Gain valuable career experience and become a Norris Student Employee Leader!
Who May Apply
- Any undergraduate student may apply for a student supervisory position at Norris
- All current Supervisors wishing to continue their leadership role must re-apply for next year
- Work-Study is recommended but not required for all positions
University Career Advancement
Visit the Career Advancement website for sample cover letters and resumes, and information on other career services.
How to Apply
- Look in the table below to find the Norris leadership job(s) you are interested in
- Prepare your cover letter and resume as Word, text, or PDF files
- Apply for all supervisor positions here: https://forms.dosa.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=853965
NOTE: More positions will likely be added later during the current academic year.
2025-26 Norris Leadership Positions
| Position Title | Position Description | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| ARTica Darkroom Supervisor |
ARTtica Darkroom Supervisor.pdf Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Arts and Programs, the Dark Room Supervisor will be responsible for equipment and facility upkeep, maintenance, and readiness in the dark room, especially for the darkroom photography course during the academic year. |
Kimberly Mills Assistant Director, Arts & Programs kimberly@northwestern.edu |
| Norris Production & Programs Student Supervisor |
Norris Production & Programs Student Supervisor.pdf Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Arts & Programs and Program and Production Coordinator, the Norris Production Student Supervisor helps develop and oversee a team of programs staff to successfully plan, develop, and execute Norris-centered programs and events. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director and Coordinator, the Programs Supervisor works closely with student and professional staff throughout departments at Norris to plan and execute programs successfully. This role will also help to oversee Production on the Cohen Pavillion/Lawn by being a student production manager. Teamwork and dependable communication are essential to the success of this role. |
Kimberly Mills Assistant Director, Arts & Programs kimberly@northwestern.edu |
| Norris Programs Student Supervisor |
Norris Programs Student Supervisor.pdf Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Arts & Programs and Program and Production Coordinator, the Norris Programs Supervisor helps develop and oversee a team of programs staff to successfully plan, develop, and execute Norris-centered programs and events. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director and Coordinator, the Programs Supervisor works closely with student and professional staff throughout departments at Norris to plan and execute programs successfully. Teamwork and dependable communication are essential to the success of this role. |
Kimberly Mills Assistant Director, Arts & Programs kimberly@northwestern.edu |
| Norris Technical Services Supervisor |
Technical Services AV Supervisor.pdf The Norris Technical Services (NTS) Supervisors work closely with the NTS Manager, NTS Student Employment Supervisor, and AV Student Technicians to oversee staffing and operations of the Norris Center event spaces, the Guild Lounge, and occasionally support the Performance and Satellite Venues (PSV) in their spaces. Additionally, NTS Supervisors aid in the various office duties of NTS AV Student Techs. |
Bryan Clark |
| Performance and Satellite Venue Supervisor |
The Norris Center Performance Venues Supervisors work closely with the Production Manager to oversee staffing and operations of the Norris Center Performance and Satellite Venues including Cahn Auditorium, Ryan Family Auditorium, Shanley Pavilion, Lutkin Hall, the Great Room, and the 2122 Performance Hall. PSV student staff will also support the Norris Tech Services team in the NTS office or on events, including virtual or hybrid events.
|
Emily Crespo |
Note: Current student supervisors will have to reapply for their positions. If the positions in the department that you apply for are filled, there is an opportunity for your application to be sent to other departments still in need of leadership roles.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the Norris Student Leadership Search, please contact the manager listed for each job above.
Applicants must participate in a paid all-staff training in the fall (tentative) and area-specific training time as scheduled by your supervisor; be subject to quarterly reviews by area supervisors; complete quarterly employment surveys and/or evaluations; and attend regular staff development and advancement opportunities throughout the academic year.