Office of Student Life
Events and Conferences
Student Staff assisting at the front desk of the RPAC

Full-Time and Student Employment

Full-Time Employment with Events and Conferences:

Events and Conferences employs a team working on reservations, event planning, and sales professionals who work to create an unforgettable experience for clients and guests. Learn more about full-time employment opportunities and browse open positions at jobs.osu.edu.

Student Employment with Events and Conferences:

Our student staff plays a vital role in fulfilling the mission of Events and Conferences. The team is always looking for dedicated students who are eager for opportunities to thrive, learn and grow in customer service, event planning, business operations and sales. These positions for students are an integrated approach to education and personal development. Open student staff positions can be found on Workday and will be posted on handshake.osu.edu.

Some student staff job titles include:

  • Event and Conferences Managers 
  • Reservation Managers
  • Event Planning Assistants
  • Reservations Assistants
  • Summer Event and Conference Assistants

Additionally, the office is always looking for interns who are looking for hands-on experience in the behind-the-scenes planning, execution, and business side of the events and conferences business to increase revenue to enhance the student experience on campus. If you are interested in an internship opportunity, please email eventsandconferences@osu.edu.

Current Student Openings:

(Spring/Summer) Events and Conferences Student Manager:

Student Job: https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$393693.htmld

Client Services Student Manager works directly with conference groups and intern housing guests to make sure they have a smooth experience from arrival through departure. This role helps coordinate check-ins/check-outs, room assignments, client communication, billing, and day-to-day operational needs. It is a great opportunity to build skills in customer service, hospitality, event operations, and client management.

Senior Staff Student Manager helps oversee summer conference operations and provides leadership and support to the Summer Conference Assistants. This position assists with staff supervision, scheduling, training, on-call operations, and resolving issues that come up throughout the summer. It is ideal for someone looking to gain experience in leadership, staff management, and higher education operations.

Both positions require living in an assigned residence hall and being available to work during both the Spring Semester and Summer.

(Spring/Summer) Operations Manager:

Student Job: https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$395435.htmld

Linen and Preparations Student Manager helps coordinate residence hall preparation and building readiness for summer conference guests. This role oversees linen inventory, packing and distribution, room inspections, maintenance requests, and residence hall opening and closing procedures. It is a great opportunity to develop skills in logistics, inventory management, operations, and organization.

Access Student Manager helps oversee key and access management for summer conference housing operations. This role is responsible for encoding access cards, managing brass key inventory, coordinating access requests, maintaining accurate records, and troubleshooting access-related issues for guests and staff. It is a great opportunity to gain experience in security operations, problem-solving, organization, and operational management.

Both positions require living in an assigned summer residence hall and being available to work during both the Spring Semester and Summer. Managers will also participate in the on-call rotation and be cross-trained to support both operational areas.

Summer 2027 Student Conference Assistant (SCA) – Columbus Campus:

Student Job:https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$397251.htmld

The Student Conference Assistant (SCA) supports the daily operations of Student Life Events and Conferences at The Ohio State University during the summer. Responsibilities include assisting with guest check-ins and check-outs, providing customer service, preparing residence halls for conferences, and responding to guest needs. This is a summer-only position based on the Columbus campus, and all SCAs are required to live in the residence halls throughout their employment. The position requires a minimum of 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Summer 2027 Student Conference Assistant (SCA) – ATI Wooster Campus

Student Job: https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$397343.htmld

Student Life Events and Conferences at The Ohio State University is hiring Summer Conference Assistants for the ATI Wooster campus for Summer 2027. This position supports summer intern and conference housing operations at Applewood Village Apartments, including guest check-ins and check-outs, responding to guest inquiries, and assisting with facility issues and lockouts. Students will participate in an overnight and weekend on-call rotation from May 16 through August 8, 2027. This is a summer-only position that requires students to live in the Applewood Village Apartments, with housing provided and hourly compensation for hours worked.

Event Planning Assistant:

Student Jobs: https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$393794.htmld

Ohio Union Event Planning Student Assistants (EPAs) will receive hands-on experience with the Event Planning team at the Ohio Union. EPAs will assist with coordination of events from planning to execution; work directly with clients to develop menu and event proposals; answer clients questions; perform in-office meetings with clients; prepare and modify event contracts; assess and respond to client concerns; manage events on-site and troubleshoot details, problems or changes; meet with other department leaders regarding even goals and details; file event information; and attends mandatory department meetings and/or trainings, as directed.

Student Cook (Catering) (Fall 2026):

Student Jobs:  https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$357411.htmld

Uses commercial kitchen equipment, utensils and skilled culinary techniques in the advanced assembly, cooking and/or preparation of hot and/or cold food items, whether made-to-order or predetermined by menu listing. Works in a fast paced environment where multi-tasking is required. Adheres to all State and Local Health Codes and Food Safety standards. Expected to execute and prepare menu items, according as recipe directs.

Student Catering Assistant (Fall 2026):

Student Jobs:  https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$374680.htmld

Maintains knowledge of menu/offerings, remembers orders, interacts with customers and delivers prepared foods from production area to service area. Event duties may include facility set-up and breakdown. Maintains prescribed standards in personal appearance, hygiene, safety and sanitation. Responsible for loading and unloading, transporting and delivering items with a university vehicle. 

Student Steward (Catering) (Fall 2026):

Student Jobs:  https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$357348.htmld

Primarily provides support for unit’s three bay sinks and the operation of commercial dishwashing machines (flight, conveyer, and/or single rack). Responsible for machine maintenance that includes, but is not limited to, cleaning, sanitizing and deliming. Will regularly clean plates, bowls, cups and utensils along with pots, pans, cooking utensils, and other warewashing items as assigned. Also expected to clean and sanitize multiple surfaces and equipment within the dining operations.