We employ over 80 students annually in hospitality and administrative roles, and our summer conference season would not be possible without all of our student staff. The revenue generated by summer conferences helps to lower student housing fees and enhance existing residential communities.
Now Hiring
We are not currently hiring for any student staff positions, but please check back in the future as open positions will be listed here. Scroll down to see the student staff positions we typically hire for each year.
"Really good experience that helped me be more meticulous in paying attention to details and being truly organized."
-Vista, former Financial Assistant
"This position allowed me to grow and develop thoroughly! I was able to work in an environment with kind, like-minded professionals who were willing to lend help wherever necessary. I enjoyed being able to train with a large diverse staff on topics that have shaped both my personal and professional life."
- Vivian, Former Guest Services Manager
"I really enjoyed the work atmosphere in the office. Everyone was very welcoming and made me feel like the work I was doing was meaningful."
- Peter, former Operations Assistant
Other Positions
In addition to positions for which we are currently hiring, we employ a number of other students in Conference & Hospitality Services. The positions listed below are currently filled or are seasonal positions that we are not currently hiring for. As we open applications, these positions will be listed above under "Now Hiring."
Details
- Set up for events at the Loma Pelona Center, operate audio/visual equipment, provide excellent customer service, work autonomously and as a team
- Looking for students who are detail-oriented, friendly, responsible, and able to maintain professional standards as part of a customer service team. Previous A/V experience a plus.
- Candidates must be comfortable moving and setting up tables and chairs
- $16.25
- 5-15 hrs/wk, varies depending on the number of events each week
- Must be available to work evening and weekend shifts
- Questions? Contact David Sanders (dbsanders@ucsb.edu)
Perks
- Flexible schedule; can take classes while working
- Can be hired to work in the summer if academic year employment goes well
$16.75/hr (2024 rate)
- Late Winter/Spring Quarter: 8-12 hrs/week
- Summer Quarter: 40 hrs/week (8am-5pm) in summer with option to reduce to 30 hrs/week during Summer Session B
2024 working dates
March 4th – September 6th
Main Job Duties
- Assist in the planning of a wide variety of summer conference programs staying in University-owned residence halls and apartments.
- Responsibilities include assisting Conference Managers with tasks like organizing conference planning materials, compiling the weekly conference e-newsletter, tracking shipments, creating signage, answering phones, data entry, working summer conference registrations, assembling and distributing name badges and other conference materials, photographing events for our social media channels, and assisting with other administrative projects.
- Questions? Contact Lauren Weiner (lweiner@ucsb.edu)
Perks
- Gain valuable work experience in a professional, collaborative, fast-paced event office environment, and transferable hospitality, administrative, customer service, and problem-solving skills
- Eligible to stay in June Temporary Housing from June 15, 2024 - July 2, 2024 at no cost
- Eligible to stay in UCSB Summer Sessions housing in University Apartments. Standard Summer Session rates apply. More information will be provided upon hire
Required
- Excellent communication and planning skills, ability to multitask and adhere to deadlines, organized and self-reliant, skilled in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- UCSB conduct check and background check required
- Weekend shifts are required on Sat. August 17 - Sun. August 18
Desirable
- Previous customer service and/or professional office experience.
Details
- Responsible for general ledger reconciliation, purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, preparing deposits, preparing financial reports, operating a cash register, general office duties, data entry, data analysis projects, and business systems analysis projects
- Year-round position (including the summer)
- Heavily utilizes Excel and Google Sheets
- 10-15 hrs/week in school year, 30-40 hrs/week in summer
- $16.75/hr
- Questions? Contact Brian Shively (bshively@ucsb.edu)
Perks
- Make your own schedule; can take classes while working
- Résumé building position where you will gain extensive experience in financial tracking, database management, and practical application of accounting principles in a business environment
- Exposure to both the business/finance and hospitality/service industry
- Opportunities to work closely with career staff and independently on projects with limited supervision
- Workstation located in your own private office (shared with a second student over the Summer)
- Eligible to stay in June Temporary Housing from June 15, 2024 - July 2, 2024, at no cost
- Eligible to stay in UCSB Summer Sessions housing in University Apartments. Standard Summer Session rates apply. More information will be provided upon hire.
Join our team and help us welcome over 17,000 guests to UCSB! We are looking for professional, organized, customer service-oriented students who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to manage their own team.
Handshake posting #8497456
Application closes Monday, January 22, 2024, at 6:00 AM
$18.00/hr (2024 rate)
- Winter/Spring Quarter: 3-12 hrs/week
- Summer Quarter: 40 hrs/week
2024 dates
February - approximately Labor Day weekend, with the possibility of working until September 21, 2024
Main Job Duties
- Hire, train, and supervise a front desk staff of 12-20 student Guest Services Representatives
- Manage 2-3 summer conference front desks in University residence halls and apartments to assist summer conference guests
- Responsible for front desk operations, scheduling staff, attending weekly pre-conference meetings with Conference and Dining staff, overseeing conference check-ins and checkouts, customer service, problem-solving, administrative tasks, approving timecards, etc.
- Questions? Contact Phoebe Frisch-Gebhart (pfrisch@ucsb.edu)
Perks
- Summer accommodation in a University-owned apartment
- 17 meals/week at the Dining Commons during the summer
- Great resume builder! Supervision experience in a professional environment with transferable hospitality, administrative, customer service, and problem-solving skills
Requirements
- Mandatory weekly training sessions Winter/Spring Quarter
- Mandatory training week June 17-21, 2024 (~40 hours of training, 8 am - 5 pm daily)
- Must be available to work opening weekend (June 22-23, 2024)
- Must be available to attend weekly staff meetings on Wednesday evenings
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays
- Overnight on-call rotation
- Valid US driver's license is strongly preferred, but not required
Join our team and help us welcome over 17,000 guests to UCSB! We are looking for professional, organized, customer service-oriented students who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to manage their own team.
Handshake posting #8497487
Application closes Monday, January 22, 2024, at 6:00 AM
$18.00/hr (2024 rate)
- Winter/Spring Quarter: 3-12 hrs/week
- Summer Quarter: 40 hrs/week
2024 dates
February - approximately Labor Day weekend, with the possibility of working until September 21, 2024
Main Job Duties
- Hire, train, and supervise a staff of 6-8 student Facility Services Operators that set up for events, operate audio/visual equipment, deliver conference materials, and provide excellent customer service
- Responsible for scheduling staff, attending weekly pre-conference meetings with Conference and Dining staff, completing FSO tasks as needed, customer service, problem-solving, administrative tasks, approving timecards, etc.
Previous A/V experience is a plus. - Candidates must be comfortable moving and setting up tables, chairs, tents, large boxes, etc.
- Questions? Contact Phoebe Frisch-Gebhart (pfrisch@ucsb.edu)
Perks
- Summer accommodation in a University-owned apartment
- 17 meals/week at the Dining Commons during the summer
- Great resume builder! Supervision experience in a professional environment with transferable hospitality, administrative, customer service, and problem-solving skills
Requirements
- Mandatory weekly training sessions Winter/Spring Quarter
- Mandatory training week June 17-21, 2024 (~40 hours of training, 8 am - 5 pm daily)
- Must be available to work opening weekend (June 22-23, 2024)
- Must be available to attend weekly staff meetings on Wednesday evenings
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays
- On-call rotation for staff questions
- Must have a valid US driver's license and be comfortable driving large vehicles (SUV, 8-passenger van, etc.)
All positions are filled for 2024.
Looking for students who are detail-oriented, friendly, responsible, and able to maintain professional standards as part of a customer service team.
$16.25/hr (2024 rate)
- 20-35 hrs/week
- 50+ positions available
2024 dates
June - approximately Labor Day weekend, with the possibility of working until September 21
Main Job Duties
- Provide front desk staffing in University residence halls and apartments to assist summer conference guests
- Responsible for conference check-ins and checkouts, responding to guest needs, assisting with lockouts, providing excellent customer service, administrative tasks, etc.
- Questions? Contact Phoebe Frisch-Gebhart (pfrisch@ucsb.edu)
Perks
- Flexible schedule; can take classes while working
- Experience in a professional environment with transferable hospitality, administrative, customer service, and problem-solving skills
- Eligible to stay in June Temporary Housing from June 15, 2024 - July 2, 2024, at no cost
- Eligible to stay in UCSB Summer Sessions housing in University Apartments. Standard Summer Session rates apply. More information will be provided upon hire
- Opportunities for advancement into leadership and management positions with pay increases (Returning CDAs, Guest Services Manager in Training, and Guest Services Managers)
Requirements
- Must be able to participate in a mandatory training week June 17-21, 2024 (~40 hours of training, 8am-5pm daily)
- Must be available to work opening weekend (June 22-23, 2024)
- Must be available to work evening, weekend, and overnight shifts, as well as some holidays
- Must be available to attend weekly staff meetings on Wednesday evenings
All positions are filled for 2024.
Looking for students who are detail-oriented, friendly, responsible, and able to maintain professional standards as part of a customer service team. Previous A/V experience a plus.
$16.25/hr (2024 rate)
- 20-35 hrs/week
- 6-8 positions available
2024 dates
June – Mid-September
Main Job Duties
- Set up for events, operate audio/visual equipment, deliver conference materials, provide excellent customer service
- Candidates must be comfortable moving and setting up tables, chairs, tents, large boxes, etc.
- Comfortable working in a team
- Questions? Contact Phoebe Frisch-Gebhart (pfrisch@ucsb.edu)
Perks
- Flexible schedule; can take classes while working
- Experience in a professional environment with transferable hospitality, administrative, customer service, and problem-solving skills
- Eligible to stay in June Temporary Housing from June 15, 2024 - July 2, 2024, at no cost
- Eligible to stay in UCSB Summer Sessions housing in University Apartments. Standard Summer Session rates apply. More information will be provided upon hire
- Can be hired to work in the academic year if summer employment goes well
- Opportunities for advancement into leadership and management positions (Returning FSOs and Facility Services Managers)
Requirements
- Must have a valid US driver's license and be comfortable driving large vehicles (SUV, 8-passenger van, etc.)
- Must be able to participate in a mandatory training week June 17-21, 2024 (~40 hours of training, 8am-5pm daily)
- Must be available to work opening weekend (June 22-23, 2024)
- Must be available to work evening and weekend shifts, as well as some holidays