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Student Employment

The Department of Student Life hires for various positions throughout the year. Get involved in event production, build your design portfolio, lead an outdoor adventure -- the opportunities are (nearly) endless! 

Below are some of the positions we hire for. Most of our positions are also posted on ̽̽ JobX when hiring! 

 

The following positions are hiring now:

UPB - All positions! Closes January 31, 2025

See more and apply below!

Campus Programs

NOW HIRING: UPB General Member
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What's the position?

̽̽ Program Board (UPB) Planning Committees plan and organize events, the Marketing Committee promotes the events and the Production Team provides all day-of support that makes UPB events happen. Specific tasks will vary based on the event but may include managing social media accounts, meeting with campus partners to plan events, setting up/cleaning up events, checking in event attendees, and assisting with hospitality needs of speakers, musicians, and other guests. All UPB General positions offer fun, fast-paced, and exciting work while also providing members with flexibility and autonomy.

Learn more about UPB

What will I learn?

Students on UPB will learn to:

  • Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with each other, advisors, event attendees, and campus and community partners both in person and online.
  • Identify and respond to problems throughout the event planning and implementation process with an understanding of their situational context and relying on the resources available to them.
  • Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different cultures and backgrounds. They will plan, market, and produce events that represent a wide-range of interests, cultures, and traditions.
  • Collaborate with and support one another through event planning, marketing, and implementation.
  • Be timely, mentally and physically present for meetings and events, and treat each other and all attendees and partners with respect. They will build and maintain collaborative relationships as they work toward common goals.

Hiring timeline

Applications will open each year in mid January, with interviews in February for a position start in August. You can find more information (and the application link when it is live) here!

Who can apply?

Any current ̽̽ student with at least 2 full semesters left (i.e. Fall 2025 & Spring 2026) is eligible to join UPB!

 

NOW HIRING: UPB Executive Team
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What's the position?

̽̽ Program Board (UPB) Executive members lead UPB General Members through their committees (planning, marketing, and production) to plan, market, and produce high quality events by students, for students. Executive members work as a team to drive the overall vision, strategy, and direction of UPB in conjunction with the UPB advisors.  All UPB General positions offer fun, fast-paced, and exciting work while also providing members with flexibility and autonomy.

Learn more about UPB

What will I learn?

Students on UPB will learn to:

  • Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with each other, advisors, event attendees, and campus and community partners both in person and online.
  • Identify and respond to problems throughout the event planning and implementation process with an understanding of their situational context and relying on the resources available to them.
  • Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different cultures and backgrounds. They will plan, market, and produce events that represent a wide-range of interests, cultures, and traditions.
  • Collaborate with and support one another through event planning, marketing, and implementation.
  • Be timely, mentally and physically present for meetings and events, and treat each other and all attendees and partners with respect. They will build and maintain collaborative relationships as they work toward common goals.

Hiring timeline

Applications will open each year in mid January, with interviews in February for a position start in May. 

Who can apply?

Any current UPB general member with at least 2 full semesters left at ̽̽ (i.e. Fall 2025 & Spring 2026) and at least one full semester of UPB experience (i.e. started in or before August 2024)

Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement Marketing Assistant
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What's the position?

Marketing Assistants use their creative talents to engage ̽̽’s student population through strategic and thoughtful marketing and help tell the story of the program area to which they are assigned. From coordinating social media campaigns to pitching a design concept, the average “day-in-the-life” of a Marketing Assistant offers the opportunity to explore marketing and communications from all angles. This role also provides ongoing professional and personal development, and exposure to other potential areas of interest as part of both the Student Life Marketing Team, as well as a unique program area.  Plan, create, and post content across social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 

  • Work directly with Student Life’s in-house graphic designers on the development of promotional and programmatic materials, providing guidance and feedback on design projects/campaigns 
  • Post and update events on ̽̽ BORED and ̽̽ Clubs calendars 
  • Draft fun and engaging copy for blog posts, newsletters, and web 

What will I learn?

Students working in this role will gain:

  • Experience in managing and curating social media content 
  • Strong written communication writing skills 
  • Experience working independently and collaboratively within a diverse team 
  • Leadership 
  • Problem solving 
  • Critical thinking 
  • Teamwork 
  • Communication 
  • Understanding and actualization of social justice, community service, and civic education 

Hiring timeline

Positions are posted when available, most often in late August or the beginning of the Fall Semester. 

Who can apply?

These positions are not dependant on work study awards and are open to any current undergraduate student. An ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • Ability to work independently, be proactive, and take initiative 
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and critical thinking skills 
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a professional and efficient manner 
  • Interest in and desire to learn about marketing and communications 
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies including word processing, design software, and communication platforms 

 

Civic Engagement Program Assistant
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What's the position?

The Civic Engagement Program Assistant (CEPA) works with the Civic Engagement (CE) team to develop and facilitate programs that help actualize CE’s purpose statement of aiming to grow a culture of involvement, leadership, and learning through hands-on civic engagement that creates friendships and skills that last well beyond students ̽̽ career. The CE team applies lenses of social justice, community service, and civic education. This role involves working a mix of Student Life office hours (8:00a – 4:30p), evenings, and weekends. 

What will I learn?

During tenure in this position students will gain and further develop skills related to: 

  • Leadership 
  • Problem solving 
  • Critical thinking 
  • Teamwork 
  • Communication 
  • Understanding and actualization of social justice, community service, and civic education 
  • Event planning 
  • Public speaking and group facilitation 

Hiring timeline

Positions are posted when available, most often in late August or the beginning of the semester.

Who can apply?

These positions are not dependent on work study awards and are open to any current undergraduate student. Candidates must meet the following criteria for this role:

  • Must be currently matriculated University of Vermont student in good standing 
  • Ability to work independently, be proactive and take initiative to continually improve the team 
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and critical thinking skills 
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a professional and efficient manner 
  • Interest in and desire to learn about community service, civic engagement, social justice 
  • Interest in and desire to learn about marketing and communications 
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies including word processing, design software, and communication platforms 

 

Service TREK Leader Internship
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What's the position?

Service TREK Leaders will: 

  • Attend all excursion dates during August 2025
  • Act as a resource for TREKkies to better understand ̽̽’s community values
  • Foster an environment that meets TREKkies’ mental, physical, and emotional needs
  •  Maintain personal health and wellbeing to remain fully present alongside co-leader and TREKkies throughout the trip
  •  Work in partnership with community organizations to facilitate scheduled service opportunities
  •  Facilitate group decision making around logistics, mealtimes, sustainability practices, free time activities, etc.
  • Plan and facilitate daily reflection, dialogue, and/or processing activities for trip

What will I learn?

Students working in this role will gain significant experience in:

  • Leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Community service
  • Community building
  • Public speaking and group facilitation

Hiring timeline

Positions are posted during the Spring semester.

Who can apply?

  • Must be currently matriculated University of Vermont student in good standing
  • Prior experience engaging in community-centered service work, or an excitement to learn about service work
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, group facilitation, and critical thinking skills
  • Demonstrated interest in and passion for social justice, community service, and leadership
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
  • Evident reliability, punctuality, and dependability
  •  Demonstrated ability to manage time and organize work with attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to manage risk

 

Service TREK Logistics Assistant
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What's the position?

The Service TREK Logistics assistant will: 

  • Attend all scheduled training sessions during the Spring 2025 semester** 
  • Attend and participate in TREK staff meetings, including 1:1 meeting with Civic Engagement Staff  
  • Work with Assistant Director and Coordinator of Civic Engagement and TREK Team to assist with the coordination of lodging, food, equipment, permits, service sites, and transportation for TREK 2025 program  
  • Adhere to gear and food safety standards outlined by the TREK team  
  • Work with Assistant Director and Coordinator of Civic Engagement and TREK Team to assist with the coordination of space, food, equipment, and transportation for TREK’s participant check-in and return lunch 

What will I learn?

All TREK Interns will receive:    

  • Exceptional project management experience  
  • Compensation for this year is $16 per hour 
  • Meals provided while on campus during training for TREK.  
  • TREK leader apparel  
  • Chance to share your unique and diverse ̽̽ experiences with incoming students!  
  • Opportunity to deepen connections with community partners around Vermont  

Hiring & position timeline

The Logistics Assistant is an in-person role; the position begins on February 2025 and ends on September 1, 2025 

Logistics Assistants should expect to work an average of 40 hours a week in July and August. An example of the Logistic Assistant time commitment is as follows*:  

  • Feb, March, April: 5 – 20hrs per week  
  • May and June: 20-40hrs per week  
  • July and August: 40hrs per week, with potential to earn overtime as approved by Assistant Director and Coordinator for Civic Engagement  

Who can apply?

  • Must be currently matriculated University of Vermont student in good standing  
  • Prior experience planning or participating in multi-day, community-centered service projects 
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, group facilitation, and critical thinking skills  
  • Demonstrated interest in and passion for social justice, community service, and leadership  
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion   
  • Hold a valid driver’s license and ability to be ̽̽ driver and trailer certified before TREK training 

 

Service TREK Logistics Support Team
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What's the position?

The Service TREK Logistics support team will: 

  • Assist in prep work for Service TREK Training, including placing food orders, gathering materials for training activities, et cetera
  • Food and supply shop as needed
  • Check for functionality and organize all gear for Service TREK trips
  • Shuttle food, gear & supplies during TREK trips as needed
  • Perform participant evacuations as needed
  • Check-in with and work to create a sense of community with students who come off their TREK trip before the end of the program

What will I learn?

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  • Critical thinking 
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  • Community service 
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  • Public speaking and group facilitation 

Hiring & position timeline

This position generally hires during the Spring semester, with most work occurring in the month of August. 

Who can apply?

  • Must be currently matriculated University of Vermont student in good standing  
  • Prior leadership experience
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  •  Ability to assume leadership roles and manage risk.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability and willingness to obtain ̽̽ driver certification.
  • Ability to learn and adhere to gear and food safety protocols provided by professional staff
  • Position requires lifting upwards of 40lbs, running, jump, bending and twisting.

 

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Fraternity & Sorority Life Student Assistant
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What's the position?

The Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) Student Assistant works with the Fraternity and Sorority Life team to develop and facilitate programs that help actualize FSL’s purpose of providing students in the community with meaningful and developmental programs focused in leadership development, professional development, social justice, etc.  

What will I learn?

Students in this role will gain experience in:

  • Event Programming
  • Marketing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Communications
  • Equity and Inclusion

Hiring timeline

Applications go live whenever positions become available.

Who can apply?

This position is not dependent on work study awards and is open to any current undergraduate student. 

 

Outdoor Programs

Adventure TREK Leader Internship
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What's the position? 

As a TREK Leader Intern, you will learn and develop transferable leadership skills through training and real-world practice, leading a TREK trip! Your primary responsibility will be to welcome first year ̽̽ students and support them to form connections with one another and the Northeastern outdoors. Leaders will be trained and supervised by Assistant Director of Student Life for Outdoor Programs and the Outdoor Programs Coordinator. 

Learn more about TREK 

What will I learn? 

Students in this role will gain skills in: 

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Equity & Inclusion

Hiring timeline

This role generally hires at the end of the Fall semester. 

Who can apply? 

Participating in LEAP is a pre-requisite for this role. 

Adventure TREK Logistics Assistant
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What's the position? 

The TREK Logistics Support Team is essential to getting TREK trips out the door and packed back in after the program. It is a heavy lift and many hands make light work! The position is perfect for folks looking to get involved with TREK, Civic Engagement, Outdoor Programs, and the behind the scenes work for pre-orientation programs. Logistics Support Team Members report directly to the Logistics Assistants and administratively to Outdoor Programs & Civic Engagement Staff Members.

  • Work as a team to coordinate all food, equipment, camping, permits, contractors, and transportation for TREK 2025

  • Act as the team lead and supervisor for the Logistics Support Team members

  • Assist with welcoming first years to campus

  • Assist with TREK Leader Training

  • Respond to incidents as they occur during TREK

  • While we will work to ensure to not place you in this situation, it is possible that you will have to take the place of leader. This is not something to plan for, but to be aware that you may be called on as the last line of capable leaders. 

What will I learn? 

Students in this role will gain skills in: 

  • Exceptional project management experience 

  • Wilderness First Aid certification
  • Compensation for this year is $16 per hour
  • Meals provided while on campus during training for TREK. 

  • TREK leader apparel 

  • Chance to share your unique and diverse ̽̽ experiences with incoming students! 

  • Amazing working environment (Green Mts., Lake Champlain and Adirondacks)! 

Hiring timeline

This role is currently hiring! Applications close December 6th. 

Who can apply? 

  • Experience with the TREK Program

  • Prior organizational experience 

  • Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 

  • A positive, flexible and energetic attitude. 

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to assume leadership roles and risk management. 

  • Excellent, communication, group facilitation and interpersonal skills. 

  • Prior wilderness experience and/or an excitement to learn wilderness living and travel skills.

  • Hold a valid driver’s license and ability to be ̽̽ driver and trailer certified.

Basecamp Crew
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What's the position?

The Basecamp Crew Member is an integral part of the Basecamp team and responsible for the overall administration of gear and equipment rentals to on-campus locations and within the Burlington communities. 

What will I learn?

Students in this role will gain skills in: 

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Equity & Inclusion

Hiring Timeline

This role generally opens mid-Spring semester.

Who can apply? 

No prior experience is required for this role, but candidates with the following may be well-suited for this position: 

  • Experience with outdoor equipment
  • Experience with customer service

This role can be a work-study position if needed! 

Basecamp Manager
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What's the position?

The Basecamp Manager supervises the Basecamp crew members who are responsible for the overall administration of gear and equipment rentals from the house as well as trip logistics.

What will I learn?

Students in this role will gain skills in: 

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Equity & Inclusion

Hiring Timeline

This role generally opens at the end of the Fall semester.

Who can apply? 

Candidates for this role should have

  • Experience with outdoor equipment
  • Experience with customer service
  • Prior leadership experience

This role can be a work-study position if needed! 

LEAP Internship
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What's the position? 

Help make the magic happen with Leadership Experience in Adventure Programming (LEAP), our 90 hour hands-on outdoor leadership course. Help instruct fellow students in developing skills in group leadership, camping, teamwork, navigation, communication and critical thinking. As a LEAP Intern, you will continue to develop the transferable leadership skills you learned through TREK training and leading trips at ̽̽. Your primary responsibility will be to co-instruct with Outdoor Programs staff a comprehensive 90-hr hands-on outdoor leadership course.

Learn more about LEAP

What will I learn? 

Students in this role will gain skills in: 

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Equity & Inclusion

Hiring timeline

This role generally hires at the end of the Fall semester. 

Who can apply? 

  1. Participating in LEAP is a pre-requisite for this role. 
  2. Leading a minimum of 5 field days with Outdoor Programs is preferred, but not required.
Outdoor Programs Marketing & Logistics Assistant
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What's the position?

The ODP Marketing and Logistics Assistant will work closely with Outdoor Programs staff to facilitate outdoor experiences and leadership development programming for ̽̽ Students. The Logistics Assistant will be tasked with scheduling, marketing, and other administrative tasks. 

What will I learn?

Students in this role will gain skills in: 

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Communications Technology
  • Social media management 
  • Professional writing 

Hiring Timeline

This role generally opens during mid-Spring semester.

Who can apply? 

  • Work Study is available for this role.
  • Prior communications experience preferred.
  • Prior outdoor trip logistics experience preferred.
Outdoor Programs Trip Leader (OPTL)
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What's the position?

Outdoor Programs Trip Leaders (OPTLs) work to increase accessibility to the outdoors by assisting outdoor programs in running free, no-experience necessary, low time commitment outdoor programming that ultimately empowers participants to engage in outdoor activities on their own and with their friends. OPTLs work as part of a team with the Outdoor Programs Assistant Director and Coordinator, reporting directly to the Outdoor Programs A.D.

What will I learn?

Students in this role will gain skills in: 

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Equity & Inclusion

Hiring Timeline

This role generally opens at the start of the Fall semester. 

Who can apply? 

Applicants to this role must have completed the LEAP program. 

Marketing

Davis Center Art Curators
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What's the position?

The Davis Center Art (DCART) program's purpose is to help maintain a vibrant, inviting, and exciting atmosphere in the Dudley H. Davis Center. Working in a small team, this position is ideal for a ̽̽ student looking for real world experience in the realm of art management and curation. 

Learn more about art at the Davis Center

Curators will create, plan, and organize a number of exhibitions for gallery spaces in the building throughout the academic year, including working directly with artists, Davis Center operations, and interested parties (academic units, clubs and orgs, etc.) to fully realize an exhibition. In addition to exhibit planning, Curators also: 

  • Manage the receiving, installation, and deinstallation of artwork. 

  • Implement a marketing strategy to increase attendance at art openings. 

  • Seek out new artistic relationships both on-and-off campus.  

  • Manage individual submissions to install throughout the building. 

  • Make detailed space reservations and order food for openings and receptions.

  • Serve as a liaison with local partners to coordinate donations for the Book Nook. 

  • Curate and restock the Book Nook’s literary collection. 

  • Host regular events in connection with the Book Nook.

What will I learn?

  • Curatorial Practice & Theory: Curators will learn curatorial practices and theoretical frameworks, and will critically analyze artworks and their contextual significance, demonstrating the ability to engage with diverse perspectives and articulate informed interpretations.
  • Project Management Skills: Curators will acquire practical skills in project management, including planning, budgeting, and marketing events, ensuring the successful execution of an art exhibition from conception to completion.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Curators will effectively collaborate with artists, peers, and community stakeholders, enhancing their communication skills and fostering a supportive environment for artistic expression.
  • Audience Engagement & Education: Curators will develop strategies for audience engagement and educational outreach, demonstrating the ability to create accessible content and programming that enhances public understanding of the artworks and themes presented.

Hiring timeline

The typical hiring timeline for positions is mid-Spring semester to start in the fall semester, though occasionally open positions are available in the fall and early spring. Feel free to reach out to see if we have any current openings!

Who can apply?

These positions are not dependant on work study awards and are open to any current undergraduate student. Candidates should have demonstrated:

  • Experience making, handling, or displaying artwork.  

  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse partners. 

  • Experience managing logistics and/or events.  

  • Interest in and desire to learn about art handling, installation, and curation. 

Davis Center Marketing Assistant
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What's the position?

This role provides support for the Assistant Director and Marketing Coordinator for Student Life and the Davis Center. The Marketing Assistant is responsible for maintaining and monitoring social media channels, most crucially the Davis Center Instagram, and also provides additional support managing physical displays and materials in the building, connecting with building tenants, representing the Davis Center at tabling and admissions events, and writing articles for the ̽̽ News. This position works closely with the Art Curator, Graphic Design, Photo & Video, and BORED teams to promote events and initiatives inside of the Davis Center. 

What will I learn?

In this role, the Marketing Assistant gains experience with: 

  • Social media management and content strategy, reflecting on audience, impact and future action.

  • Utilizing provided tools and systems to manage administrative responsibilities, including content planning, task delegation, media curation, and time tracking. 

  • Collaboration with peers and other departments on campus, and customer service with various tenants and event attendees inside of the Davis Center. 

  • Connecting with other student union professionals, particularly through the Association of College Unions International (ACUI).

  • Various types of digital and physical marketing initiatives. 

  • Professional writing for ̽̽ News Stories, which will be published through the University's central news service. 

  • Multimedia equipment and projects

Hiring timeline

This role is filled on an as-needed basis, and is posted to ̽̽ JobX when available. We'll also update this page when hiring! 

Who can apply?

These positions are not dependent on work study awards and are open to any current undergraduate student!

Students will demonstrated ability to collaborate, previous experience with social media management, and a willingness to be involved and engaged in the ̽̽ campus community are ideal for this position. This position requires regular office hours during the school year. 

Graphic Designer
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What's the position?

The Student Life graphic design team is made up of students from a number of different colleges and majors with a talent for graphic design and a passion for creating a more inspired and visually appealing world - one poster, cover photo, and instagram story at a time.

Housed within the Department of Student Life this team works one-on-one with individuals who have submitted a marketing request to help realize effective marketing materials for events like FallFest, SpringFest, and everything in-between.  

Learn more about our graphic design team

What will I learn?

Becoming part of our team is a great opportunity to build out your portfolio while developing real-world career skills around collaboration, communication, and time management. Our designers work on all kinds of projects and get experience designing for print, digital, and products.

Through their experience as Graphic Designers, our student employees will be able to: 

  • Exhibit a thoughtful application of the elements and principles of visual design, color theory, information hierarchy, and typography to successfully communicate narratives, concepts, emotions, and/or identities across a variety of media. 

  • Utilize provided tools and systems to manage administrative responsibilities, including client communication, task delegation, and time tracking.  

  • Balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines for deliverables. 

  • Identify and employ effective messaging and design techniques in ways appropriate to client goals and outcomes. 

  • Explain how design enhances viewer comprehension in extracting meaning from designed elements. 

  • Develop design assets for a comprehensive, multi-channel marketing campaign (print, digital, social). 

  • Critique, analyze and improve work both individually and as part of a larger design team. 

  • Understand the responsibility of designers as brokers of information, ideas, opinion and attitudes within our community and society. 

  • Identify and employ best practices for accessibility in design work.  

  • Articulate transferable and professional skills, and provide supported examples. 

If you are interested in learning more, please send your portfolio or examples of your work to StudentLifeMarketing@uvm.edu.

Hiring timeline

The typical hiring timeline for positions is mid-Spring semester to start in the fall semester, though occasionally open positions are available in the fall and early spring. Feel free to reach out to see if we have any current openings!

Who can apply?

These positions are not dependant on work study awards and are open to any current undergraduate student. Candidate should have experience with the Adobe Creative Suite and provide a examples of their work when applying. Work that demonstrates an understanding of visual and information hierarchy are especially encouraged. Prior experience working with clients and/or designing for others is a plus, but not required!  

Photo/Video Team
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What's the position?

The Student Life photo/video team is tasked with assisting the Assistant Director for Marketing and Marketing Coordinator in Student Life (and the Davis Center) with telling the stories of our student programs, student experiences, and involvement opportunities throughout the academic year by capturing specific event photos and videos, and working on larger marketing projects. Build your portfolio and gain valuable professional experience working on a variety of visual marketing projects and collaborating with peers!

Learn more about our photo/video team

Hiring timeline

The typical hiring timeline for positions is mid-Spring semester to start in the fall semester - though occasionally open positions are available in the fall and early spring. Positions will be posted on when available, so keep an eye out!

What will I learn?

Becoming part of our team is a great opportunity to build out your portfolio while developing real-world career skills around collaboration, communication, and time management.

In this role, you'll build on existing creative and technical skills through use of new equipment, collaboration and feedback from colleagues, and experience with new types of shoots. Alongside this, members of this team will become practiced with project management, client communication and outreach, and inter-team collaboration with other members of the Student Life marketing staff. We aim to provide an employment experience that allows you to gain new skills that will better prepare you for future jobs after graduation (whether they're in media production or otherwise)! 

Want to know more about what working on this team looks like? Reach out to slmedia@uvm.edu.

Who can apply?

These positions are not dependent on work study awards and are open to any current undergraduate student!

Previous photo and/or video experience is needed for this role, so we do require a portfolio be included in your application for consideration.

Positions are posted through portal when available. However, we encourage you to reach out with your portfolio even if we are not currently hiring (you can reach us at slmedia@uvm.edu) so we can reach out when positions do become available. 

̽̽ BORED
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What's the position?

̽̽ BORED is a group of ̽̽ students who give you the inside scoop on all the things happening on and off campus. Learn more about BORED by checking out their various social media platforms (, , , and ) to get their expert opinion on Burlington’s best restaurants, shopping, hiking trails, music scene, and more!

What will I learn?

Through their participating on the ̽̽ BORED Team, students will be able to: 

  • Demonstrate an understanding of digital communications and new media, including social media, mobile/app technology, web analytics, and viral marketing.   

  • Reflect on audience, impact and future action in developing content and strategy. 

  • Utilize provided tools and systems to manage administrative responsibilities, including content planning, task delegation, and time tracking.  

  • Craft creative, informative, and engaging copy for events listings, social media, blogs, and email content. 

  • Analyze KPI metrics and audience data to identify trends and apply findings to inform content strategy. 

  • Work successfully with peers to delegate and/or collaborate on projects and tasks. 

  • Understand the responsibility of ̽̽ BORED as brokers of information, ideas, opinion and attitudes within our community and society. 

  • Identify and employ best practices for accessibility in the development of digital content.  

  • Articulate transferable and professional skills, and provide supported examples. 

Hiring timeline

The ̽̽ BORED team generally hires at the beginning of semesters, so keep an eye out on for open positions!

Who can apply?

These positions are not dependent on work study awards and are open to any current undergraduate student!

Students will demonstrated ability to collaborate, previous experience with social media management, and a willingness to be involved and engaged in the ̽̽ campus community are ideal for this position!

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Work at the Davis Center!

Join a team of over 80 student employees that keep your student center running. From event production to building management, this team does it all!

LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKING AT THE DC