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.
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.