Welcome to Swarthmore College Classifieds

Welcome to the Swarthmore College Classifieds, a campus-based source of information about jobs, housing, and miscellaneous items for sale. This site is routinely updated and new advertisements are posted on weekdays.

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Yardwork opportunity

Opportunity to do yardwork in pleasant home very close to campus and the ville. Flexible hours. No experience necessary. Please e-mail to discuss.

BOOK SHELVES

Book shelves – 4 shelves on top and 2 shelves in each drawer. $25 each.

After school nanny

IMMEDIATE NEED — Our family needs a nanny to be with our kids in our Swarthmore home five days a week from 3:45-6pm, with options for more time on days when school is not in session. Kids are ages 8 and 10 and mostly self-sufficient. Must be okay with cats, and non-smoker. Having a car would be preferred but not required. We’re open to splitting this between two people.

Lost goose

Have you seen the Phys. and Astron. mascot, Carl Freidrich Goose? He has been with us since the time of the Swat Class of 2011.

Carl was apparently goose-napped from the basement floor of the Science Center just before Fall classes began. He was wearing a festive Hawaiian shirt.

If you have seen Carl, please help him get home to us. Thank you!

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Childcare on Sunday Mornings

IMMEDIATE NEED: Seeking up to two people for weekly nursery childcare, ages 6 mo through four years old. Mandatory Child Abuse and Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check clearances. Hourly rate; 9am – NOON, guaranteed regardless of attendance. Dedicated room, space and all materials provided. Easy walk from campus. https://www.trinity-swarthmore.org/

Solid wood desk with 4 drawers and 2 bookshelves, $100 OBO

Solid wood (oak finish) desk with four drawers and built-in bookshelves. 48″ wide, 24″ deep, 30.25″ tall.
Finish of desktop is worn but rest of desk is in as-new condition.
Stack of drawers at right is 14″ wide on outside, inner width of drawers 10″. Drawers are the full depth of the desk.
Two shelves on left are 10″ wide.

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Looking for faculty/staff to participate in a focus group!

I am a postdoctoral researcher here at Swarthmore conducting research on depictions of workplace disobedience on television. I am looking for faculty and staff at the College who are willing to do a 90 minute focus group. Participants will receive $40 for their time. You will be given a pseudonym in the paper and no identifying information about you or where you work will be included. Please email me if you have any questions and I will send you the consent form with detailed information. Thank you!

Note: You will NOT be paired with other Swarthmore faculty/staff for the focus group. Hopefully this will make you feel more comfortable participating in a candid discussion about workplace disobedience.

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Part time, Daytime Babysitter Wanted

Looking for a part time sitter for a happy 18 month old boy! We live in Swarthmore and work from home and would love to find some day time help. Hours and days are flexible, please reach out via text!

Women’s Penny Loafers, size 9.5 $50

Eastland Women’s Penny Loafers
Brand new in box, size 9.5, color is Walnut (Oxblood/brownish red)
Smooth, polished leather upper offers no-fuss care
Padded OrthoLite® comfort insole with patented moisture control for breathable, all day wear
Hand-sewn from one piece of leather wrapping around your foot,
Lightweight rubber outsole for slip resistance and flexibility
Heel Height: 7/8″
$50

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Front of House staff – Bakery

Front of House Staff

Pastry Pants is a European-style bakery in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, recently named the Best Bakery in Delaware County. In-house every day, we produce croissants, baguettes, cakes, Bavarian pretzels, flatbreads, quiches, and more. Our team is made up of friendly, passionate bakers who take their work seriously, and think on their feet to adapt to challenges and opportunities. We bust our asses, and we have fun. And we make damned good food.

We’re looking for people who can help us grow as we look to extend our hours and our offerings.

Front of House: Requirements and responsibilities:

· Customer Service: Friendly, professional service; handle complaints effectively.

· Product Knowledge: In-depth understanding of bakery offerings and dietary options; stay updated on new products.

· Sales Skills: Efficient in processing transactions; upsell and suggest additional items; handle cash and credit cards.

· Operational Skills: Maintain cleanliness and organization; manage stock levels; perform opening and closing duties.

· Communication: Strong verbal skills; clear and effective information conveyance; good listening skills.

· Reliability: Dependable and punctual; able to work independently.

· Teamwork: Effective collaboration; support colleagues; flexible in roles.

· Organizational Skills: Handle multiple tasks; manage time efficiently; record-keeping.

· Health & Safety: Knowledge of food safety standards; maintain cleanliness; handle food properly.

We’re looking to fill part-time and full-time positions. Pay is hourly and competitive. Tips are shared with the entire team, and we pay for your parking. Employees get discounts and can take home anything that hasn’t sold.

Email your resume (or list of relevant experience) to info@pastrypants.com. Include a cover letter that describes how you match up with the requirements and responsibilities of the position, and states your weekly availability, number of hours you’re looking for (if part-time), and earliest starting date. We look forward to learning about

Assistant Baker

Assistant Baker

Pastry Pants is a European-style bakery in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, recently named the Best Bakery in Delaware County. In-house every day, we produce croissants, baguettes, cakes, Bavarian pretzels, flatbreads, quiches, and more. Our team is made up of friendly, passionate bakers who take their work seriously, and think on their feet to adapt to challenges and opportunities. We bust our asses, and we have fun. And we make damned good food.

We’re looking for people who can help us grow as we look to extend our hours and our offerings.

Assistant Baker: Requirements and responsibilities:

· Experience: Previous bakery or food prep experience is a plus; entry-level accepted, with some home-baking skills.

· Technical Skills: Proficient with basic bakery equipment such as ovens and mixers, ingredient measurement, and how to follow recipes.

· Product Knowledge: Basic understanding of baked goods, food safety, and dietary restrictions.

· Creativity: Willingness to learn, assist in recipe development, and contribute to decorating.

· Operational Skills: Efficient in routine tasks, organization, and basic inventory management.

· Customer Service: Friendly and able to assist with orders and special requests.

· Teamwork: Effective team collaboration and flexibility in task assistance.

· Work Ethic: Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to handle repetitive tasks and pressure.

· Health & Safety: Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

· Administrative Skills: Basic math and record-keeping abilities.

We’re looking to fill part-time and full-time positions. Pay is hourly and competitive. Tips are shared with the entire team, and we pay for your parking. Employees get discounts, and can take home anything that hasn’t sold.

Email your resume (or list of relevant experience) to info@pastrypants.com. Include a cover letter that describes how you match up with the requirements and responsibilities of the position, and states your weekly availability, number of hours you’re looking for (if part-time), and earliest starting date. We look forward to learning about you!

Stocks Pound Cake

Interested in supporting kids in Scouting? I’m currently an assistant scoutmaster for Troop 339G. We have had several girls reach Eagle since the BSA opened the program up to girls in 2019. Please enter my name Jana Daly so our troop gets credit and email jdaly1@swarthmore.edu so we can Thank you!

Stocks pound cakes are $20 with $5 dollars of each cake going directly back to our troop! They can use this fundraiser for any trip, due, or supplies!

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Weekend Kitchen assistant

Saturday morning cleaning job (time flexible) located right near campus at Swarthmore Chabad. ~2-3 hours

Job description: cleaning up after weekly Shabbat dinner, which includes washing, drying, and putting away dishes, wiping counters, sweeping and mopping floors, stacking chairs, folding tables, and taking out the trash.

Possible Friday morning opportunity as well to do basic food prep and setting the table. ~2 hours

$18 an hour

Please contact rwolf2@swarthmore.edu if interested

Thanks!

Faculty House next to campus available Sprig semester 25 and Summer

Want to live in a spacious faculty apartment five minutes from the center of campus? I am on leave during the spring semester and looking for two students who want to live off campus for the spring semester ’25 and, ideally, during the summer of ’25.
Besides two spacious bedrooms, the apartment has a large living and dining room and a kitchen with a professional stove, cable and fast wifi.
If interested, please send me an email message.

3D Printer For Sale

Selling a gently used ELEGOO Neptune 2 FDM 3D Printer with two rolls of PLA filament (white and gray). Printer has been assembled and used, and recommended to someone familiar with 3D printing or wanting to get started in the hobby. Some tinkering and adjustments may be required. 
Selling for $200 all together.
Pickup would be at Swarthmore College Whittier parking lot. Contact jbawgus2@swarthmore.edu for details or interest.

Looking for mini-fridges

My name is Pete Clemmer, Swat ’09.  I’m looking for 1 to 2 mini fridges from which I want to build some things and I’m wondering if there are any students trying to get rid of mini-fridges?  I’d appreciate any info you have.

pclemmer1@gmail.com

Elegant Bi-level Office/Residence in the Heart of Thoughtful College Town for Rent

Elegant Bi-level Office/Residence in College Town
4 Park Avenue Swarthmore, PA, 19081

Description
? Elegant bi-level, 2-bedroom apartment with outdoor deck and parking spot in the heart of college town.

? Located in the middle of Swarthmore, one of the region’s most welcoming and appealing towns.The town has a regular farmer’s market in the spring, summer and fall, an excellent public library and the Septa Regional Rail stop is just adjacent to the town center — one half block from the unit.

? This apartment has been renovated very recently and it shows: wood floors, high-end kitchen and lovely lighting fixtures. The entry is on the ground level and opens into a flight of stairs directly up to the first level, which is the main floor of the unit: open-plan, huge room and more than enough space for a full dining area and a spacious, bright living room.

? This unique unit is a great place to locate a home-office or practice, or to escape the congestion of the city. It could be particularly well-suited to a counselor, coach, psychologist or psychiatrist seeking a home-office.

Summer by the Sea — Charming Cape May Cottage Available

It’s never too early to plan your next summer vacation in lovely, Victorian Cape May. Enjoy gentle breezes on the screened sunporch of this charming cottage while sipping your morning coffee.
Prepare your favorite BBQ dinners on the outdoor grille in the fenced yard (also perfect for vacationing pets). You’ll find plenty of room for couples and small families in this renovated single story home just seven blocks from the beach in a quiet residential neighborhood.

Amenities include w/d, dishwasher, room air conditioners, three tvs, WIFI, outdoor shower, and private parking space. Prices are well below market, $1200 weekly.

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Phone number – 610-299-0101