ST Hilltop Service Program Student Director Fall 2026

Illinois College; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL seeks a Hilltop Service Experience Student Director to support the fall volunteer program from September through November. The role serves as a liaison between the Office of Community-Engaged Learning and first-year seminar classes, leading each service project.

The position requires prior volunteer experience and demonstrated leadership, with a focus on communication, teamwork, and mentoring for 4-5 first-year seminars.

Qualifications

• Prior volunteer experience is a prerequisite for this fall leadership role.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to lead.
• Driver certification will be provided after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a connection with each chosen first-year seminar class.
• Assist in the instruction of the pre-service workshop, if scheduling allows.
• Lead service projects for your seminar classes and coordinate with site leaders.
• Participate in driver certification training and plan to drive on service days.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Initiative

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL 62650

Position Type: Student

Salary Range: $13.00 - $13.00 Hourly

The Hilltop Service Experience (HSE) Student Director is a crucial part of delivering a successful first-year volunteer program. This position is a fall leadership position with all work occurring between the months of September - November. Prior volunteer experience is a prerequisite for this position, with a preference on students who have participated in the Hilltop Service Experience their first year. The HSE Student Directors will be a crucial connection between the Office of Community-Engaged Learning and the FYS classes, serving as the leader at each first-year service project during the semester. Each Student Director will be paired with 4-5 first year seminar courses and will help lead the pre-service workshop and service project for their respective seminars. The positions will be paid hourly at the college student work rate of $12.00/hour.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a connection with each of your chosen first-year seminar classes throughout the Hilltop Service Experience
• Assist in the instruction of the pre-service workshop, if scheduling allows
• Act as the leader at each service project for your respective first-year seminar classes, ensuring good communication with the site leaders and encouraging the first-year students to work hard and have fun
• Participate in driver certification training and plan to be one of the drivers on your classes' service days

Qualifications

• Prior volunteer experience and an appreciation for volunteering
• Demonstrated leadership/mentorship
• Ability to work individually, as well as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to take the lead and ask questions
• Problem solving and solution-oriented thinking
• Driver certification (can be completed after hiring)

Job Posting Specifics

• Average of 30 hours over 10 weeks
• 4 positions available