Summer Job Postings

All students may apply for GSA (General Student Assistance) positions.

Enrollment in Summer is not required to receive Summer Work-Study, but only enrolled CMU students with eligibility may apply for Work-Study positions. To determine eligibility for Summer Work-Study, call or visit Student Employment Services, 989-774-3881, Bovee UC 121.

Contact departments directly to pursue a job.

GSA and WORK-STUDY – CMU Bookstore – Seeks Student Assistant
Duties Include:  Attend to customers; answer the phone, run a cash register; receive merchandise; stock shelves; pull, process, and pack online orders; work events.
Skills Desired: Good communication and listening skills, valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs., ability to stand for long periods of time, dependability, and willingness to learn new tasks.
Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8a-5p; Summer, up to 40 hrs/wk. Position continues into the Academic Year, up to 20 hrs/wk.
To Apply: Complete application and email completed application to Foster at willi2jf@cmich.edu.

WORK-STUDY and GSA – Central Sustainability (GES) – Seeks Garden Coordinator
Duties Include:  Ensure there are no issues with the facilities on site by performing regular assessments of the area and seeking input from gardeners. Manage the appearance of the campus garden through regular weeding of paths and attention to the garden plots that are being used. Be easily available through email with quick response times while upholding professionalism. Communicate efficiently with members of faculty and staff during the summer to provide updates and questions if issues arise. Provide support to members of the CMU campus garden by communicating and being a friendly presence at the site.
Skills Desired: Must have sufficient knowledge about gardening, prior experience in customer service, and great communication skills via email and face-to-face.
Schedule: Flexible hours. This role is physically based in Mt. Pleasant, requiring between 6-10 hours per week. There are indoor and outdoor responsibilities, but you are expected to be on site 3 days each week.
To Apply: Apply by emailing a cover letter and resume’ to Central Sustainability at sustainability@cmich.edu. In the cover letter, please describe your past experience with gardening and jobs requiring written and verbal communication. The priority deadline for this role is May 2nd, and interviews will begin shortly thereafter. We will consider applications until the position is filled. If a position can be offered, applicants will be notified.

GSA and WORK STUDY – Facilities Management
CMU Facilities Management has the vision to support student success with a welcoming, safe, and functional campus. To accomplish this vision, we offer a variety of student employment opportunities in the areas of Landscape Operations, Architectural Trades (painter, carpentry, sign shop, lock shop), Mechanical, HVAC, CAD/GIS, and Office Assistants.  By joining our team, you make a difference on campus and learn lifelong skills in the process.
Current Openings: 
Architectural Trades - Student Workers
Landscape Operations - Grounds Worker
Landscape Operations - Office Assistant
Student Accounting Clerk

WORK-STUDY – College of Health Professions Dean’s Office – Seeks Student Assistant
Duties Include:  Sort and deliver mail; assist with copy machines by delivering and refilling with paper; assist in event set-up and teardown for College of Health Professions events; move furniture and equipment to/from storage locations; run on-campus deliveries; monitor and remove flyers from tackboards; complete classroom chair counts; report building issues, i.e., holes in walls, carpet spills, etc.; general office duties including occasional Excel spreadsheets; other duties as assigned.
Skills Desired: Ability to lift 40 lbs., courteous and professional demeanor; ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and confidentiality; ability to work independently and complete duties with minimal direct supervision. Must be self-motivated, reliable and have a good work ethic.
Schedule: 8 hrs/wk (approximately 1½ hrs/day Mon-Fri) after 1 PM. Based on performance, this position may be extended into the academic year.
To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, class schedule and Work-Study eligibility amount to Colleen Divine, mcint1ca@cmich.edu. Cover letter and resume must be attachments. Do not include them in the body of the email. If a position can be offered, applicants will be notified.

GSA and WORK STUDY - CMU Libraries
Located within the Charles V Park Library building, the University Library and the Clarke Historical Library offer flexible hours, a variety of responsibilities, and a desirable work environment. Many students work with the libraries for their entire college careers. Job vacancies are filled from applications submitted to the current job postings list, below. Applicants must have a current class schedule to apply.
Current openings: Digitization Student Assistant
Metadata Project Student
Special Project Student Assistant