Student Crew

Become a Welcome Week Student Crew Member

If you are a student who has school spirit, loves to work on a team, and enjoys welcoming new students to campus, consider becoming a part of the Welcome Week Student Crew.

Welcome Week Student Crew members will be selected the spring before the Welcome Week for which they are selected. There are 30 Welcome Week Student Crew positions, designed to give Illinois State University students the opportunity to learn and gain experience in the behind-the-scenes process that goes into implementing large-scale events. In addition, the student crew will gain experience in outreach, relationship building, and public speaking.

The positions will be paid minimum wage, with a workload of approximately 35-38 hours during Welcome Week in August (Monday - Sunday). Some meals will be included as well as shirts to wear throughout Welcome Week.

• Welcome Week Student Crew Responsibilities (multiple positions available)

  • Set up events by gathering, moving, and preparing supplies for an event
  • Assist in the implementation of social events
  • Staff events and remain on site for the duration of the event
  • Assist with event take-down and evaluation
  • Assist with educational and informational sessions
  • Greet individuals entering sessions or at check in; mingle with students and families between and at events
  • Assist with other duties as assigned throughout Welcome Week
  • Participate in training prior to the Welcome Week program