Part-Time Jobs Around Palm Beach Atlantic University

PBA students combine on-campus jobs, hospitality and retail roles along Okeechobee Boulevard and the waterfront, and—where visa rules allow—paid internships through CPT in county employers.

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

Common Part-Time Job Options

Job type	Where students may find it	Why it can help
Dining, library, athletics	PBA departments	Walkable from residence halls
Resorts and marinas	Palm Beach Island corridor	Customer-service and events experience
Healthcare offices	Local clinics (often CPT)	Clinical exposure for pre-health
Retail	CityPlace and Clematis Street	Evening tourism shifts
Remote tutoring	Online platforms	Flexible if work authorised

Where To Search

Students can search through:

• Handshake
• Palm Beach County hospitality job boards
• Indeed “part-time West Palm Beach”
• Faculty emails for research or ministry assistant roles

Budget car insurance and parking if working beachside—public transit is limited versus Miami.

Practical Advice For International Students

Before applying for part-time jobs, students should:

• Attend international student employment orientation
• Secure CPT before off-campus internships tied to majors
• Plan hurricane week work schedules with employers flexibly

Best Approach For September 2026 Students

Students arriving for the September 2026 intake should secure on-campus work in August, then add CPT internships once academic eligibility is clear.