College Events | Summer 2026 Student Event Fellow

Job DescriptionJob Title: Summer Student Event FellowDepartment Name: College EventsReports To: Assistant Director of Events & Conference OperationsPay Rate: High-Level/Special Skills Hourly Rate ($15/hr)Description of the Position:Summer Student Event Fellows are current students responsible for the many activities related to efficiently operating the College's robust summer camps and conferences programming. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing residence halls, rooms, and campus spaces for guests, running event registration & check-in, providing camper safety support, transportation services, troubleshooting facility, technology, and catering support, educating guests about St. Olaf and leading them through signature St. Olaf experiences, one-on-one connections with camp and conference directors, anticipating and executing event needs, and additional projects and office duties as assigned. Work will begin on Thursday, May 21, and conclude Friday, August 21; preference will be given to students who are available to work the duration of the position. This is a full-time position with a daily schedule that varies; students will work an average of 32-40 hours per week. Students will work an average of 6 hours a day, sometimes less, sometimes more. Staff receive 11⁄2 - 2 days off each week, and vacations must be pre-approved during the summer. Staff must have a flexible schedule, including weekend and evening hours. This position is not compatible with holding a second position or with attending summer school classes. Staff must live on campus in the housing provided for the duration of employment. Preference may be given to candidates with a valid drivers' license, though it is not required.Priority Deadline for Applications is March 12, 2026. Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be considered on a rolling basis. Interviews will commence in mid-March.Transferable Skills:• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills• Strong sense of initiative and self-direction• Ability to work with people from a diversity of backgrounds• Desire and ability to work autonomously, individually, and in a group• A high level of motivation, positive attitude, sense of humor, and service orientation• An awareness of the needs and aspirations of a highly selective, residential, liberal arts college• Ability to function well in an atmosphere that promotes teamwork as well as initiative and independenceDuties and Responsibilities:• Prepare guests' rooms in residence halls, including providing clean linens.• Act as liaison between camp/conference directors and College Events staff, explaining procedures, giving directions, and reporting needs/concerns.• Provide on-site support for programming, which include, but not limited to, check-in/registration, signature experiences such as ice cream socials, bonfires, and movie nights, recreation supervision, front desks in residence halls, and overnight on-call duty.• Set up and manage event and meeting spaces which include, but not limited to, tables/chairs, stages, technology, media equipment, and signage.• Work with a variety of St. Olaf campus partners to assure the success of all events.• Engage with campus guests to encourage prospective visits.• General office duties: preparing registration materials, key/meal card inventory, updating event brief etc.• Maintain general office and storage organization/inventory.• Serve as a resource person to summer guests by providing them with information about the college and surrounding community.• Driving: Those who meet the St. Olaf fleet vehicle driving requirements will be asked to drive campus vehicles.• This role requires lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for long periods of time.• Completing additional duties as assigned.Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)Must be a current St. Olaf student in good academic and disciplinary standing. Previous experience in hospitality, event management, and/or technology and media is desired, but not required. Ability to lift 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time. Preference may be given to candidates with a valid drivers' license, though it is not required. Preference will be given to students who are available to work the duration of the position. Applicants are subject to a Dean's list/Title IX check and background check.