Student Employment with Conference Services

Thank you for your interest in Conference Services student employment within the Department of Residence!  We pride ourselves on having a great staff to say to our guests, “Welcome to Your Cyclone Home!”  We have two types of positions — the Summer Conference Staff position and the Conference Manager position. Both provide ISU student employees with a unique opportunity to practice and further develop initiative, assertiveness, organization, communication, and customer service skills. Conference Services employees enjoy working with a fun and supportive staff of co-workers, supervisors, and other staff teams within the Department of Residence.

Descriptions and selection process timelines for each position are listed below. For answers to questions, or to request a printed application, please email conferences@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-8384.

Conference Coordinators (CCs)

The Conference Coordinator position is a dynamic and challenging one. We look for enthusiastic, customer-oriented, and dedicated student Conference Coordinators to coordinate delivery of housing and dining services to summer conference groups living in ISU residence halls and apartments. Conference Coordinators assist with the selection, training, and supervision of approximately 18 student Summer Conference Staff. Hours are part-time in the spring and continue with full-time in the summer. Possibilities for fall employment as well! These positions provide a wide variety of experiences and may be possible internship opportunities for students of any major, particularly those in Event Management, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Business, and others!

Click the links below to start an application and/or to read the complete job description.

Conference Coordinator Application and Job Description: https://forms.gle/GcUkkrhpmuoJwciK9

Summer Conference Staff (CS)

Summer Conference Staff are responsible for providing front-line quality service to adult and youth guests living in the Department of Residence summer conference housing areas. The position requires a flexible person who likes the opportunity to learn and use new skills daily, enjoys helping people, and wants to be an active and supportive team member. These summer-only positions provide a fun, learning experience for students of any major! An hourly salary is provided plus a summer meal plan and optional housing at Frederiksen Court with other Summer Conference Staff.

Conference Staff Application and Job Description: https://forms.gle/ZUGjJDY2tjJdze9f9