Wilson Commons Student Employment
Wilson Commons houses many services for the University community and provides opportunities for student employment. Wilson Commons Student Activities employs students at the Common Connection, the Hive Game Room, the Common Market, and Hartnett Art Gallery. We also employ students as Building Managers, Event Support Technicians, and Program Assistants. Work study is preferred for some positions.
Working in Wilson Commons is rewarding and fun for students with good interpersonal skills and for students with a desire to work in service oriented jobs. From supervising pool tournaments to loading in a band, from programming events to making fudge, Wilson Commons has employment opportunities for motivated students.
The major attributes for employment in Wilson Commons are solid interpersonal skills, a professional attitude, friendliness, and responsibility. Most jobs in Wilson Commons have flexible hours, and are “schedule friendly.” Many of the areas are supervised by a student with experience who reports to the professional staff in Wilson Commons Student Activities.
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The Common Market employees are responsible for the sale of candy, newspapers, tickets and sundry items. Customer service skills are essential and prospective employees must have blocks of time available during regular business hours. Experience in cash sales and cash registers is helpful, but not required. The Common Market also hires students to make the homemade fudge that is sold.
THE COMMON CONNECTION
Serving as the main point of contact for individuals and groups looking for information about activities and places to go, Common Connection employees are expected to be knowledgeable about many facets of the University and local community. Regular duties include giving out information regarding events in person, on the phone and though e-mail; managing the key sign-out for Wilson Commons, maintenance of the Lost and Found Log, and assisting students with transportation information. Knowledge of the campus and Rochester community is helpful along with an outgoing personality and eagerness to help others.
THE HIVE GAME ROOM
The Hive Desk Attendant is responsible for the video games, board games, pool tables, and other recreational activities in the Hive. Attendants check out recreation equipment, ring up sales, and help with the game room promotions and programs. Qualifications include the ability to work accurately with money; responsibility, friendliness, dependability, and a flexible schedule. Cash register experience is helpful but not required.
HARTNETT GALLERY
Hartnett Gallery staff are responsible for greeting gallery patrons, answering and discussing questions regarding the exhibition, guarding the art exhibitions, and supervising the gallery during building hours. Gallery staff should work well with people and be punctual. No specialized knowledge or training is required, although this might be a rewarding opportunity for students with an interest in art.
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Several opportunities are available as Program Assistants in Wilson Commons. Possible position responsibilities include: coordinating van reservations and usage of the SA vans and assisting the professional staff in coordinating major events, community building programs, and special programs throughout the year. Program Assistants may be responsible for general secretarial duties, correspondence, computer work, filing and other responsibilities as required. These positions call for responsible, dependable people who require minimum supervision. A flexible schedule is most helpful.
EVENT SUPPORT
Members of the Event Support crew are responsible for all non-classroom related audio-visual set ups on campus. Extensive training is provided for sound, lighting, and technical work. Event Support personnel are also responsible for general Wilson Commons room set-ups and audio-visual support. Event Support personnel must have flexible schedules and be must be able to take direction as well as work independently.
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Student Employee of the Month
November 2008
Please help me in congratulating Becky Orenstein from the Common Market as the November Student Employee of the Month for Wilson Commons Student Activities! Becky shows initiative by being very willing to take on extra projects like new jar labels and holiday decorating. She has also been nominated for her friendly and helpful attitude to customers.
Honorable Mention:
- Annamarie Spielmann from the Common Market for being consistently noted by the managers for great work and for always making sure the Market is stocked
- Becky Schubmehl from the
October 2008
Please help me in congratulating Bill Mack as the October Student Employee of the Month for Wilson Commons Student Activities! Bill works in the Hive and as a Manager Sub. He successfully balances both positions and he is always very willing to help out fellow employees and cover extra shifts when needed.
Honorable Mention:
- Scott Forrester-Sims from the Common Market for helping out a fellow Hive worker when she had an emergency
- Katherine Laureano from the Common Connection for going out of her way and helping a student with event planning information
September 2008
Please help me in congratulating Jared York from the Common Market as the September Student Employee of the Month for Wilson Commons Student Activities! Jared received several nominations that explained all of the behind the scenes work he does to make the Market successful. Several of his employees explained how he is always making sure they are informed about Market issues and that he is building relationships with all of his fellow employees. He is also willing to bring new ideas to the Market. Congrats, Jared!
Honorable Mention:
- Noelle Miller from the Hive for always going out of her way to help others including taking shifts for her fellow co-workers even on her birthday
- Ashley Clarke from the Common Connection for her great attitude, her willingness to go above and beyond when helping customers, and showing initiative as a new employee
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