Student workers and performers are a key component to the success of Reunions. 

Listed below are student employment opportunities during Reunions 2026, May 21 - 24. If you are interested in working for Reunions, please complete the Reunions 2026 Student Employment Application. Once you submit your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a copy of your responses. If you do not receive this email, please double-check that your application was submitted successfully. Contact studentreunions@princeton.edu with any questions or concerns. 

• Application Opens: Monday, October 20 
• Application Priority Deadline: Tuesday, December 9 
  • If you apply by this date, your application will be included in the first group shared with hiring managers for review. Applications received after the priority deadline will still be accepted, but they’ll be shared later, after the application closes. 
• Application closes: Sunday, January 18 

The application is a requirement for most of the employment opportunities listed below and your interest will be shared with the appropriate hiring managers. Note: If the application is a requirement for the position you are applying for, you must submit the 2026 application to be eligible for hire.

In order to be hired and paid by the University, a student worker must complete the I-9 form (employment eligibility verification) with the Student Employment Office (330 Alexander Street, 4th Floor) by May 1, 2026. More information can be found on the Student Employment website.

Campus housing is provided for all student workers during Reunions. If applicable, student workers must move from their academic dorm and into their assigned Reunions dorm room on Sunday, May 17. All student workers are eligible to purchase a Reunions wristband to access the headquarters sites from 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Student crews needing ongoing access to a headquarters site are provided a wristband by their employer. 

If you have any questions, please email: studentreunions@princeton.edu.

Alumni Engagement hires a student crew to assist with the overall logistics of running Reunions. Work starts on the Tuesday before Reunions and concludes on the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2026. Duties include, but are not limited to: providing general information to alumni about Reunions, supporting the major reunion crews, delivering items around campus, posting signs, staffing events, managing lost and found, and assisting with the P-rade. You must submit the Reunions 2026 Student Employment Application to be considered for this position, regardless of whether you have worked Reunions in the past.

The APGA hires a student crew to oversee the logistics of running the graduate alumni reunion, headquartered at the Cuyler-1903 Courtyard. Work starts on the Monday or Tuesday before Reunions and concludes on the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2026. Duties include, but are not limited to: working alumni registration, setting up and breaking down the headquarters site, overseeing children’s activities, posting signs, tending bar, stacking tables and chairs, and setting up for meals. You must submit the Reunions 2026 Student Employment Application to be considered for this position, regardless of whether you have worked Reunions in the past.

Campus Dining serves more than 40,000 meals to alumni/guests during Reunions and hires a student crew to support their work. Applicants will receive an email from Campus Dining in the spring requiring them to complete a formal application on the JobX website.

The Golf Cart Crew oversees the alumni golf cart rental program and provides transportation support for alumni and guests with mobility needs. Applicants for the Golf Cart Crew position must hold a valid, active United States or Canadian driver’s license for a minimum of two years and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record. Provisional, probationary, or temporary licenses will not be accepted. Please apply only if you meet these requirements. If selected for the position, you will be required to complete an online certification. Employment is contingent upon successfully obtaining the approved driver certification.

Undergraduate Student Housing hires a student crew during Reunions. Work typically starts the Monday of Reunions and concludes on the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2026. Duties include, but are not limited to: canvassing dorm rooms, addressing lockouts and staffing the housing registration tent. You must submit the Reunions 2026 Student Employment Application to be considered for this position, regardless of whether you have worked Reunions in the past.

The Ice and Water Crew is responsible for delivering water coolers/jugs as well as making ice deliveries around campus. Work starts on the Tuesday prior to Reunions and concludes on the morning of Sunday, May 24, 2026. The ability to lift and move many 20-pound bags of ice is a key component of the job. Crew members must have must have a valid, active United States or Canadian driver’s license held for a minimum of two years and a satisfactory motor vehicle record. Provisional, probationary, or temporary licenses are not accepted. You must submit the Reunions 2026 Student Employment Application to be considered for this position, regardless of whether you have worked Reunions in the past.

The 5th – 65th Reunions hire a student crew to oversee the logistics of running the reunion. Depending on the crew, work starts either on the Monday or Tuesday prior to Reunions and concludes on the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2026. Duties include, but are not limited to: staffing alumni check-in, setting up and breaking down the headquarters site, overseeing children’s activities, posting signs, tending bar, stacking tables and chairs, setting up for meals and ensuring proper disposal of trash and recycling. 

Student crew members are hired by the student crew managers(s) in consultation with the alumni volunteers for each reunion and managed by the student crew manager(s). You must submit the Reunions 2026 Student Employment Application to be considered for this position, regardless of whether you have worked Reunions in the past. Please note: The deadline for crew managers to finalize their crew roster is March 1, 2026.

Alumni Engagement hires a student crew to oversee the logistics of running the Old Guard Reunion for alumni celebrating their 66th or older reunion. Work starts the Tuesday prior to Reunions and concludes on the afternoon of Sunday, May 24, 2026. Duties include, but are not limited to: staffing alumni check-in, setting up and breaking down headquarters, posting signs, tending bar, stacking tables and chairs, setting up for meals, and addressing issues related to campus housing for alumni. You must submit the Reunions 2026 Student Employment Application to be considered for this position, regardless of whether you have worked Reunions in the past.

Alumni Check-In /Miscellaneous Reunions Assignment Crew helps welcome and check in the alumni and guests of the non-major reunion classes as well as the graduating class, along with other duties as needed. Work starts on the Wednesday before Reunions. Alumni Check-In/Miscellaneous Reunions Assignment Crew members must also be available to work as Commencement ushers from Sunday, May 24 through Tuesday, May 26. Applicants will receive an email in the spring requiring them to complete a formal application on the JobX website. 

Commencement ushers are the front-line support in welcoming families to campus, ensuring a positive guest experience. Student ushers perform a wide variety of tasks during Baccalaureate, Class Day, Senior Prom, Step Sing, Graduate Hooding Ceremony, and Commencement while assisting in the operations of the events. Additional information will be posted on the Campus Support Services website.