Midd at Night Student Event Staff (Fall 2026 902318)

Middlebury College; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Middlebury College seeks a Midd at Night student staff member to plan, market, and execute late-night and weekend programming, offering engaging and safe options during peak social hours.

This role blends event planning, hands-on production, and marketing, with most live events on Thursdays–Saturdays after 10 PM. Pay is $15.40 per hour under the Midd student wage scale.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student in good academic standing.
• Available to work late-night shifts (Thu/Fri/Sat until 1:00–2:00 AM).
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Express or social media management.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm, propose, and develop event concepts with the team.
• Draft proposals, run-of-show timelines, checklists, and staffing plans.
• Arrive early for setup and stay through breakdown and cleanup.
• Enforce event policies and monitor flow; coordinate with campus safety if needed.
• Operate or coordinate basic equipment (sound systems, projectors, etc.).
• Promote events across campus channels and coordinate marketing materials.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Public speaking

Creative thinking

Tools

Canva

Adobe Express

Social media management tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Midd at Night student staff member plans, markets, and executes late-night and weekend programming designed to give students engaging and safe options during peak social hours. This role blends creative event planning, hands-on production, and marketing/promotion work, with the majority of live event responsibilities occurring Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights after 10:00 PM. Student staff work as part of a team to conceive event concepts, coordinate logistics, promote events across campus channels, and staff events from setup through breakdown.

Pay: This position is compensated at the Level C rate on the Midd student wage scale: $15.40 per hour.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the event team and Director of Campus Activities to brainstorm, propose, and develop event concepts aligned with student interest and department goals
• Draft event proposals, run-of-show timelines, logistics checklists, and arrange for additional staffing/volunteers as needed
• Arrive early for setup (tables, signage, décor, tech checks, registration/check-in areas) and remain through breakdown and cleanup
• Enforce event policies, monitor event flow and communicate with supervisors or campus safety regarding capacity, incidents, or emergencies
• Operate or coordinate basic equipment (sound systems, projectors, photo booths, etc.) as needed

Marketing and Promotion

• Design and distribute promotional materials (social media graphics, flyers, digital signage, email blasts) in coordination with the marketing/communications lead
• Maintain and update event listings on the campus events calendar and relevant apps or platforms
• Track engagement metrics (attendance, social media reach, RSVPs) and report results after each event

Requirements

• Currently enrolled student in good academic standing
• Available to work late-night shifts (through approximately 1:00–2:00 AM) on Thursdays, Fridays, and/or Saturdays
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, sometimes noisy environment
• Comfortable with public-facing responsibilities (greeting guests, troubleshooting, occasionally enforcing policy)
• Familiarity with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Express, etc.) or social media management

Student Employment Eligibility

Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus. Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions. Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component. Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.

Hour Limitations

All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Primary work occurs during evening and late-night hours on weekends; some daytime hours required for planning marketing meetings. Work involves standing/walking for extended periods: light lifting (up to 25 - 40 lbs for event setup/breakdown), and exposure to loud music/crowded environments.