Reunions Assistant III: Whittie Kids at Whitman College

Whitman College; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitman College is seeking a Reunions Assistant III for the Whittie Kids Team to support Reunion Weekend activities for ages 7–14. The role involves engaging participants, coordinating snacks and activities, and working under the Whittie Kids Team Lead and Alumni Relations staff.

It is a temporary student position with limited hours. Ideal candidates are 18+ and enrolled as first-year Whitman College students, with strong communication skills and a willingness to assist in creating a safe,

Qualifications

• Pass a background check.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• First-aid/CPR training strongly preferred.
• Experience in youth programming preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old and a first-year student enrolled at Whitman College.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other Reunion Assistants to prepare snacks, manage activities and engage with Whittie Kids participants.
• Collaborate with students, parents, faculty/staff and facility managers.

Skills

Background check

Basic communication

First-aid/CPR training

Youth programming experience

Education

Whitman College first-year student

Job description

JOBTITLE: Reunions Assistant III: Whittie Kids Team Staff
PAY RANGE:$17.13/hr
START DATE:Sept. 9, 2026 - Oct. 8, 2026

JOB PURPOSE

The Office of Alumni Relations is the primary point of contact between Whitman College and the Whitman Alumni body. Reunion Weekend is the banner event for the Alumni Association and is held annually in the fall. The Reunion Assistant III: Whittie Kids Team staff, under the supervision of the Whittie Kids Team Lead and Alumni Relations staff, will help with engaging participants in the Whittie Kids "college" (ages 7 - 14) program for Reunion Weekend. This is a temporary student position with up to 15 hours available over the week of Reunions. Special dispensation for additional work hours maybe made for this temporary employment.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collaborate with other Reunion Assistants to prepare snacks, manage activities and engage with Whittie Kids participants
• Collaborate with students, parents, faculty/staff and facility managers

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Individuals must be able to explain and demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to pass a background check.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Basic first-aid/CPR training strongly preferred
• Experience in early childhood, special or physical education, or youth programming preferred

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED BY STUDENTS IN THIS JOB:

This position provides practical experience in team collaboration and supervision of program participants. Students will develop skills in group activity facilitation and youth engagement. This role fosters interpersonal and teamwork skills through direct coordination with the Whittie Kids Team Lead, fellow WK staff, parents, faculty, and staff.

Students will strengthen time management, active problem solving, and adaptability while executing the program according to schedule and engaging with the participants. Students interested in careers in education, youth programming, recreation, or social work will gain valuable experience in maintaining inclusive, safe environments and delivering age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years old and a first-year student currently enrolled at Whitman College
• Background check is required