Event Staff Intern - Media Literacy Open House

OVERVIEW

This is a temporary student position for the Fall 2026, supporting the Media Literacy Open House event as part of the Whalen Media Ethics Program.

Position Summary

The Media Literacy Open House is the culminating event of the second Whalen Media Ethics Program. This campus-wide event aims to increase media literacy awareness and equip members of the campus community with practical skills for navigating today’ s media environment. You can find the event information on Tommie Link.

We are seeking student employees to support event photography, visual design, and event operation. Students will work collaboratively with faculty and fellow students, gaining hands-on experience in professional photography, visual design, and communication.

Students may work in one or more specialized roles depending on their interests, experience, skills, and event needs. Applicants are not expected to be proficient in every role listed and are encouraged to indicate which of the following area(s) they are interested in.

Primary Responsibilities

Photography

Taking event photos on the day of the Open House in the Woulfe Hall of Anderson Student Center and deliver professional quality photos shortly after the event.

Visual Design

Help develop the visual identity and reusable visual template for the event and the Whalen Media Ethics Program. Assignments may include:

• Designing event flyers and marketing materials for the Open House
• Designing logo and reusable visual template for the Whalen Media Ethics Program

Event and Registration Support

• Welcome attendees and assist with check-in at the registration desk.
• Provide event information and direct attendees to activities and presentation areas.
• Assist with attendee voting, event materials, and other logistical needs as assigned.

Hours and Scheduling

Temporary, event-based work during the period of Nov. 9 to Dec. 8, 2026. Hours will vary by assignment and may include advance visual work, field shoots, event support and editing final deliverables. Applicants must be available for the event on Dec.1, 2026.

All hours worked must be reported through university student-employment timecards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Current University of St. Thomas student.
• Prior coursework or practical experience with the department.
• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and follow schedules and deadlines.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and willingness to take direction and learn new skills.
• Availability on Dec. 1, 2026 to attend the Open House event during convo hour.

Preferred:

• Completion of DIMA 240 if interested in photography position, or DIMA 256 if interested in the visual design position.
• Experience in graphic design, photography or related media production tools.
• Interest in media literacy projects and can explain the event to attendees.
• Ability and willingness to contribute to the success of the event.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas. 

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including

disability and protected veteran status.