle (currently a mini van) around campus to deliver departmental mail and completed print orders as well as pick up any outgoing mail
• Student employee will become Hope College certified driver

Acceptable candidate will be a safe and responsible driver and be able to follow directions. Lifting of up to 40 pounds is required but not implemented every day. Will drive and walk in all types of weather.

Events Technical Staff

Come work with Hope’s Event and Conferences Office! Our office handles over 10,000 campus events per year. To help execute these events, we have a robust tech team consisting of students and staff. As a member of our tech team, you will support events on campus such as concerts, theatre performances, special academic events, live-stream events, movies and more!

We offer flexible scheduling with many of our events occurring on nights and weekends. We strive to provide excellent event support focused on customer experience, all while having fun and gaining experience at the same time.  

In this role, you will help facilitate the technical needs of events on campus. There will be many opportunities to learn new skills. You will have a chance to work with audio, lights, video, general production and more in Hope’s performance venues on campus. While we welcome seasoned veterans, no previous experience is required. 

Shifts vary anywhere from 1–6 hours depending on the event.

Apply for events technical staff

Video Services

Come work with Hope’s Video Services Team! As a member of our team, you will work events on campus, including sporting events and various other productions. The main focus is live video streaming, with most new students starting as camera operators with the possibility of taking on more responsibilities. We are looking for students who will be reliable and also able to take direction and learn new skills. No experience is necessary for this position!

If you are looking for an enjoyable job working with great people, this job could be for you!

Get paid working Hope events you would be attending anyways! Apply today!

Apply for video services

Dining

A job with Hope Dining Services teaches you fundamental customer service, teamwork, culinary and hospitality skills that will transfer to any job or internship in your future. With opportunities for promotion to leadership positions, you’ll gain experience and create an impressive résumé to present to future employers.

We offer some of the highest-paid student wages on campus, semesterly bonuses, free meals with your shifts and the opportunity to build your culinary skills. All of these perks are the perfect recipe for a rewarding student job!

Dining Services offers flexible schedules and a variety of positions with the opportunity to work in different locations. Currently, we have openings for Phelps & Cook Dining Halls, Kletz Market, Cup & Chaucer, Catering and Concessions! Please visit the Dining Services website for more information.

Dishwashers start at $12/hour.

Secure your position and plan your schedule before the academic year begins!

Apply for dining services

Physical Plant

Working with your hands and muscles can offer stress relief and a sense of accomplishment that complements your academic work. 

Physical Plant offers many jobs with hours that work around your schedule, a relaxed atmosphere with casual dress, higher pay and great teams that truly care about you. You’ll practice time management, learn how to work independently and develop hands-on life skills. You’ll also get to visit parts of the campus rarely seen as you gain understanding of the college’s operation.

Our full crew is around 125 students, and we currently have openings for the crews in landscaping, delivery services, custodial care, event setups, skilled trades and on-call snow shoveling (winter only, of course!). 

Get paid while you get your steps in!

Apply for physical plant

Events Ticket Staff

Come work with Hope’s event staff! As a member of our team, you will work events on campus, including sporting events, concerts, theatre productions and more! Our main focus is customer service, which will include ushering, selling and taking tickets. We offer a flexible schedule, with most events occurring on nights and weekends.

If you are looking for an enjoyable on-campus job working with great people, this job could be for you.

Get paid working Hope events you would be attending anyways! 

Apply for event staff

Public Affairs and Marketing

If you have an interest in digital marketing, social media, communications or writing, then the Office of Public Affairs and Marketing may be the perfect fit for you! Public Affairs and Marketing is currently hiring a digital marketing student coordinator, social media influencers and bloggers to help bring our marketing strategies to life. Gain hands-on experience in marketing and communication and give your resume the boost it needs to jumpstart a future career.  

Learn more about each position and apply online today!

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Hope Athletics Event Staff

Do you love sports? Did you play sports in high school? Are you passionate about college athletics and the game day atmosphere?! Then we need YOU!

We are looking for passionate, outgoing students who are interested in working Hope College Athletics events! We need students who have grown up loving sports, playing sports and who want sport to continue to be a part of their life. Here are a few examples of jobs we are hiring for: scoreboard operator, ball chaser, game DJ, videoboard operator, visiting team greeter, etc.

You get paid to watch games at Hope and support Hope Athletics! It doesn’t get better than that. Apply now! We are currently hiring game workers for men’s soccer, women’s soccer, volleyball and football. Some knowledge of the sport and flow of game is a pre-requisite.

Must be available nights and weekends.

Work study students preferred. Please submit your resume and interest to Courtney Kust, assistant athletic director. On-campus interviews will be available during the first week of the school year. Zoom calls may also be used for interviews.

Apply for Hope Athletics Event Staff

Engagement Center Specialist

Come work at Hope College’s Engagement Center! We are seeking motivated, energetic and passionate students to contribute to the success of the Philanthropy and Engagement Division. Our mission is to build and strengthen relationships between Hope and our alumni, parents and friends while explaining the importance of supporting Hope financially.

While working in the Engagement Center, you will gain and refine essential skills for success in the workplace — no matter the field. Skills include problem-solving, stakeholder relations and communication with a wide range of Hope College alumni, family and friends.

Apply for the Engagement Center

Anchor Day Room Host

Have a tidy room and want to make some money? Join the Anchor Day room host team! Connect with future students and their families by showing off your cool room, chatting about all things residence life, and sharing why you love Hope College. We want our visitors to feel at home… and what better way to do that than welcoming them into yours!

Apply to be a room host