EMDH Braden Intern

Title: EMDH Braden Intern
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Event Management, Dining and Hospitality

The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is the largest student employer at Illinois State University. We provide the campus community and guests with high-quality and professional event services and dining experiences in a variety of settings dedicated to enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community.

Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is committed to providing an outstanding dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests in all our locations.

The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, high-quality food, and superior service, by trained and caring student and professional staff. It is our philosophy to recruit, inspire, and retain talented team members while we foster their development. It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community.

The Samuel and Beth Braden Internship is a living memorial for the Braden’s established by the children of Samuel and Beth Braden. Dr. Braden was the tenth President of Illinois State University and the driving force behind the construction of the Auditorium which now carries the Braden name.

The purpose of the Braden Internship is to enhance and facilitate the academic and professional preparation of students with an interest in entertainment, event, and/or public facility management.

$14.25/hour

- Hands-on experience in assisting in the management of events and the facility
- Maintain good academic and disciplinary standing.

- Student at junior, senior, or graduate level preferred although all levels will be considered
- Ability to adapt to the needs and hours of the department - schedules will be based around events and will include evening and weekend hours
- Assist in different aspects of the Braden Auditorium duties (ushering, bag checks, crowd control, ticketing)
- Work on various projects within the department utilizing time and resources efficiently
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain a high level of concentration
- Positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate client, guest, and staff requests and exceed expectations
- Ability to work in a team environment
- The ability to lift and carry at least 75 lbs
- The ability to remain on foot for long periods of time (over one hour)

Varies, working approximately 12 hours per week for 15 weeks each semester.

Fall 2024

Resume, Essay & 2 Letters of Recommendation

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Please attach the following:
• Resume
• 500-word essay about your short- and long-range goals in event management, public relations, entertainment, or venue management fields and how the internship will assist you in attaining these goals
• Two letters of recommendation from past or present faculty/staff members or supervisors who are not related to you

Tiffany Edmiaston
[email protected]

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 .