Indigenous Arts Event Student Worker (WS-ST1)

Job Title: Indigenous Arts Event Student Worker (WS-ST1)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt).  

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Romance Languages

Unit Number (5 digits): 

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Romance Languages faculty

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

To support the planning, promotion, and implementation of a campus event on Indigenous arts and knowledge traditions featuring guest speakers and artists from Indigenous communities in North and South America. The position will help facilitate event logistics and provide support to invited guests before and during the event.

Transferable Skills: 

• Communication

• Event planning and organization

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Professionalism

• Intercultural communication

• Time management

• Problem solving

• Public engagement

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist with logistical planning and preparation for the event.

• Help develop and distribute promotional materials and invitations across campus.

• Communicate event information to relevant campus groups and audiences.

• Assist with preparing the event space and materials.

• Welcome and provide logistical support to invited guest speakers and artists.

• Help facilitate event activities and audience participation as needed.

• Assist with event-day setup.

• Communicate regularly with the faculty supervisor regarding preparation and event needs.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

Required:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Reliability and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Interest in intercultural learning and campus programming.

• Availability to assist during the event on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, including preparation immediately before and after the event.

Preferred:

• Interest or coursework related to Indigenous Studies, Andean Studies, arts, languages, or related fields.

• Previous experience with campus events, communications, or student organizations.

• Spanish-language skills are preferred.

Physical and Environmental Factors

This position requires grasping/handling, repetitive motions, and occasional lifting/carrying of items weighing less than 20 lbs. to perform the essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.