Weekends at VU (WAVU)
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Weekends at VU invites offices, student clubs and organizations, or departments to include their events on the Weekends at VU schedule. If you or your group is interested in having your event advertised on our master-schedule, you can fill out the event submission form: Event Planning Form
If you would like to submit multiple events at once, or if you would like to collaborate on an existing event, email us at campusactivities@viterbo.edu.
Weekends at VU offers free programming for students on Fridays and Saturdays while school is in session, including ski nights, crafts, movies, and larger trips! We also collaborate with other campus and community organizations to market all of the amazing events Viterbo University and La Crosse have to offer!
Weekends at VU is currently hiring one Event Coordinator! | Application Form
Application Deadline: September, 1st 2025, at Noon.
Please contact Corey Stilwell (cjstilwell@viterbo.edu) with any questions.
WAVU Event Coordinator
Do you want to get to know students on campus?
Do you want to help plan and attend fun weekend events?
Do you want to gain skills in organization, event-planning, and budgeting?
Weekends at VU hires four (4) Programming Assistants and one (1) communications specialist. Position reports to the Student Engagement Coordinator. The Weekends at VU Programming Assistants plans and facilitates social, recreational, and community-focused programs that take place on Fridays and Saturdays when classes are in session.
Job Title: WAVU Event Coordinator
Job Description: The Weekends at VU Event Coordinators plan and facilitate social, recreational, and community-focused programs that take place throughout the week/weekend during the academic school year.
Qualifications: Applicants must be a full-time Viterbo University student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 throughout time of employment. Applicant must be willing to attend meetings and facilitate events on scheduled dates throughout the academic year.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Meet regularly with supervisors and the WAVU team.
- Work as a team to assist in the planning and facilitation of week/weekend programs (BINGO, Karaoke, Craft Night, Etc.).
- Create promotional materials for various campus advertising such as Posters, Digital Signage, Social Media Posts, etc.
- Provide on-site supervision and facilitation of events to oversee facilities use, compliance with policies, and to assist in problem resolution.
- Assist in the coordination of setup, tear-down, and cleanup of events.
- Contact and follow up with outside vendors and performers when needed.
- Communicate with Weekends at VU team and other campus/community partners before, during, and after events.
- Complete all necessary pre-event and post-event steps including budgeting, advertising, implementing, and program evaluation.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Compensation:
- $11 Per Hour (Approximately $700 - $1,400 per semester)
- Approximately 4-8 hours per week
- Up to 1-3 events per week
- Up to 1-2 meetings each week
Please contact Corey Stilwell (cjstilwell@viterbo.edu) with any questions.
Application Form
Application Deadline: September, 1st 2025, at Noon
Looking to connect with Weekends at VU? Feel free to connect with us by emailing campusactivities@viterbo.edu.