What are the responsibilities and job description for the Taylor Center, Break Programming Staff (Interim) I position at St. Olaf College?
Job Title: Break Programming Staff
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here:
Department Name: Taylor Center
Unit Number (5 digits): 45017
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Brisa Zubia, Associate Director of International Student Programming
Pay Rate (Check One) X Standard Hourly Rate Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
To enhance the student experience at St. Olaf College, Break Event Staff are charged with helping facilitate social programs during breaks (Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, Interim, and Spring breaks). Break Event Staff support the Break Programming Committee by providing logistical support for social programming during breaks.
Transferable Skills:
To enhance the student experience at St. Olaf College, Break Event Staff are charged with helping facilitate social programs during breaks (Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, Interim, and Spring breaks). Break Event Staff 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 Event Staff 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
- 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.
