Part-Time Jobs Around Gonzaga University

Gonzaga students combine on-campus employment, Spokane healthcare and retail roles, remote tech contract work (where visa rules allow) and paid co-ops through CPT in engineering.

International students must confirm F-1 employment rules with International Student Services before starting any job.

Common Part-Time Job Options

Job type	Where students may find it	Why it can help
Dining, library, athletics	Gonzaga departments	Walkable from residence halls
Healthcare	MultiCare and Providence networks (often CPT)	Clinical exposure
Retail and events	Downtown Spokane and River Park Square	Evening shifts
Tutoring	Academic hubs	Reinforces STEM or business skills
Seasonal outdoor	Ski resorts (winter weekends)	Leadership résumé lines if authorised

Where To Search

Students can search through:

• Handshake
• Indeed “part-time Spokane”
• Gonzaga student employment portal
• Faculty emails for research or lab assistant stipends

Budget winter tyres—ice storms affect commute reliability for off-campus shifts.

Practical Advice For International Students

Before applying for part-time jobs, students should:

• Attend international student employment workshops
• Secure CPT before engineering co-ops or clinical internships
• Maintain full course loads unless reduced load is approved

Best Approach For September 2026 Students

Students arriving for the September 2026 intake should prioritise on-campus work first term, then layer CPT co-ops once academic maps are clear.