Work Program - Work Departments

Our General Managers : 2010 - 2011

Name: Eric Bosma Class: Senior Major: Accounting and Marketing Hometown: Harvard, IL		“I chose Blackburn mainly for the Work Program. I completely believe that the Work Program allows us to enhance our education, gain invaluable job and leadership experience, and stand out in the job market after graduation.” “I enjoy the equality of the college. Some of my favorite experiences have come from being part of committees with faculty, staff, and administration members and being able to voice my opinion and be taken seriously. I know that my friends at other schools don’t have opportunities like this—most of them don’t even know who the school President is, let alone have the opportunity to eat dessert with him/her once a month!” “I hope to gain a better understanding of group dynamics and how to motivate people as a General Manager this year. I also want to make a conscious effort to emphasize the idea that work can be fun and productive at the same time.”

Name: Zach Wilhelmi Class: Senior Major: Business Management, Marketing Hometown: Cave Creek, AZ

“I chose Blackburn because I wanted a small campus where I would have the chance to know my professors on a personal level rather than just being a number to them. “ “I enjoy the fact that I am able to know and see nearly all of the student body. I want to continue to keep the Work Program a success and learning experience for everyone who attends Blackburn now and in the future. I also want to be someone who can help out the student body with any questions or needs that they may have. “

The Variety of Work Departments

Student workers are involved in all the work necessary to the day-to-day operations of the college, and some students are involved in community service jobs with non-profit organizations in the Carlinville community. Your job may be to help prepare or serve food, clean the residence halls, mow the grounds or perform carpentry, utilities or other skilled maintenance tasks. You may be needed in the Admissions Office to conduct a campus tour or perform clerical work. Perhaps there is a need for someone with retail experience in the Bookstore. You might have computer experience that helps meet a need in the Computer Lab or an Administrative Office. The Public Relations office might need someone with photography or editing skills to help with the yearbook or campus newspaper. Students perform a variety of services, all of which are important to the day-to-day operation of the college. A host of other jobs exist in the areas of Academic and Athletic services, as well as Campus Community & Safety, Community Service, and the Library.

Listed below are links to descriptions of the various work departments and the student jobs within each. There are a variety of jobs. Some jobs may relate to a course of academic study or career path, and others may not. Regardless, all are important to the college community and all can provide opportunities for learning and growth of benefit to you. You will learn to manage your time, to be responsible and accountable, to solve problems, and to work with others as a team. You will also have the opportunity to be a contributing member of a community and to make some lifelong friendships, while helping to reduce the cost of your education.
 

Academic Service	Bookstore	Campus Services	Library
Administrative Services	Campus Maintenance Services	Community Services	Technology Services
Athletic Services	Campus Community & Safety	Food Services	Snack Bar