Job Application Submission 1Specialization Preferences2Personal Information3Academic Information4Availability & Experience5Cover Letter & Resume6Review & Submit InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Application IDSpecialization Preferences & AvailabilityTerrapin Works accepts applications year-round. Hiring is done on a semesterly basis; interviews are typically arranged during the first month of each semester (February / September) for positions starting the second month (March / October). Our specializations are listed in the dropdown below. Which specialization are you interested in pursuing?*Additive ManufacturingElectronics & Computer EngineeringWoodworkingSubtractive ManufacturingStudent Events CoordinatorIf you are unsure of which specialization to choose, please select the position you think bests suits your skills and interests. If there are multiple ones you’re interested in, mention them during the interview. Software Engineering applications are now accepted at EIT Please head over to Engineering IT’s Cloud Operations portal if you are interested in a software engineering position.We strongly suggest you read this before continuing Please apply for only one specialization. If you think you are a good fit for more than one role, apply for the one that you think fits best and mention that you may also be a good fit for other specializations in your interview. If you submit more than one application, your most recent application will be used in our hiring process. Remember that all Terrapin Works employees receive the same introductory training.Are you applying for a paid or volunteer position?*Paid positions require a 10 hr/week minimum. All employees start at $15.50/hr and are given merit-based raises every semester, up to $20/hr (undergrad) or $25/hr (grad) (policy). Volunteer positions require a 3-5 hr/week minimum, which can be useful for students with limited availability. Volunteers may transition into paid positions for future semesters if additional time becomes available in your schedule. You may select both. Paid Position Volunteer Position Personal InformationName* First Last Email* Please use an email address you check frequently.Phone*Please use your cell phone if available.Directory ID*This is your university username (e.g. jdoe).University ID*This is your university ID number (e.g. 123456789). Academic InformationExpected Graduation Year*202620272028202920302031Expected Graduation Semester*FallWinterSpringSummerMajor*CollegeCollege of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesSchool of Architecture, Planning, and PreservationCollege of Arts and HumanitiesCollege of Behavioral and Social SciencesRobert H. Smith School of BusinessCollege of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural SciencesCollege of EducationA. James Clark School of EngineeringGeneralCollege of Information StudiesPhilip Merrill College of JournalismSchool of Public HealthSchool of Public PolicyCollegeMajorMajor An engineering major is not required, although please note that this is a technical job. (If you are applying for the student marketing assistant position the preferred majors are marketing or graphic design). Availability & ExperienceThis section looks like a lot, but we promise it’s not (hey that rhymes!).Availability* Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 7 PM. Please list your availability during these hours. Note for Student Event Coordinator Applicants Only: Include your availability for the summer and fall semester (Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 7 PM). Occasionally work Saturdays for events like Maryland Day and other special events. Please list the days/hours you are available to work in this format: Semester Day – Times Example Winter Mon 4pm-6pm Thurs 11am-1pmTechnical Experience* Please describe your technical experience relating to the position you are applying for (e.g. talk about when you applied your skills to complete a project). Suggested length: 1 – 2 paragraphs. If applying to the Student Events Coordinator please describe your experience in planning events. What logistics did you coordinate to ensure events run smoothly? Suggested length: 1 – 2 paragraphs.Expertise* Please list any design, CAD, or project management software you are familiar with and describe your experience level with each. Suggested length: 1–2 paragraphs. Non-technical applicants (Student Events Coordinator) are encouraged to highlight any relevant tools or software they have used for data analysis or event coordination (e.g., Google Sheets, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud). If you have a portfolio showcasing events you have planned, your specific role in executing them, and the tools you utilized, please feel free to share a Google Doc with these details and images, links to work samples, or a portfolio. Suggested length: 1-3 pages.Why do you want to work for Terrapin Works?* Please explain why you are interested in this position and how you believe it will contribute to your personal and professional growth. Suggested length: no more than one paragraph. Cover Letter & ResumeUploading a cover letter is optional. Uploading a resume is required.Upload Cover Letter (optional)Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 512 MB. Only pdf documents are accepted.Upload Resume (required)*Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB. Only pdf documents are accepted.Portfolio (Student Events Coordinator applicants)*Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB. Student Events Coordinator applicants: Please upload your portfolio or a Google Doc here. Only PDF documents are accepted. If your portfolio is a link, add the link to a Google Sheet and upload the sheet as a PDF. Application Review & SignaturePlease review your application below for correctness. Need to change something? Head right to that section via the tabs above. {all_fields:noadmin} I’ve reviewed the information in this application for correctness & am ready to submit it. Signature*Please sign your full name (it doesn’t have to be perfect, we get that some of you are using a mouse 😉).Last question, we promise. How did you hear about Terrapin Works?* Google (or other search engine) A UMD Website (umd.edu, eng.umd.edu, etc.) Terrapin Works Website Word of Mouth (Friend, Professor, TA)
