Break Programming Student Worker (WS-ST1)

Job Title: Taylor Center Break Programming Student Worker (WS-ST1)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Taylor Center

Unit Number (5 digits): 45017

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Associate Director of International Student Programming

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

To enhance the student experience at St. Olaf College, Break Programming Student Workers are charged with helping facilitate social programs during breaks (Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, Interim, and Spring breaks). Break Programming Student Workers support the Break Programming Committee by providing logistical support for social programming during breaks.

Transferable Skills: 

• Communication  

• Motivation/Leadership 

• Responsibility 

• Organization/Planning 

• Problem-solving 

• Human relations 

• Project management

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with fellow Break Programming Student Workers and professional staff to plan, organize, and lead interactive student-focused programs and events. 

• When needed develop proposals for events 

• Distribute publicity for events on campus and online. 

• Execute event logistics (space reservations, food/catering orders, print orders, etc.). 

• Drive college vehicles (if authorized as a certified driver). 

• Attend all relevant meetings and training sessions, including but not limited to a pre-break staffing meeting before each break, and bi-weekly break planning meetings during the academic term.  

• Establish and maintain open communication with the supervisor on student needs during breaks. 

• Collaborate on special projects as needed.

• Chaperone for off-campus events

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

• Must be on campus and available to staff social programs of varying lengths and times during break. 

• Familiarity with Google applications. 

• Written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work with and welcome students of diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

• Basic understanding and knowledge of St. Olaf campus resources. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, and lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs. to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise to perform the essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.