Federal Work Study Program

This need-based employment program is available summer, fall, winter and spring terms each award year. You must reapply by submitting the FAFSA and demonstrating eligibility each year to receive it.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

  • Submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each year
  • Have unmet need equivalent to the amount of work study offered
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress each term
  • Be enrolled at least half time (6 or more credits) each eligible term

Employment opportunities may be available on campus in The Dalles and Hood River. Students may begin working only after FWS has been offered and accepted. Students may earn up to $1,100 per term with a maximum of $4,400 per award year, depending on terms of attendance and eligibility.   The average work study award per term is $500-$1100.

Steps to Receiving Federal Work-Study

  1. File for Federal Student Aid (through FAFSA process) and accept award. 
  2. Look for position openings below.
  3. Email financialaid@cgcc.edu to confirm your eligiblity for a work study position.
  4. We'll help you choose the right department for you to work in, then you'll interview with that department and get hired!

For more information about the Columbia Gorge Community College Federal Work Study program, please contact Axel Hernandez at ahernandez@cgcc.edu. 

Columbia Gorge Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.  All career recommendations sourced from O*NET Online.  For accommodations, please contact Shayna Dahl, Student Support Services Coordinator, at (541) 506-6046, 711 relay, or sdahl@cgcc.edu.

Federal Work-Study Opportunities

Below is a list of College departments and a brief description of possible tasks required for each work study position. Not all departments will have work-study positions available each year or each term.  First, contact the financial aid department at 541-506-6021 or financialaid@cgcc.edu to check on your eligibility for work study; then contact the department hiring supervisor (as noted below) to set up an interview.   It may be helpful to fill out a Work-Study Interest Job Sheet (below) where you can highlight your interests and experience to your prospective supervisor.  

Advising:  No positions currently available.

AVID Program-Hood River County School District:  *NOW HIRING-Remote position*  As an off-campus position, this posting comes with an escalated pay rate.   Work with small groups of students, grades 7-12 under the supervision of a classroom teacher.  AVID is a program that targets potential college students who may be first generation attendees and helps to prepare potential students by teaching study and organizational skills.   Full job description herePDF.  For eligibility information, please email ahernandez@CGCC.edu or call 541-506-6038.  

AVID Program-The Dalles High School & Middle School:  *NOW HIRING-Remote position*  As an off-campus position, this posting comes with an escalated pay rate.   Work with small groups of students, grades 7-12 under the supervision of a classroom teacher.  AVID is a program that targets potential college students who may be first generation attendees and helps to prepare potential students by teaching study and organizational skills.   Full job description herePDF.  For eligibility information, please email ahernandez@CGCC.edu or call 541-506-6038.   

Bookstore: *Please stand-by for 2021-22 Job Updates*Position assists the Bookstore Manager in retail support position, providing customer service and sales functions in conjunction with shipping and receiving duties.  Great for students seeking careers in retail, sales and customer service.  Full job description here.PDF  For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

Business Office:   *Please stand-by for 2021-22 Job Updates*Position provides clerical support including spreadsheet management, filing, scanning and some reconciliations.  Great for students seeking careers in business, accounting, billing, auditing, payroll, bookkeeping or finance. Full job description here.PDF  Contact Lorelle Davies for more information about this position at (541) 506-6050.   For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

Child Care Partners:  *Position not currently available* Provides clerical assistance and telephone follow-up.  Great for students seeking careers in child, family and school social work, pre-school and childcare programs.  Full job description here.PDF    Contact Nancey Patten for more information about this position at (541) 506-6130.    For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

Chinook Campus Pantry:  Data Entry Clerk position involves transcribing data into a secure information system. Great for students seeking careers in non-profits and data entry.  Full job description herePDF.   Contact Tiffany Prince for more information about this position at (541) 506-6013.  For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.  

Electro-Mechanical Technology (Em-Tech):  *Please stand-by for 2021-22 Job Updates* Position entails assisting with inventory, repair and setups in the electro-mechanical labs.  Full job description here.PDF  Contact Jim Pytel for more information about this position at (541) 506-7157.  For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

Facilities: *Please stand-by for 2021-22 Job Updates*Position will entail assisting the custodial, maintenance and/or grounds crews with their daily tasks, projects or event preparations.  2-3 positions available.  Great for students seeking careers in hospitality, housekeeping, janitorial, custodial or groundskeeping services.   Full job description here.PDF PDF For information about this position, please contact Amanda Bernal at (541) 506-6091.  For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

Information Technologies Services (IT):  *Please stand-by for 2021-22 Job Updates* Assist with day-to-day tasks of the IT department, including organization, inventory, security and software updating, troubleshooting and help ticket assignments.   Great for students seeking careers in information security, computer programming, computer systems and software development.  Full job description here.PDF  Contact Aaron Churchwell for more information about this position at (541) 506-6096.   For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

Instructional Services:    *Please stand-by for 2021-22 Job Updates*Position involves providing clerical support to the department and assisting with other projects as needed.   Full job description herePDF.  Contact Jonathan Neptune for more information about this position at (541) 506-6031.  For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

Library:  *Please stand-by for 2021-22 Job Updates* Performs basic clerical duties, keyboarding and database searching, assists patrons at the Service Desk.   Great for students seeking careers in library science, archival studies, records, historical interpretation, research, audio-visual and multimedia collections.  Full job description here.PDF  Contact Dylan McManus for more information about this position at (541) 506-6080.  For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

Nursing Department:  *Please stand-by for 2021-22 Job Updates* Assists with projects and routine duties in the Nursing and Health Occupations office and simulation labs.  Great for students seeking careers in nursing, medical and health services.   Full job description here.PDF   Contact Katy Martin for more information about this position at (541) 506-6141.   For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

Pre College:   *Please stand-by for 2021-22 Job Updates* Position includes greeting students and visitors, data entry and other administrative skills.  Great for students seeking careers in adult basic education, literacy training, tutoring, education and counseling.   Full job description here.PDF  Contact Teresa Cummings for more information about this position at (541) 506-6048.   For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

President's Office:  *NOW AVAILABLE* Position involves daily and short term projects including basic office duties, internet research and other assignments.    Great for students seeking careers in executive administration or administrative support.   Full job description herePDF.    For job information, please contact Tiffany Prince at (541) 506-6013.  For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

Resource Development/CGCC Foundation (Hood River Campus):  *NOW AVAILABLE* Duties involve marketing Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation’s scholarship program and fund-raising events.  Great for students seeking careers in public relations, sales, fundraising and event-planning.  Full job description here. PDF  Contact Wendy Patton at wpatton@cgcc.edu for more information about this position.    For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

Science Department: *NEW POSITION NOW AVAILABLE*  Position would meet with Science department faculty to perform various tasks in the labs; organization and cleaning, lab kit assembly for at-home lab work, and some computer work such as entering questions in Microsoft Word.  Work would be performed on both campuses.  Full job description herePDF.  Contact Rob Kovacich at rkovacich@cgcc.edu and/or (541) 506-6174 for more information about this position.  For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

Small Business Development Center:   Position is not currently available. 

Student Life Center:    *Please stand-by for 2021-22 Job Updates*  Assisting Student Leadership and Student Life Advisor with various projects, filing, data entry and other duties.  Great for students seeking careers in residence life coordination, advising, community and social service specialists.  Full job description here.  PDF For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

Student Services: *Please stand-by for 2021-22 Job Updates* Position involves clerical support work, including but not limited to, greeting and assisting students in person and over the phone.  Great for students seeking careers in education administration, advising, administrative support and customer service.  Full job description here.PDF    Contact Mary Martin for more information about this position at mmartin@cgcc.edu or (541) 506-6025.   For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.

The Hook Cafe:  *Please stand-by for 2021-22 Job Updates* Position includes food preparation, catering, customer service, cash handling and food development.  Great for students interested in culinary or hospitality careers.  Full job description herePDF.  Contact Tammy Huffman for more information about this position at (541) 506-6196.  For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.  

Tutoring Center: *NOW AVAILABLE* If you are looking to become a teacher or just enjoy helping others the Tutoring Center is looking for patient, highly-driven Tutors skilled in various subjects and levels, i.e. English, Writing, Science, etc. See full job description here. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of your school mates. With a work study position you can choose your own hours to meet your own work, life and educational needs. We value flexibility, empathy and professional development. Come join our team! Contact Tree Rocha for more information about this position at (541) 506-6020. For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu

Title: Tutoring Coordinator Assistant

Summer: No Fall: Yes Winter: Yes Spring: Yes

Job description:

  • Reviewing classroom or curricula topics and assignments.
  • Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks.
  • Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom.
  • Teaching skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills and approaches to answering test questions.
  • Demonstrating academic best practices for specific subjects and assignments, including research and writing tactics.
  • Developing and distributing teaching materials to supplement classroom lessons, including study guides.
  • Conducting practice tests to track progress, identify areas of improvement and help set goals for exam preparation.
  • Providing students positive and constructive feedback.
  • Offering feedback on progress to students’ parents and teachers where appropriate.
  • Building meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Instructing students in person.
  • Diagnosing student needs through active listening techniques and questioning strategies.
  • Recognizing different learning styles and student preferences.
  • Designing differentiated learning goals

Skills Required

  • Knowledge of a specific academic subject or test preparation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts, provide instructions and deliver feedback
  • Ability to motivate and encourage students to improve their academic performance using effective goal-setting strategies
  • Creativity and flexibility in order to personalize their learning approach for individual students
  • Patience and compassion for students as they develop skills and improve their performance

Days/Hours: M-F/Flex Location: 1.250 Pay Level: 1 Spvr: Tree Rocha Ph: (541) 506-6083 Dept: CGCC-Tutoring Center Campus: TD and HR 

Writing Literature & Foreign Languages Department - Virtual Writing Desk Tutor:  Position entails assisting other students with developing basic writing skills in support of the Writing Lab.  Full job description herePDF.  Contact Leigh Hancock for more information about this position at lhancock@cgcc.edu.  For eligibility information, please email financialaid@cgcc.edu.