Apply to Terrapin Works 1Specialization Preferences2Personal Information3Academic Information4Availability & Experience5Cover Letter & Resume6Review & Submit Application IDSpecialization Preferences & AvailabilityTerrapin Works accepts applications year-round. Hiring is done on a semesterly basis; interviews are typically arranged towards the end of the semester for positions that start the following semester Our specializations are listed in the dropdown below. Which specialization are you interested in pursuing?*Additive ManufacturingElectronics & Computer EngineeringWoodworkingSubtractive ManufacturingIf 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*202420252026202720282029Expected 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 Policy Major An engineering major is not required, although please note that this is a technical job. Availability & ExperienceThis section looks like a lot, but we promise it's not (hey that rhymes!).Availability* Note: We're open during the week, Mon - Fri 9am - 7pm. You can list times that fall at any point within that time frame. 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 as it relates 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.Expertise* Please list design/CAD/project management software that you are familiar with and describe your experience level in each. Non-technical applicants are free to discuss anything (e.g. Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Cloud) they have experience with. Suggested length: 1 - 2 paragraphs.Why do you want to work for Terrapin Works?* 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. 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) PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
