Family Weekend Student Event Staff

Job Title
Family Weekend Student Event Staff

Requisition Number
DU14818

Department Name
1B050:Family and Parent Programs

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$13.00 / hour

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Must be a full-time student at UK for Fall 2026

Required Related Experience

None

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 20 lbs, standing for long periods of time, walking

Shift

• September 1-24, 2026: up to 5 hours per week (optional)
• September 25-27, 2026: 8 hours per day
• September 28-30, 2026: up to 5 hours per week (optional)

Job Summary

Family Weekend Student Event Staff play a critical role in shaping the Family Weekend experience at the University of Kentucky for our students and their family members. Student event staff play a key role in facilitating events during UK’s Family Weekend, September 25-27, 2026. Student Event Staff may assist with the check-in process, set up and break down events, take event attendance, manage giveaways, answer phone calls and emails from students and families, assist with placing signage around campus, serve as event hosts, and more.

Family Weekend Student Event Staff training will take place in the fall and will include virtual and in-person trainings. Student Event Staff with a current driver’s license will be eligible to complete golf cart training and may have the opportunity to drive a golf cart around campus during Family Weekend to assist with events.

Family Weekend Student Event Staff must be available to work Friday, September 25 – Sunday, September 27 (8 hours per day). Additional opportunities for work hours may also be available based on your schedule. For example, Event Staff can pick up some extra hours by preparing registration bags prior to Family Weekend.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be a full-time student at UK for Fall 2026
• Strong work ethic and willingness to assist others
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Flexible and willing to take initiative
• Enthusiastic and passionate about UK
• Working knowledge of campus and campus buildings

Expectations

• Must commit to attending and participating in virtual and in-person trainings (Fall 2026)
• Must commit to working at least 24 hours during Family Weekend (September 25-27, 2026)

Additional Opportunities

• Registration bag preparation prior to Family Weekend
• Additional opportunities as needed

Benefits

• $13.00/hr.
• Uniform tops will be provided
• Meals provided during working hours of Family Weekend.
• Tremendous opportunity to make new friends and develop leadership skills.
• First-year students are welcome to apply, though please note that Student Event Staff will be working most of Family Weekend and may find it difficult to attend some Family Weekend events with your family.
• Work-study students are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
08/26/2026

Our University Community

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.