The Viking Union only accepts applications for jobs that are currently open. To view current on-campus job openings (non-work study and work study) go to the WWU Student Employment website. For more information on job responsibilities, current position openings and hiring procedures, contact the VU Senior Secretary at 650-2235.
Description: The Viking Union is a place where students meet to share common interests, participate in activities, socialize, and enjoy an environment of learning. The flexibility of the Viking Union allows a student to gain self-confidence, information, and entertainment, all within one structure. The Building Manager's job is to maintain an environment conducive to the fulfillment of these goals.
Description: Interest and experience in computer hardware and software are the essential requirements for this position. A positive attitude is required, due to a reasonable amount of physical labor and work, under stressful conditions. The ability to work with people, in a variety of situations, is an important skill for the Computer Maintenance Assistant II.
Description: Event Support Crew members need to be able to lift and move heavy objects in a safe manner, while protecting equipment and furnishings. Crew members are required to interpret floor diagrams, ensuring that specific details are carried out completely. A positive attitude is required, due to the nature of the job. Additionally, crew members are required to handle change funds, ensure tickets sales balance, and be assertive with crowd control techniques.
Description: The Event Support Supervisor is responsible for the hiring, training and scheduling of the Event Support Crew. The Event Support Supervisor obtains all applicable information relating to scheduled events during weekly Production Meetings, and is responsible for diagramming event floor plans and specific instructions for the crew to follow.
Description: Interest and experience in professional sound reinforcement and stage lighting as well as a basic knowledge of the equipment used are the essential requirements for this position. A positive attitude is required, due to reasonable amount of physical labor, training and work under stressful conditions. This is an entry level position. The student will learn various skills relating to the sound and lighting systems. The ability to work with people, in a variety of situations, is an important skill for the Event Technical Support Crew. Students with at least two years remaining at Western preferred. Must have a valid a Washington Drivers License and at least two years of driving experience.
Description: The Event Technical Supervisor is a resource person for all events requiring the use of Viking Union sound, lighting or video systems. The Event Technical Supervisor will coordinate appropriate event personnel and system operation as requested by the Event Services Manager. The Event Technical Supervisor, with advisement from the Event Services Manager, will manage the training of Event Technical Crew members.
Description: The Viking Union Art Gallery is a center of relaxation where a WWU community member can browse through an art exhibit. The Gallery is programmed quarterly by the A.S. Productions Gallery Coordinator. The Gallery attendant is responsible for insuring the safety of the exhibit, as well as reminding users that food and beverages are not allowed in the gallery.
Description: The Viking Union Information Desk provides a variety of services to the campus community. These include, but are not limited to, sales of sundries, emblematic goods and newspapers, and information about the University and its events.
Description: The Viking Union Information Desk provides a variety of services to the campus community. These include, but are not limited to, sales of sundries, emblematic goods and newspapers, and information about the University and its events.
Description: Assistants will help the Manager in the maintenance of the facility, equipment, grounds and building. Most work will be outdoors in all weather and will often be physically demanding. Transportation to Lakewood not provided. Familiarity with common landscape tools and all of the water sports equipment at Lakewood will be helpful.
Description: The Viking Union has been designated as the Lost and Found Center for the campus. Items will be periodically forwarded from the various departments and buildings and held for two quarters, at which time they will be sold to the general public. In addition, the VU provides a variety of both online and bulletin board services for the campus community.
Description: The Viking Union is the community center of campus; offering services, programs and facilities to meet a variety of needs. It provides opportunities for student involvement, leadership, socialization and activities. The VU is at an important phase in its organizational development and during the coming year, will assess its mission and vision, implement a campus-wide survey, update its promotional materials, and develop a comprehensive marketing plan. The marketing internship, then, will offer a wide variety of learning experiences and projects.
Description: The Viking Union is a place where students meet to share common interests, participate in activities, socialize, and enjoy the environment of learning. The flexibility of the Viking Union allows a student to gain self-confidence, information, and entertainment, all within one structure. The VU Office Support Staff helps to maintain an environment conducive to fulfilling these goals.
Description: The Viking Union is a place where students meet to share common interests, participate in activities, socialize, and enjoy the environment of learning. The flexibility of the Viking Union allows a student to gain self-confidence, information, and entertainment, all within one structure. The Finance Office coordinates the accounting of the Viking Union and Associated Students' budgets, ticket sales, cash funds, purchasing, and other financial transactions. The Finance Office Program Support Staff should have experience in Excel and information dissemination, as well as an aptitude for basic math.
Description: The Viking Union is a place where students meet to share common interests, participate in activities, socialize, and enjoy the environment of learning. The flexibility of the Viking Union allows a student to gain self-confidence, information, and entertainment, all within one structure. The Finance Office coordinates the accounting of the Viking Union and Associated Students' budgets, ticket sales, cash funds, purchasing, and other financial transactions. The Finance Office Program Support Staff 4 is a senior level student position.
Description: Please see the PDF for a full description of the job responsibilities.
Description: Provides weeknight support, Monday through Friday, for custodial staff.
Description: The Viking Union vehicle maintenance person(s) will be responsible for cleaning, preventative maintenance checks, and mileage verifications for the VU/A.S. vehicle motor pool, filling in for the Day Custodian when he is at lunch, and checking campus banner locations.
The Associated Students Personnel Office (VU 505) maintains a listing of available jobs within its organization.
The Center For Student Work Experience (OM-285) maintains job descriptions and existing openings for students both on and off campus.
