Media Literacy Open House – Event Staff

University of St Thomas • Saint Paul, MN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary student position for Fall 2026 supporting the Media Literacy Open House, the culminating event of the second Whalen Media Ethics Program. The campus-wide event aims to increase media literacy awareness and equip members of the campus community with practical skills for navigating today’s media environment.

Student employees will support event photography, visual design, and event operations. They will work collaboratively with faculty and fellow students and gain hands-on experience in professional photography, visual design, and communication. Students may work in one or more specialized roles depending on their interests, experience, skills, and event needs; applicants are not expected to be proficient in every listed role.

The work period is November 9 to December 8, 2026. Hours vary by assignment and may include advance visual work, field shoots, event support, and editing final deliverables. Applicants must be available for the Open House on December 1, 2026, during convo hour. All hours worked must be reported through university student-employment timecards.

Requirements

• Be a current University of St. Thomas student.
• Have prior coursework or practical experience with the department.
• Be able to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and follow schedules and deadlines.
• Demonstrate dependability and attention to detail, and be willing to take direction and learn new skills.
• Be available on December 1, 2026, to attend the Open House during convo hour.
• To be eligible for student employment, be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral level and actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of DIMA 240 for applicants interested in the photography position.
• Completion of DIMA 256 for applicants interested in the visual design position.
• Experience in graphic design, photography, or related media production tools.
• Interest in media literacy projects and ability to explain the event to attendees.
• Ability and willingness to contribute to the success of the event.

Responsibilities

• Take event photos at the Open House in the Woulfe Hall of Anderson Student Center and deliver professional-quality photos shortly after the event.
• Help develop the visual identity and reusable visual template for the event and the Whalen Media Ethics Program.
• Design event flyers and marketing materials for the Open House.
• Design a logo and reusable visual template for the Whalen Media Ethics Program.
• Welcome attendees and assist with check-in at the registration desk.
• Provide event information and direct attendees to activities and presentation areas.
• Assist with attendee voting, event materials, and other logistical needs as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed