Connect with Your Community by Working Off-Campus
Working in the community is a great way for students to build their off-campus network. Consider looking for employment in your local community while completing your degree!
Working for an Employer in your Community
State of Oregon and La Grande Community:
WorkSource Oregon provides the largest job database in the state, iMatch. This is a great way to begin your off campus job search.
Out-of-State Resources
If you are looking for community employment outside of Oregon, connect with you state’s labor department resource.
Work Study Funded Off-Campus Employment
It is possible to utilize your work-study funds through off-campus employment. Learn more about the process here:
Working for a Nonprofit Employer
Consider working for a non-profit employer in you community and beyond. House Bill 2802: Student Employment at Nonprofits is designed to enhance hiring of public university students by nonprofit organizations.
Step to Seek Non Profit Employment:
- Find a nonprofit employer and make connection
- Contact the employer- do they have an open position for you?
- Review the job description
- Make it happen!