Pizza and Politics Student Coordinator - Part-time

50% - Program Development and Execution:

• Brainstorm guest topics and speakers, work with the Director and Director of Programs and Student Affairs to approve P&P topics and guests.
• Formally invite P&P guest speakers.
• Under the supervision of the Director of Programs and Student Affairs, execute P&P program logistics; order catering; arrange for transportation of materials and speakers to/from campus with the assistance of staff; assist speakers in preparing materials; host and facilitate programs; prepare speaker gift bags; send thank you notes; and update attendance. 
• Assist with general event set-up and tear-down including moving chairs, tables, and other event related furniture.
• The P&P Coordinator will be expected to assist with some evening events throughout the semester by handing out programs, setting up chairs, handling microphones for Q & A, thanking attendees, and/or other duties as assigned by staff.

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7-12 hours per week, Monday-Friday, including both daytime office hours, meetings, and evening events. Availability from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Fridays is required.

Sarah Stacy, sarahstacy@ku.edu, (785) 864-4900

$11.50/hr

The Dole Institute of Politics hosts a variety of programs during the academic year, such as political discussions, interview sessions, and roundtable discussions. The Dole Institute of Politics’ Student Advisory Board (SAB) is a way for dedicated students to get involved and volunteer their time and energy. It is a group of students that are interested in politics, public service, and leadership, and take part in volunteer, educational, and social events as well as monthly meetings.

We are currently hiring a Pizza & Politics Student Coordinator. 

The Dole Institute hosts Pizza and Politics (P&P) on 4 Fridays each fall and spring semester, usually in the Kansas Memorial Union. Speakers for this program series include local public servants, academics, and journalists who speak to topics relevant to KU students. The coordinator reports to the Director of Programs and Student Affairs and meets regularly with the Dole Institute Director to produce and execute each P&P program.

Hours: 7-12 hours per week, Monday-Friday, including both daytime office hours, meetings, and evening events. Availability from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Fridays is required.

Temporary

For a complete application, please attach as one document: 

•  A cover letter containing an assessment of your skills related to the required and preferred qualifications as well as topic ideas you would be interested in covering if hired as the P&P Coordinator; Please indicate in your cover letter all student positions at the Dole Institute that are of interest.
• A resume or curriculum vitae.

To ensure consideration apply before the application review starts on Monday, 4/6/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

(3) Availability from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Fridays is required and availability some Tuesday-Thursday evenings to work at Dole Institute programs.