Working & Volunteering
Make Connections, Earn Extra Cash—or Both
Student Ambassador enjoy a holiday party in November 2007.
Each year, nearly 100 students work for the MIT Alumni Association in positions with the Tech Caller Program, Tech Reunions, or the Alumni Fund Office. Many students also volunteer. Get involved and get paid for it with the Association's student job opportunities, or take advantage of invaluable networking opportunities as a student volunteer.
Job opportunities
Become a Tech Caller
The MIT Tech Caller Program is comprised of paid student callers who contact MIT alumni on behalf of MIT. Tech Callers solicit donations for the Institute, field questions about MIT, thank donors for past support, and exchange stories with alumni about MIT life. The program operates year-round, and offers a fun atmosphere and flexible work hours. Interested students should apply online.
Work Tech Reunions
Earn some quick cash before leaving for the summer, and get extended dorm housing until the end of Tech Reunions. Students work with over 3,000 returning alumni and guests as part of MIT's Tech Reunions in early June. Students can apply for either a short-term (first week of June) or long-term (mid-April through early June) position. For more information, please contact Donna Savelli.
Assist Alumni Fund Office Staff
Be one of four students per year providing general office support to the Institute's Alumni Fund Office. Contact the Alumni Fund for more information or to learn of current openings.
Volunteer opportunities
Be a Student Ambassador
Student Ambassadors are a small group of undergraduate and graduate students dedicated to the positive promotion of MIT. They volunteer to serve as a liaison between the current MIT student community and two other important groups: alumni and prospective students. The application period for 2008-09 is now closed.
Join the Senior Week Committee
Senior Week is an opportunity to unite the graduating class as they celebrate their upcoming Commencement. A committee of students works with the Senior Class Council and the MIT Alumni Association to plan the wide variety of activities that make up Senior Week. For more information, please contact Katie Casey Maloney, Senior Week advisor.
The Class of 2008 Senior Gift Committee
Be a Senior Gift Committee Member
The Senior Gift, which is announced at Commencement, is the total amount of gifts made by students during their senior year. Various leadership and general participant roles are available to boost your resume and help achieve aggressive giving goals set by the committee. Successful committee candidates will have experience or interest in marketing, fundraising, or management. Interested students should contact Rosheen Kavanagh of the Alumni Fund Office.
Help Your Class in the Underclassmen Giving Campaign
The Underclassmen Giving Campaign is a fundraising effort for the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes for one week in both the fall and spring. Volunteers from each class personally solicit gifts from classmates to fund Public Service Center Expedition Grants. This is a valuable opportunity to learn about fundraising, enhance your resume, and ensure MIT students can continue their public service efforts around the world. Interested students should contact Rosheen Kavanagh of the Alumni Fund Office.
