Part Time & Summer Jobs

The Goucher College Career Education Office works with local employers, national employers, and alumnae/i to post job and internship opportunities for Goucher students. Handshake contains internships, full-time jobs, seasonal jobs, and fellowships that Goucher students can apply to directly. Upload resumes, cover letters, and other documents to make applying easy!

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Throughout the year the Career Education Office works to verify employment and internship opportunities for you in order to ensure that each opportunity we post is truthful and enhances your skills and experience. Every so often we locate a scam or are notified by another local college about a possible employment/internship scam. While the CEO will make every effort to ensure that employers and job postings are legitimate, the CEO is not responsible for the accuracy of employer and job information contained on Handshake. The providers of Handshake (NACE and Symplicity) and the CEO do not screen employers or job postings. The best way to protect yourself from an employment/internship scam is to practice vigilance before applying. For this reason we want to ensure that you are taking the measures necessary to identify scams before they become unfortunate situations.

Tips for identifying job/internship scams

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• Research the company and job. Can you locate the company and does the job posting seem to fit? Is the contact information provided in the listing accurate to the main company information?
• The email address associated is not the same url associated with the company.
• The posting focuses only on the benefits, not the actual requirements.
• The employer asks you to deposit a check for them once you are hired (If the check turns out to be fake or bounces, you may be responsible for items deposited into or cashed against your accounts).
• The employer requires you to pay money up front or to use your bank account.
• When you contact the employer/are hired, the job requirements aren't what was stated in the ad.
• If it seems too good to be true, it just might be.

Protecting yourself from scams

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• Bring the posting to the Career Education Office for review if you're uncertain.
• Search for the email address/phone number/company online- does the company come up in your results? Is any of the information reported as a scam? Does the posting seem to fit with the companies mission?
• Do not provide any personal information unless you feel 100% comfortable with your employer.
• Check their references just as they may ask to check yours - Ask to speak with current or previous employees.

If you learn about an employment/internship scam please report it to the CEO at career@goucher.edu immediately. For more information on job scams or to report a job scam, visit the Federal Trade Commission.

If you find yourself victim to an employment/internship scam, please report it to the CEO at career@goucher.edu. For additional support, view these resources to avoid social engineering and phishing attacks.

Do I have to interview for jobs?

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The interview process can be different for each employer. Some hiring managers may require a resume and/or an interview. Others may require a short statement of interest while others will prefer to speak with you in person. Being prepared with your resume will always make a good impression, but be prepared to be asked to apply online as well. Many local employers who are part of a national company will require all applicants use their online system for applications. For tips and practice preparing for your interviews, visit the Career Education Office.

Attire, professionalism & etiquette Info

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Keep the following advice in mind when preparing for an interview:

• Dress appropriately and be punctual.
• Conduct yourself in the most mature manner.
• Always provide accurate and honest information.
• Be prepared to provide a copy your class schedule, a resume, and references, if requested.
• Relax and be yourself.

The Towson Loop is a free circulator bus service with stops all over the Towson area. Check the website for route maps.

The Maryland Transit Administration offers fare-based bus, light rail, and subway services to a wide variety of neighborhoods in and around Baltimore.

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics - national parks, research labs, greenhouses, farms, chemical companies
• Dance, Theatre, Music, Art - museums, galleries, photography studios, music stores, community theatres
• Economics, Management, Mathematics - accounting firms, government agencies, banks, insurance companies, marketing firms
• Education, Psychology, Sociology - mental health facilities, summer camps, government agencies
• English or Communications - publishers, advertising or marketing agencies, newspapers, bookstores
• Political Science or History - law firms, archives, historical societies, government agencies

Additionally, keep in mind the following seasonal employment opportunities:

• camps
• summer recreation - pools, amusements parks, resorts
• retail
• hospitality/food service
• caregiving

To get assistance in locating a summer job, please visit the CEO to schedule an appointment with a staff member. We can talk with you about your options and help you to prepare a resume, if needed. In addition, please take a look at the following information for further information about summer job opportunities.

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Find adventure jobs, internships, seasonal jobs, volunteer experiences, and opportunities abroad with Backdoor Jobs.

Cool Summer Jobs offers job listings in camps, parks and recreation, resorts, and more.

CoolWorks help you find a summer job as a camp counselor or at ski resorts, ranches, theme parks, tour companies and more.

SnagAJob.com is a top source for locating hourly employment.

Search Summer Jobs for summer positions as well as international job opportunities.

Use the keyword "Summer Job" in your Monster search.

American Camp Association offers information for individuals looking to work as counselors, administrators, and in food services and facilities management at camps over the summer or year-round. They provide resources for international camp jobs, careers in this field, job fairs, and conferences.

Care.com generates a listings of care provider positions, including tutoring, pet-sitting, and babysitting jobs.

Civic Education Project—which offers a summer leadership and citizenship program to students from 7th-12th grade—hires dozens of exceptional instructional, residential and administrative staff to help run their programs each year. Positions range from weekend to week long sessions during the school year and one-week to eight-week sessions during the summer, and are located in cities across the country.

My Summers provides a referral service for individuals interested in working at a summer camp. At no cost, applicants can subscribe to My Summers and be referred to different camp opportunities.

Summer Camp Staff lists jobs at summer camps and wilderness programs in the U.S. and Canada.

Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) connects current college students with federal agencies in four different internship and fellowship capacities.

Studentaid.gov provides students with a gateway to the U.S. government, including student job information.

National Park Service hires approximately 10,000 temporary and seasonal employees annually. While temporary positions are available in a range of career fields, most jobs available are in the following categories: Visitor Use Assistants, Park Guides, Biological Science Technicians, Park Rangers, and Seasonal Maintenance Positions.

Outdoor Network offers access to part-time, seasonal, and full-time job listings for those who want to work in great outdoor settings.

Student Conservation Association provides college and high school-aged individuals with hands-on conservation service opportunities in virtually every field imaginable, including animal tracking, trail restoration and maintenance, and teaching environmental education.

BUNAC offers a variety of short-term summer camp, work and volunteer abroad programs.

One World 365 helps you find short term, seasonal and full time jobs abroad in 50+ destinations worldwide—perfect for students, graduates, couples and anyone seeking a fresh start or career abroad.