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 processes involved with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of both small and large-scale events. In addition, the student crew will gain experience in outreach, public relations, and public speaking.

The positions will be paid minimum wage, with a workload of approximately 25–35 hours during Welcome Week in August (Monday - Sunday), plus training time the weekend before Welcome Week. Some meals will be included as well as shirts to wear throughout Welcome Week.

• Welcome Week Student Crew Responsibilities (multiple available)

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

• Social Media Position (1 available)

  Create content and maintain Instagram and Facebook prior to and during Welcome Week.

  • Using strong marketing principles, update the social media accounts to keep students aware of the Welcome Week schedule and changes
  • Take pictures of participants and events and post to social media
  • Field questions posted on social media sites
  • Participate in training prior to the Welcome Week program
  • Assist with other duties as assigned throughout Welcome Week, including staffing of events