Media Literacy Open House – Event Staff
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 according to their interests, experience, skills, and event needs; proficiency in every role is not expected. The work is temporary and event-based, running from 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.
- Be dependable, attentive to detail, and 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 photography.
- Completion of DIMA 256 for applicants interested in visual design.
- 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 photographs at the Open House in 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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