The Work-Study program is an opportunity for students, artists, and craftspeople (ages 18+) to work at Snow Farm in exchange for tuition-free workshops, housing, and meals when the dining hall is open. The Program runs from the end of April through October in five sessions.
Now accepting applications for our 2027 workshop season! See further application details below. We will update this page as the positions are filled.
2027 Work-Study Session Dates:
Session I
Arrival Day: Mon, April 19th
Departure Day: Sunday, May 23rd
Session II
Arrival Day: Tuesday, May 25th
Departure Day: Monday, June 28th
Session III
Arrival Day: Tuesday, July 20th
Departure Day: Saturday, Aug 21
Session IV
Arrival Date: Monday, Aug 23rd
Departure Date: Monday, Sept 20th
Session V
Arrival Date: Tuesday, Sept 21st
Departure Date: Friday, Oct 22nd
Work-study participants will be primarily responsible for workshop coordination, as well as housekeeping and kitchen support. Potential administrative hours may be included in schedules as well.
General Duties and Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Serving as a welcoming and knowledgeable point person on campus for both instructors and students
- Checking in registered students, answering questions about housing, campus, studios, and workshops
- Administering student paperwork when applicable
- Monitoring the coordinator cell phone after hours
- Attending to any student needs including but not limited to: health emergencies or other crises, studio concerns, meals, and housing-related needs
- Acting as a liaison between students, instructors, and staff
- Keeping common areas, patio, and dining hall bathrooms stocked and tidy; emptying trash as needed
- Monitoring the gallery desk at meals, transacting gallery sales and restocking when needed
- Taking photographs of activities and workshops throughout the session for social media
- Facilitating evening activities such as bonfires, movies, and studio tours
- Supporting staff during the Snow Farm workshop orientation
- Closing out workshops, collecting information and payments, completing workshop accounting, and monitoring workshop clean up schedules
- Assisting housekeeping with room turnovers between workshops
- Keeping campus beautiful with weeding and gardening as needed
Two participants will be selected for each session; participants will alternate between acting as coordinator, and taking part in workshops. Participants will be expected to work evenings and weekends. Participants are responsible for a flat rate supply fee of $100. This covers all workshop materials for the participant, excluding residency sessions. For residency sessions, participants are expected to bring their own materials.
Successful candidates will acclimate quickly; have a positive, flexible attitude; work efficiently and independently; be able to lift and carry boxes/supplies; connect well with people, and have a sense of humor! Experience in one of our studios is desired (ceramics, kiln/stained glass, mosaics, 2D/mixed media, metalsmithing/jewelry, fiber/baskets, woodworking, or flameworking).
To apply for a work-study position, submit an online application. Please include a cover letter and resume in a single file. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all sessions are filled. We will update this page when all sessions are filled. An application fee of $25 is required when submitting your application, the link is provided in the online application as well as here. Once the application fee is paid, and documents are submitted, we will begin reviewing your application. We will conduct interviews beginning in February.
