Question 1

What is AmherstJobs?

Accepted Answer

AmherstJobs is a job aggregation platform that consolidates employment opportunities from multiple sources including UMass Amherst, Town of Amherst, and local employers into one easy-to-search website.

Question 2

How do I apply for a job?

Accepted Answer

Click on any job listing to view details. Each job has an "Apply Now" button that will take you to the employer's application page where you can submit your application directly.

Question 3

Where do these jobs come from?

Accepted Answer

Jobs are automatically collected from UMass Amherst Student Employment, Town of Amherst municipal jobs, and other local employers. Each job listing shows its source with a badge.

Question 4

How often are jobs updated?

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Job listings are automatically synced daily to ensure you see the most up-to-date opportunities. Closed or expired positions are automatically removed.

Question 5

Are these jobs only for students?

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While many positions are from UMass Student Employment (which are for students), we also feature jobs from the Town of Amherst and local employers that are open to everyone in the community.

Question 6

Do I need to create an account?

Accepted Answer

No account is needed! You can browse all job listings and apply directly through the employer's website without signing up.

Question 7

How do I search for specific jobs?

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Use the search bar on the homepage to search by keywords, job titles, or company names. You can also filter by location, work study status, and other criteria.

Question 8

What does "Work-Study" mean?

Accepted Answer

Work-Study refers to federal student aid that provides part-time jobs for students with financial need. These positions are marked with a "Work-Study" tag and typically require eligibility verification.

Question 9

Why does it say "Apply on [External Site]"?

Accepted Answer

Most jobs listed on AmherstJobs are posted by external organizations (like UMass or Town of Amherst). To apply, you'll need to visit their official website and follow their application process.

Question 10

How can I contact an employer?

Accepted Answer

Contact information is displayed on the job detail page when provided by the employer. For UMass positions, you'll typically see a contact name and email. For other jobs, click the "Apply Now" button to reach the employer.

Question 11

What if a job listing seems outdated?

Accepted Answer

Our system automatically removes closed jobs daily. If you notice an issue, the job may have been recently closed and will be removed in the next update cycle.

Question 12

Can employers post jobs on AmherstJobs?

Accepted Answer

Currently, AmherstJobs aggregates jobs from existing sources. To post a job, employers should list positions on UMass Student Employment or Town of Amherst job boards, which will then appear on AmherstJobs automatically.

Question 13

Is AmherstJobs affiliated with UMass or Town of Amherst?

Accepted Answer

No, AmherstJobs is an independent platform created to make job searching easier for the Amherst community. We aggregate publicly available job listings from various sources.

Question 14

How can I report a problem or suggest a feature?

Accepted Answer

We welcome feedback! Please reach out through the contact information provided at the bottom of the page.

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