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The Campus Activities Office employs a number of students through the Federal Work Study system. Please see the general requirements listed below. Upon clicking the links, each position may have a full description listed. Please read through the descriptions of the positions that you are interested in. Staff members will be selected based on completion of an application, and a brief interview if necessary.

 

 


Requirements


1. Must be a full time McKendree student registered for the current semester.


2. Must be able to work weekend and/or evening shifts

3. Federal Work Study preferred, however some positions may not require it.  Federal Work Student eligible students shall have a minimum of 5 hours of Federal Work Study allotted per week

4. Complete an interview if required.


5. Some positions have a GPA requirement.  See descriptions for details.

6. Complete necessary paperwork and training if hired.

7. Additional requirements may be listed by position.  See description for details.

 

Salary, Benefits, and Outcomes


1. Minimum wage

2. Exposure to a fun and active environment on campus!

3. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

4. Enhance time management, problem solving, and teamwork skills

5. Understand and apply professional and ethical responsibility

6. Gain practical work experience as related to one's major 

(certain positions)

 

Campus Activities Office/Campus Recreation Work Study Employment:

NOTE:  (*) Please download and READ position descriptions. 

2025 Campus Activities/Campus Recreation applications will be available on July 1, 2025.

 

1. Leadership Positions (Click Below for Descriptions)

Under general administrative guidance of the Director of Campus Activities, the Coordinator assists with event programming and the operation and supervision of the Lair Game Room area and Weight and Cardio Room at the Fitness Center. 

Programming areas include:  Entertainment, Weekend Events, Special Events/Late Night, Global Issues & Topics, Social Media & Marketing, and Intramural Recreation

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                 2.  General Staff Positions:

General staff members will be selected based on completion of the below requirements, and a brief interview if necessary.  Employment as a Campus Activities/Campus Recreation Office general staff member allows for a varied growth experience that includes but is not limited to the following areas:   Campus Activities Board events, The Lair, Intramural Gym, and Fitness Center.