AY Residence Life Creative Branding & Fashion Assistant (CBFA) (WS-ST2)

Job Title: Creative Branding & Fashion Assistant (WS-ST2)

Classification: Student Employee

Department Name: Office of Residence Life

Department Address: Tomson Hall Room 148, 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057

Unit Number (5 digits): 15141

Length of Position: 2026 - 2027 AY. 

Training/Arrival Period (Required):

• Move-in to the Residence Halls, Wednesday, September 2nd; 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 

• Training Begins, Thursday, September 3rd; 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

• New Student Move-in: Friday, September 4; 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

• Move-in Transition: Saturday, September 5 - Sunday, September 6 

• • Dates without timeframes will be defined for the staff member during the Training. 

Supervisor: Associate Dean of Students for Residence Life & Student Conduct/Designee

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

I. Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): The Creative Branding & Fashion Assistant will work closely with the Resident Life staff to develop unique and engaging events that foster a sense of community and contribute to the overall well-being of students living on campus. Creating new and innovative event concepts that match Resident Life's aims and values and contribute to a dynamic campus community.

II.Transferable Skills: 

• Time Management: Prioritizing daily boutique tasks and scheduling major campus events efficiently

• Adaptability: Staying flexible and handling sudden changes during live events and busy move-in days

• Creative Innovation: Designing unique branding plans, seasonal clothing collections, and new event concepts

• Collaboration & Leadership: Working with staff, managing event volunteers, and delegating store duties clearly

III.Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Event Planning & Activations:

• Plan and execute on-campus events, such as housing open houses, move-in/out initiatives, and student panels

• Organize fashion shows, pop-up shops, and merchandising activations for the boutique

• Manage event logistics, including venue booking, A/V setup, and volunteer coordination

1. Fashion Boutique Management:

• Oversee daily retail operations of the campus fashion boutique, including inventory management, visual merchandising, and styling

• Train student staff or volunteers on cashiering, customer service, and retail best practices.

• Curate seasonal collections, manage vendor or donation communications, and track sales analytics

1. Event Planning and Conceptualization:

• Work with Resident Life staff to determine the event's objectives, target audience, and intended outcomes.

1. Coordination and Logistics: 

• Coordination of all event logistics, including department selection, food, audio-visual equipment, and other resources

1. Marketing and promotion:

• Create marketing materials and tactics to effectively promote university-wide events

• To promote interest and attendance, use a variety of communication methods such as social media, flyers, and email

IV. Requirements of This Position (Education):

• Must be enrolled in a degree program at St. Olaf College during the academic year and maintain good standing in academics and conduct

• Must maintain a cumulative/semester GPA of 2.5. If a student staff member’s GPA (semester/cumulative) falls below 2.5, their retention will be based on individual consultation

• Students should have no pending cases, active sanctions, and/or resolved cases that would prevent effective performance as student staff members

V.Qualifications (Experience/Skills): 

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Knowledge of marketing,