Are you looking for an amazing, one-week, paid opportunity this summer?
Alumni Affairs and Development (AAD) is now hiring 100+ student staff positions for Cornell Reunion from June 4-7, 2026!
Reunion job opportunity descriptions:
Clerk, Van Driver & Set-Up Worker
Reunion? What’s that?
Every June, over 7,000 Cornellians and their families come back to Ithaca for their class/affinity group Reunion. The weekend is packed full of programming from class/affinity events, class/affinity receptions and meals, Cornell lectures, family-friendly activities, dance parties, and more. Think of it as the ultimate summer camp for alumni with activities running all hours of the day.
Learn more:
Attend a Reunion Student Worker information session(s) to learn more.
What do Clerks do?
Reunion Clerks are an integral part of Reunion execution. Both Reunion Class Clerks and Reunion Head Clerks are responsible for providing hospitality and customer service to all guests throughout Reunion Weekend. As a clerk you’ll staff Cornell’s largest alumni event: Reunion!
Reunion Class Clerk:
This position is responsible for providing hospitality and customer service to a specific Reunion class/affinity group throughout Reunion Weekend. Class Clerks assist with the daily logistics to provide an exceptional Reunion experience for alumni and their guests. Please, refer directly to Workday job posting for complete details.
Reunion Head Clerk:
Reunion Head (Headquarter) Clerks are an integral part of Reunion preparation and execution. This position is responsible for assistance with logistics and resource coordination, training, and support of Reunion student employees working to provide an exceptional Reunion experience for alumni and their guests. Head Clerks will support Reunion and CSYAP team operations through assistance with projects, programs, and resource coordination related to Reunion planning and implementation efforts. Please, refer directly to Workday job posting for complete details.
What’s in it for me?
- Starting pay at $16.50/hr. With free housing and meals if working during designated meal shift times.
- Networking with alumni; attendees love to hear what student life is like today and will seek out conversation with clerks.
- Opportunity for continued employment.
Please apply if you:
- Have no other obligations during from Monday June 1st – Sunday June 7th, for Clerk training and Reunion Weekend.
- Are currently a full-time Cornell student set to graduate 2026-2029.
- Are committed to completing an I-9 form which requires physical documentation of a social security card or other documents.
I’m interested!
Applications open March 1st – April 24th.
Apply to be a class clerk
Apply to be a head clerk
Have you been a Reunion Clerk before? If so, please reach out to Jamie Hom.
Other job opportunities
These additional roles help make Reunion a success.
Van Driver
Pleasant, courteous drivers with strong interpersonal skills are needed to meet alumni and staff transportation needs from Thursday, June 4, through Sunday, June 7 (4 days only). Earn $16.50 per hour for 30-40 hours. Hours vary depending on the needs of the day.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid US driver’s license and a safe driving record. Applicants should also be familiar with Cornell’s campus and the Ithaca community and have the ability to operate a seven-passenger minivan.
If hired, a brief online driver safety training will need to be completed and drivers will need to register with Cornell Fleet Services and complete a driver release form.
Set-Up Worker
Reunion set-up workers needed Thursday, June 4 through Sunday, June 7 (4 days only) to assist facilities team with Reunion behind the scenes work. Responsibilities include preparing grounds and facilities for events, adding and removing event supplies (tables, chairs, decorations, etc.), adding and removing tent walls, and assisting with clean up and minor repairs. Applicants must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Pay is $16.50 per hour for an average of 40-60 hours. Workdays are rain or shine. Hours vary depending on the needs of the day. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Positive attitude and team orientation required.
Questions on our Van Driver and Set-Up (Facilities) Worker? Contact Maxwell Race at mmr256@cornell.edu
