Work at Commencement

Work at Commencement on the National Mall!

Thank you for your interest however, positions for 2013 have been filled and the application is now closed. Please consider applying next year!
 
If you want to…
  • see your friends graduate,
  • earn extra money before summer begins,
  • extend the stay in your residence hall until May 20 at no charge, and
  • be part of a university tradition
…then a Commencement Student Staff position is right for you!
 
University Events is looking for student staffers to work at Commencement on the National Mall on Sunday, May 19, 2013.
 
Staff must have the following qualities:
  • Outgoing demeanor and pleasant disposition
  • Good communication skills
  • Own a cell phone
 
Staff will be assigned important roles such as:
  • Greeting guests in a welcoming manner
  • Assisting guests and patrons with seating and provide information to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, both inside and outside the venue.  (This responsibility requires standing for long periods of time.)
  • Coordinating shuttles
  • Breaking down chairs.  (This task includes lifting and stacking up to 30 pounds of equipment.)
  • Door/venue access control and crowd control
  • Other duties as assigned
 
Please note:
  • Commencement will be held at the National Mall, which is a series of grassy fields surrounded by gravel walkways
  • Positions may be located inside or outside, which may require employees to work in inclement weather
  • Some positions may require staff members to have the ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for prolong periods of time.
  • Attire - All employees will be required to wear clean tennis shoes and either khaki pants or khaki shorts long enough to reach the tip of your longest finger
  • Commencement student staff wage is $8.25 an hour; work study students may apply.
Interviews will be held on weekdays between March 4-6, 20-22 and 27-29 
For more information, please contact University Events at 202-994-7129 or by email.
 

For Faculty and Staff:

If you are interested in serving as a volunteer lead at Commencement on the National Mall, please contact Kat Bugg, by email or 202-994-7129.
Volunteer leads will be assigned important roles such as:
  • Supervising student staff
  • Greeting guests in a welcoming manner
  • Assisting graduates, faculty and platform party
  • Leading academic processions
  • Other duties as assigned