Reunion Coordinator Leads (RCLs)
Position Title: Reunion Coordinator Leads (RCLs)
Semester/Year: Spring/ Early Summer 2023
Total Positions Available: 2
Supervisor: Morgan Ewert
Start Date: April 3, 2023
End Date: June 4, 2024
Description
The Office of Alumni and Alumnae Relations is pleased to offer Reunion Coordinator Leads positions from starting April 3, 2023 and conclude on June 4, 2023. The students selected will work 10 hours in the spring and between 60 – 75 hours over the course of the Reunion.
The Reunion Coordinator Leads (RCLs) help select, train and guide the entire student Red Shirt Team which consists of approximately 15 Reunion Red Shirt Staff. RCLs are expected to possess broad knowledge of HWS offices, programs, and services. They must be skillful in communicating this information with a wide variety of Reunion stakeholders.
Duties include supporting a multitude of programs and events throughout Reunion Weekend. Students will help returning alums check-in at Reunion headquarters and help prepare and execute specific events. Students will be asked to “mingle” with alums and share their positive experiences. The ideal student for this job should be flexible in their ability to assist Reunion staffers in addition to being outgoing and friendly. Housing will be provided for you.
Responsibilities
- Meet with AAR staff bi-weekly in the spring semester
- Help hire approximately 15 Reunion Red Shirt staff in the spring semester
- Plan and implement all aspects of Reunion student staff training
- Regularly communicate throughout the spring semester with the Reunion Team
- Assist, Set-up, Logistics Leads in planning and logistics of events as advised by AAR Staff
- Assist Schedule Management Leads in planning of schedule for events throughout the weekend
- Plan, organize and implement student team building events with all Red Shirts prior to and during Reunion Weekend
- Assist with set-up of residence hall welcome areas
- Serve as liaisons to class groups on campus and in-residence halls
- Assist with set-up and clean-up before and after meals or events
- Work with children at the Family Festival on Saturday afternoon
- Selling meal tickets
- Keep campus decorated during the entire weekend with correct signage/balloons
- Lead a group of alums on Campus Tours
- Transport our alums on golf carts or in minivans (must be van certified) to campus events
Qualifications
- Be in good academic and social standing
- Show a clear understanding of and appreciation of the HWS mission and core values
- Campus leadership, student work, research, other campus experience preferred
- Have an enthusiastic and positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Should possess a professional demeanor and present themselves as such
- Must be self-motivated, possess an entrepreneurial spirit, and be comfortable speaking with people on a range of topics
- Ability to work effectively with diverse team members, including students and administrators
- Demonstrate flexibility, responsibility, and willingness to assist others during an intense weekend
- Participate in all Reunion staff training
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately. You will be contacted by the hiring supervisor for an interview and/ or for additional information.