Midd at Night Student Event Staff (Fall 2026 902318)
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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT, US
Summary
The student staff member will plan, market, and execute late-night and weekend campus events to provide safe social options. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, managing event setups, and tracking engagement metrics.
Job Description
The Midd at Night student staff member plans, markets, and executes late-night and weekend programming
designed to give students engaging and safe options during peak social hours. This role blends creative event planning, hands-on production, and marketing/promotion work, with the majority of live event responsibilities occurring Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights after 10:00 PM. Student staff work as part of a team to conceive event concepts, coordinate logistics, promote events across campus channels, and staff events from setup through breakdown.
Pay:
This position is compensated at the Level C rate on the Midd student wage scale: $15.40 per hour.
Core Responsibilities:
Event Planning and Execution:
- Collaborate with the event team and Director of Campus Activities to brainstorm, propose, and develop event concepts aligned with student interest and department goals
- Draft event proposals, run-of-show timelines, logistics checklists, and arrange for additional staffing/volunteers as needed
- Arrive early for setup (tables, signage, décor, tech checks, registration/check-in areas) and remain through breakdown and cleanup
- Enforce event policies, monitor event flow and communicate with supervisors or campus safety regarding capacity, incidents, or emergencies
- Operate or coordinate basic equipment (sound systems, projectors, photo booths, etc.) as needed
Marketing and Promotion :
- Design and distribute promotional materials (social media graphics, flyers, digital signage, email blasts) in coordination with the marketing/communications lead
- Maintain and update event listings on the campus events calendar and relevant apps or platforms
- Track engagement metrics (attendance, social media reach, RSVPs) and report results after each event
- Currently enrolled student in good academic standing
- Available to work late-night shifts (through approximately 1:00–2:00 AM) on Thursdays, Fridays, and/or Saturdays
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, sometimes noisy environment
- Comfortable with public-facing responsibilities (greeting guests, troubleshooting, occasionally enforcing policy)
- Familiarity with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Express, etc.) or social media management
Student Employment Eligibility:
Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.
Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.
Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.
Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.
Hour Limitations:
All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
• Primary work occurs during evening and late-night hours on weekends; some daytime hours required for planning marketing meetings.
• Work involves standing/walking for extended periods: light lifting (up to 25 - 40 lbs for event setup/breakdown), and exposure to loud music/crowded environments.
MiddCORE is a suite of immersive leadership, innovation, and life skills programs at Middlebury College. This cohort-style programming equips students with the skills, mindsets, and experiences to become effective leaders and creative problem solvers.
The program has two main offerings: The MiddCORE J-Term program and the MiddCORE Summer Lab.
The MiddCORE J-Term Program is a 4-week credit-bearing program that helps students build skills, create opportunities, and expand networks. Taught by 30+ industry professionals, the J-Term program features the Strategic Challenge, an opportunity for students to apply their liberal arts education to a real-world problem (past partners include Patagonia, L.L.Bean, Orvis, Peet’s Coffee, Google, YouTube, and more.) In addition to the Strategic Challenge, MiddCORE mentors develop weekly hands-on challenges that inspire students to think creatively, operate outside their comfort zone, and deal with ambiguity. This collaborative environment leverages the skills of all disciplines to achieve cutting-edge solutions.
The MiddCORE Summer Lab is an 8-week leadership and professional development experience that runs in conjunction with students’ summer internships. All sessions are led by industry professionals and designed to sharpen professional skill sets, expand networks, and explore possibilities.
Founded
2008
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Middlebury, Vermont
MiddCORE is a suite of immersive leadership, innovation, and life skills programs at Middlebury College. This cohort-style programming equips students with the skills, mindsets, and experiences to become effective leaders and creative problem solvers.
The program has two main offerings: The MiddCORE J-Term program and the MiddCORE Summer Lab.
The MiddCORE J-Term Program is a 4-week credit-bearing program that helps students build skills, create opportunities, and expand networks. Taught by 30+ industry professionals, the J-Term program features the Strategic Challenge, an opportunity for students to apply their liberal arts education to a real-world problem (past partners include Patagonia, L.L.Bean, Orvis, Peet’s Coffee, Google, YouTube, and more.) In addition to the Strategic Challenge, MiddCORE mentors develop weekly hands-on challenges that inspire students to think creatively, operate outside their comfort zone, and deal with ambiguity. This collaborative environment leverages the skills of all disciplines to achieve cutting-edge solutions.
The MiddCORE Summer Lab is an 8-week leadership and professional development experience that runs in conjunction with students’ summer internships. All sessions are led by industry professionals and designed to sharpen professional skill sets, expand networks, and explore possibilities.
Founded
2008
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Middlebury, Vermont