Bingo, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Event Management, Film, Finance, Food Services, Microsoft Excel, Music, Organizational Development/Management, Recreation, Team Player, University/School Policies
OVERVIEW
Job Title: St. Thomas Activities and Recreation (STAR) Intern - Vice President and Finance
Location: St. Paul
Pay Rate: $16.50/hour
Hours: This position begins on August 24, 2026. STAR interns will work about 10 hours/week through May 17, 2026 (with the exception of J-term). Interns will work additional hours during Welcome Days; interns may work additional hours during Homecoming and the first two weeks of May.
OVERVIEW OF STAR (ST. THOMAS ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION)
As a student programming board at the University of St. Thomas, STAR is committed to providing opportunities for students to interact and develop relationships with other students outside of their time in the classroom. STAR is allocated a portion of the student activity fee and uses that money to provide a variety of engaging events for students such as live music, movies, bingo, DIY activities, STAR Excursions (off-campus trips throughout the Twin Cities), recreation activities, and more. STAR also provides social and engagement opportunities for each class cohort as students navigate various stages of life as a college student.
As a programming board on campus, we are committed to planning and executing events where everyone feels they are welcome and safe. We are devoted to creating an engaging and inclusive environment for all students to develop relationships with others.
JOB SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Work as part of a collaborative team to successfully plan, promote, implement, and evaluate creative events and engagement opportunities for undergraduate students at St. Thomas
- Use Microsoft Excel to manage overall STAR programming budget with assistance from Assistant Director of Campus Life
- Participate on the Student Activity Fee Committee each semester to allocate the student activity fee and establish the STAR budget
- Support STAR Interns with individual programming budget allocations
- Attend regularly scheduled USG Finance meetings
- Work with STAR President to plan, coordinate, and implement monthly programming in collaboration with DFC (Dougherty Family College) programming board in Minneapolis
- Serve as proxy for the STAR President in the case of illness or inability to attend a meeting, event, or function
- Manage the organization, store, and function of the STAR office and storage closet with help from other STAR Interns
- Work approximately ten hours per week, including office hours and STAR events
- Attend weekly STAR meetings on Tuesdays from 12pm-1pm and attend regular check-in meetings with Assistant Director of Campus Life (supervisor of STAR)
- Work cooperatively with STAR Marketing and Social Media Interns to promote events and contribute to STAR social media
- Communicate with off-campus vendors and/or on-campus departments, including but not limited to Tommie Central, ITS, Dining Services, Parking Services, and Facilities
- Support other campus-wide programming, such as Welcome Days, Homecoming, and Tommie Fest
- Staff events and support other STAR events/programs as needed
- Abide by all University policies and procedures
- Complete other duties as assigned
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
- Attend STAR Fall Training in August (TBD)
- Attend all required STAR meetings (every Tuesday from 12pm-1pm), trainings, and scheduled retreats
REQUIRED DATES
- Fall Training: August
- Welcome Days: August 31 - September 8, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend)
- Homecoming Weekend: September 21- 26, 2026
- Tommie Fest: May 14, 2027
QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must be a full-time, undergraduate student at St. Thomas
- Candidate must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
- Candidate should have experience and knowledge of Microsoft Excel
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.