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.
Read This Before You Apply!
We are excited about your interest in working with Conferences & Visitor Services! Our hiring process includes required steps, eligibility requirements, and important deadlines. Please read each section below carefully, even if you have applied with us in the past.
All information about our hiring process is provided on this website.
Before You Apply
- Read every section on this page.
- Pay close attention to deadlines and required steps.
- Do not rely on information from a previous hiring process or former employee.
- If anything is unclear, contact us before deadlines pass.
You are responsible for knowing and following the information on this website. Missing a requirement, completing a required step incorrectly, or missing a deadline may affect your eligibility or consideration for a position.
Our C&VS Operations
Our goal is to simplify campus services, create exceptional experiences, and help make UMD a premier destination. We could not accomplish this without the dedication and contributions of our student employees.
C&VS offers a variety of student positions, each with unique responsibilities and expectations. We are looking for students who bring the following skills and qualities:
- Full-summer commitment (May through August)
- Excellent customer service
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective time management
- Strong organizational skills
- Availability and flexibility
- Sound decision-making
- Leadership skills
- Comfort working with diverse groups of people
- Professionalism
- Valid driver’s license (required for certain positions)
If you have these skills, are committed to providing excellent service, and can commit to the full summer timeframe, a student position with C&VS may be a great opportunity for you.
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
Applications open on October 5, 2026 for Supervisor positions. Applications for Assistant positions will open on January 25, 2027.
Before applying, please review the appropriate Supervisor or Assistant checklists below to ensure you understand the requirements, deadlines, and steps for completing your application.
All new applicants (and returning C&VS assistants applying for supervisor positions) must attend one Information Session. Attendance may occur before or after submitting an application, however, we strongly recommend attending an Information Session before applying so that you understand the positions and hiring process. All applications must complete a video interview through the ELMS course “C&VS Employment.”
Check your @umd.edu email regularly for confirmations and updates. If you have any questions after reviewing the information below, please contact us at cvssummerjobs@umd.edu.
Supervisor Application Checklist
Please follow this checklist to ensure that you fully complete the application process and are considered for a position:
- Review Qualifications
Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements listed in the job description(s). - Attend an Information Session
Attendance at a mandatory information session is required. See the Information Session Dates and Locations below. - Submit the Online Application
Complete and submit your online application by October 28, 2026. The link for the application will go live on October 5, 2026 and will be posted on this website. - Check Your Email
Watch for a confirmation email in your @umd.edu account indicating that you have been added to the ELMS course: C&VS Employment. This should occur within two (2) business days after submitting your application. - Access the ELMS Course
Log into the course at elms.umd.edu using your Directory ID and password to access and complete your video interview. - Complete Video Interview
Submit both your video interview by October 30, 2026. - Second Round and Group Interview Notification
Applicants selected for the second round interview and the group interview will be notified by November 4, 2026.
Second round interviews will occur during the week of November 9, 2026 - November 13, 2026. Group interviews will be held on November 18th, 2026.
Please hold these dates on your calendar.
- Final Decisions
Final decisions will be sent via email on Friday, November 20, 2026.
Assistant Application Checklist
The Assistant Application Checklist will be posted in early January 2027. Please check back at that time for application requirements, important deadlines, and instructions for completing the hiring process.
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.
Mandatory Information Session Dates and Locations:
- September 29, 2026 - 4:00 PM - Turner Hall Auditorium
- October 1, 2026 - 5:00 PM - Zoom
- October 6, 2026 - 4:30 PM - Prince Frederick Hall Multipurpose Room
- October 15, 2026 - 12:00 PM - Turner Hall Auditorium
- October 19, 2026 - 5:00 PM - Martin 1108
- October 28, 2026 - 5:00 PM - Iribe 2207
At the information session, you will learn more about our student positions and selection process and have an opportunity to ask questions. While you may submit your application before attending, we strongly recommend attending a session before applying.
Pre-registration is not required. For the Zoom session, we require cameras on and your attendance is monitored throughout.
Questions? Concerns?
If you have any questions, please contact us at cvssummerjobs@umd.edu.