Dorm Crew: Reunion Jobs

Note: Due to the Memorial Day holiday and the operations of the Harvard payroll office, your Reunion Week paycheck will be split over two weeks. All overtime hours will still be accounted for.

Overview

During Reunion Week (Sunday, May 20 – Sunday, May 27), students do much of the work in helping the giant Harvard Reunion effort to run effectively.

Students who work Pre-Commencement can choose to compete for one of approximately 120 competitive reunion jobs. Approximately 350 other (non-competitive) jobs are available to all students—both those who worked Pre-Commencement and those who did not. Separate applications for non-competitive jobs will be available starting mid-March from the Harvard Alumni Association. No application is necessary for competitive jobs; you only need to tell Dorm Crew that you are planning on seeking a competitive job on your Dorm Crew application.

Please take notice:

You should not apply for a non-competitive job through the HAA and also tell Dorm Crew you are planning to seek a competitive job. If you plan to seek a competitive job and are not offered one, you may choose to then apply for a non-competitive job at the end of Pre-Commencement. In the case that you are not awarded a competitive job, you may keep your housing as long as you show up to work during Reunion Week at the Dorm Crew Office: some odd jobs may be available to you.

All bellhops, liquor crew members, night sitters, baby sitters, day and night counselors, and drivers must attend a mandatory orientation meeting on the Sunday beginning Reunion Week.

Non-Competitive Reunion Jobs

The following jobs are issued through the Harvard Alumni Association. You may apply for them separately on the HAA Reunion Jobs Application. Applicants who accept any of these positions are NOT eligible for competitive reunion jobs. For more questions on these jobs, please contact Gretchen Picken at the Alumni Association.

With Children Age 6 years and Over:

Day Counselor
There are approximately 20 counselors assigned to each of five age groups under the supervision of two Group Directors. The program is divided into 5 age groups as follows: Grape Group (6-8yrs), Red Group (9-10yrs), Blue Group (11-12yrs), Green Group (13-14yrs), Young Adult Group (15+ years). Day counselors are responsible for the safety and conduct of five to seven children and aid in the supervision of the children’s reunion activities. The children are in your complete care and supervision from 8:30 a.m. until the end of the day’s activities (as late as 11:00 p.m.) from Wednesday May 23, 2011-Sunday May 27, 2012.

Compensation: Your compensation for these services will be $11/hr plus tips, room, and partial board from Sunday, May 13, 2012 through Sunday, May 27, 2012. Day Counselors will be able to accompany children to most meals and will receive meal cards for the Greenhouse Cafe on a first -come/first-hire basis. Day Counselors are responsible for all of their own meals from May 13, 2012-May 23, 2012 when the reunion begins. Rooms must be vacated by 3:00pm on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Unfortunately, students will not be able to remain in their academic year rooms and will be given a new assignment by the Reunion Office.

Night Sitter
As a Night Sitter, you will be assigned to one child or a set of siblings, ages 6-8, to watch every evening from approximately 7:00 pm until the parents return (plan on 1:00 am). You will be on duty at this time every evening from Wednesday night, May 23, 2012 through Saturday night, May 26, 2012. You will be asked to pick up your child at the Grape Group Headquarters and walk them to their rooms and stay with them until their parents have returned. In order to receive your paycheck, you must report to the Grape Group Director every night.

Compensation: Compensation for these services will be $11/hr plus tips, room, and partial board from Sunday, May 13, 2012 through Sunday, May 27, 2012. Night Sitters can attend some meals and will receive meal cards for the Greenhouse Café on a first-come/first-hire basis. Night Sitter’s are responsible for all of their own meals from May 13, 2012-May 23, 2012 when the reunion begins. Rooms must be vacated by 3:00pm on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Unfortunately, students will not be able to remain in their academic year rooms and will be given a new assignment by the Reunion Office.

Day Counselor + Night Sitter
If you are working as a Grape Group (6-8yrs) counselor, your night-time activities are over early and you may also work as a night sitter or night counselor (position to be determined by the Night Supervisor depending on what is needed). The children are under your complete care and supervision from 8:30 a.m. until the parents return (plan on 1:00 am).

Compensation: Your compensation for these services will be $11/hr plus tips, room, and partial board from Sunday, May 13, 2012 through Sunday, May 27, 2012. Day Counselors/Night Sitters/Night Counselors will be able to accompany children to most meals and will receive meal cards for the Greenhouse Cafe on a first -come/first-hire basis. Day Counselors/Night Sitters/Night Counselors are responsible for all of their own meals from May 13, 2012-May 23, 2012 when the reunion begins. Rooms must be vacated by 3:00pm on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Unfortunately, students will not be able to remain in their academic year rooms and will be given a new assignment by the Reunion Office.

Night Counselor
As a Night Counselor, you will be assigned to a Yard entry-way where you will be responsible for the safety of Reunion children ages 9 to 14 from Wednesday, May 23, 2012 through Saturday, May 26, 2012, 7:00 pm to 1:00 am. You will be responsible for checking in the children when their day counselors drop them off. You will also be responsible for making sure they do not leave the building, unless accompanied by a parent. Each evening, a Night Supervisor will make rounds and check in with you hourly.

Compensation: Your compensation for these services will be $11/hr plus tips, room, and partial board from Sunday, May 13, 2012, through Sunday, May 27, 2012. Night Counselors can attend some meals and will receive meal cards for the Greenhouse Cafe on a first -come/first-hire basis. Night Counselors are responsible for all of their own meals from May 13, 2012-May 23, 2012 when the reunion begins. Rooms must be vacated by 3:00pm on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Unfortunately, students will not be able to remain in their academic year rooms and will be given a new assignment by the Reunion Office.

With Children Age 18 months to 5 years:

Day Baby Sitter
As a Day Baby Sitter, you will be assigned to one child age 18months-5years, to watch every day Wednesday May 23, 2012-Sunday, May 27, 2012 from approximately 8:30 am until 4:45 pm when the Night Baby Sitter will take over. You will be responsible for the safety and conduct of said child and aid in the supervision of the children’s reunion activities.

Compensation: Your compensation for these services will be $11/hr plus tips, room, and partial board from Sunday May 13, 2012 through Sunday May 27, 2012. Day Baby Sitters will accompany children to most meals and will receive meal cards for the Greenhouse Café on a first-come/first-hire basis. Day Baby Sitters are responsible for all of their own meals from May 13, 2012-May 23, 2012 when the reunion begins. Rooms must be vacated by 3:00pm on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Unfortunately, students will not be able to remain in their academic year rooms and will be given a new assignment by the Reunion Office.

Night Baby Sitter
As a Night Baby Sitter, you will be assigned to one child age 18months- 5years, to watch every evening from approximately 4:45 pm until their parents have returned (plan on 1:00 am) You will be on duty at this time every evening from Wednesday night, May 23, 2012 through Saturday night, May 26, 2012. You will be asked to pick up your child at the Rainbow/Canary Headquarters and take them to dinner and then either their rooms or their night activities and then their rooms and stay with them until their parents have returned.

Compensation: Your compensation for these services will be $11/hr plus tips, room, and partial board from Sunday, May 13, 2012 through Sunday, May 27, 2012. Night Baby Sitters will accompany children to dinner and will receive meal cards for the Greenhouse Cafe on a first -come/first-hire basis. Night Baby Sitters are responsible for all of their own meals from May 13, 2012 -May 23, 2012 when the reunion begins. Rooms must be vacated by 3:00pm on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Unfortunately, students will not be able to remain in their academic year rooms and will be given a new assignment by the Reunion Office.

Day + Night Baby Sitter
As a Day/Night Baby Sitter, you will be assigned to one child age 18months-5years, to watch every day Wednesday May 23, 2012-Sunday, May 27, 2012 from approximately 8:30 am until their parents have returned (plan on 1:00 am). You will be responsible for the safety and conduct of said child and aid in the supervision of the children’s reunion activities during the day take him/her to dinner and either his/her room or night activities and then his/her room and stay with him/her until the parents have returned.

Compensation: Your compensation for these services will be $11/hr plus tips, room, and partial board from Sunday May 13, 2012 through Sunday May 27, 2012. Day/Night Baby Sitters will accompany children to all meals and will receive meal cards for the Greenhouse Café on a first-come/first-hire basis. Day/Night Baby Sitters are responsible for all of their own meals from May 13, 2012-May 23, 2012 when the reunion begins. Rooms must be vacated by 3:00pm on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Unfortunately, students will not be able to remain in their academic year rooms and will be given a new assignment by the Reunion Office.

Competitive Reunion Jobs

The 120 competitive jobs offered to Spring Clean-Up workers are awarded based on work performance during Pre-Commencement week. Work dates refer to the maximum possible of workdays; not every position will necessarily have work on each day. Each pay period runs from Sunday through Saturday; thus, not all of your hours may be overtime depending on when they fall. Employees who work over 40 hours during a pay period will earn time-and-a-half for any hours over 40.

Workers competing for these jobs will not be informed of their status until Saturday, May 19. These positions are available only to undergraduates of Harvard College. There will be other opportunities for graduate students. A reunion job is not guaranteed to every Spring Clean-Up worker. If you are not selected for one of these jobs, chances are you will be able to obtain some other occasional Reunion Week work; you may inquire at the Dorm Crew Office every morning during that week after 9:00am.

Liquor Crew: Responsible for transportation, set-up, operation, and break-down of reunion event bars. Hours: There may or may not be overtime; number of days and hours will vary. Pay rate: $8.00/hr + tips. Must be able to work Monday through Saturday night.

Bellhop: Approximately 25. Responsible for carrying luggage, giving directions, and generally helping alumni and reunion staff. Hours: Approximately 70-85. Pay rate: $8.00/hr + tips. Must work the days of the reunion (Junior and 20th: Thursday – Sunday; 25th and 35th: Wednesday – Sunday; 50th: Sunday – Friday).

Al Powers Crew: Approximately 25. Responsible for set-up and break-down of tables and chairs for Reunion events throughout the University, in addition to some miscellaneous duties. Hours: 30-90. Pay rate: $12.00/hr. Various length options; the longest is Sunday through Sunday.

Crimson Catering Helpers: Assist Crimson Catering staff with dinner events Tuesday and Wednesday night. Hours: 5PM – 9PM both days. Pay Rate: $12.00/hr.

Op Crew: Approximately 25. Responsible for assisting House Superintendents with miscellaneous duties ranging from making beds to cleaning entries. Hours: Vary, but approximately 20-40. Pay rate: $12.00/hr. Must be able to work Monday through Sunday.

Law School Dean of Students: Approximately 5. Responsible for assisting the HLS Dean of Students with commencement set up. Note that one worker will be on stage for the diploma ceremony on Commencement day, requiring dressy attire. Hours: Appox. 40- M-W 9am-6pm, Th 6am-5pm, Fri 9am-12pm. Pay Rate: $12.00.