WEB Director Spring 2027 at Whitman College

Whitman College; Walla Walla (WA); Presencial; USD 1400 - 1800; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Stipend per semester

Leadership experience

Descripción de la vacante

Whitman College WEB Directors help create events on campus, either directly as event directors or in supporting roles such as marketing and financial management.

As a WEB Director, you will plan and execute events throughout the semester, manage the assigned budget, and collaborate with the Marketing director to design promotional materials. Start January 2027 with an $800 stipend per semester.

Formación

• Full-time student at Whitman College with 2.5 GPA.
• Understanding of event management basics.
• Ability to plan events 1 month+ in advance.
• Ability to manage within a budget and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to work with a team and take feedback.

Responsabilidades

• Attend weekly team and individual meetings
• Regular attention to communication between meetings via email
• Plan and execute events throughout the semester
• Manage budget for assigned projects with WEB Chair
• Design marketing materials in collaboration with Marketing director
• Book spaces, entertainment acts, catering, sound & lights for events

Conocimientos

Event management

Budget planning

Communication

Planning ahead

Creativity

Feedback

Educación

Whitman College student

2.5 GPA

Descripción del empleo

POSITION TITLE: Whitman Events Board Directors 2026-2027 (Music and Entertainment, Finance, Cultural Events and Lectures, and Creative Arts)

Position Descriptions

Music and Entertainment

Reach out to bands and artists to plan musical performances throughout the year, coordinate a range of shows such as coffeehouse performances, ballroom concerts, student showcases, and the annual Whitsquatch music festival. Publicize events, set up performance venues, coordinate with Sound & Lights and Conferences & Events. This position is well-suited for someone with a passion for music who is excited to reach out to agents and envision concerts.

Cultural Events

Identify and plan events with an emphasis on cultural awareness and diversity; work with other campus entities to support a range of multicultural programming on campus. Identify speakers and lecture topics of interest to the student body (ex. social justice, feminism, climate justice, more academic lectures). Reach out to agents and arrange event details; work with other campus constituents to ensure a range of topics and ideas are addressed. This position is great for someone interested in bringing speakers to campus to talk about a wide variety of topics, and who is passionate about multicultural programming.

Finance

Manage expenditures and reconciliations of the Whitman Events Board Team members through the academic year. Maintain an accurate budget-tracking tool to inform Whitman Events Board team members about spending habits and budget capacity. Volunteer for activities directly curated by or supported by Whitman Events Board. Maintain accurate documentation of overall responsibilities throughout the academic year to contribute to the succession planning process. Maintain a close working relationship with the Co-Sponsorship Chair of the Whitman Events Board. Work with the Finance Committee of the Associated Students of Whitman College to provide updates on Whitman Events Board spending habits and projections. Work closely with the Whitman Events Board Chair to develop a budget proposal for Associated Students of Whitman College (ASWC)

HIRING RANGE

This ASWC-funded leadership position offers an $800 stipend per semester (not hourly).

START DATE

January 2027

PURPOSE

WEB Directors help create events on campus, either directly as event directors or in supporting roles such as marketing and financial management.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Attend weekly team and individual meetings
• Regular attention to communication between meetings via email
• Plan and execute events throughout the semester
• Works with the WEB Chair to manage their personally assigned budget
• Work with the Marketing director to design marketing materials for events
• Booking spaces, entertainment acts, catering, sound & lights, etc, for events

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:

• Basic understanding of event management
• Give and receive feedback
• Plan events 1 month+ in advance
• Creative thinkingPlanning within a budget

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED FROM EXPERIENCE

WEB Directors will gain experience with event planning and execution. All directors will learn more about their communication styles and gain confidence working with a team to accomplish goals. As a result of this position, Event Directors will become more confident in planning events, managing their assigned budget, and building community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Full-time student at Whitman College
• 2.5 GPA

SUPERVISORS

WEB Directors report directly to the WEB Chair and Director of Student Activities, Involvement, and Leadership NiQo Bullock.

SUPERVISOR CONTACT

[e-mail]

POSTING DATE

August 18, 2025