Conferences & Visitor Services (C&VS) provides administrative and logistical support to clients who want to host a conference or event at the University of Maryland. We coordinate a full range of campus services that includes meeting space reservations, transportation, dining, on-campus lodging, and much more. During the summer, we host adult/youth conferences, athletic camps, special events, and University of Maryland academic programs. Employees will have the opportunity to work with various service providers and campus departments (i.e. Dining Services, Resident Life, Transportation Services, The Stamp, etc.) to ensure the seamless operation of each conference.
C&VS offers exciting employment opportunities where you can develop your leadership and communication skills. Our positions offer valuable hands-on experience that will prepare you for a successful career upon graduation. C&VS is a great place to work because we are on campus, provide you with flexible hours, a competitive salary, and free on-campus housing for full-time employees.
Position Descriptions
Supervisory Positions
Our preferences for these positions are that you possess a valid driver’s license and are currently a student at, or recent graduate of, the University of Maryland. Below is a listing of C&VS student supervisory positions.
Assistant Positions
To apply for these positions, you must be a current student at the University of Maryland and not graduate in May. Below is a listing of the C&VS Assistant positions.
How To Apply
Summer 2026 hiring is complete. Please check back in September for information about the process and timelines for our Summer 2027 hiring.
C&VS Information Sessions
Information Sessions are available to interested students that want to learn more about our department, available positions, and operations. Our information sessions provide prospective employees an opportunity to meet with current professional and student staff, learn about our summer conference operations and job responsibilities, and ask questions.
Important information for this year regarding information sessions: Information Sessions are mandatory for new assistant and supervisor applicants.
- Mandatory for new applicants: All students applying for Supervisor or Assistant positions for the first time must attend one Information Session.
- Former employees reapplying: If you are a former employee returning to the same position, attending an Information Session is not required.
- Former assistants applying for supervisor positions: Students who previously held an Assistant position but wish to apply for a Supervisor position must attend an Information Session.
Attendance ensures that candidates are informed about the roles, expectations, and opportunities in C&VS before submitting an application.
Dates and locations of the 2027 Hiring Information Sessions will be posted in September, 2026.
Questions? Concerns?
If you have any questions, please contact us at cvssummerjobs@umd.edu.