Leadership Opportunities

Get Involved with a Student Organization

What better way to continue or start your leadership journey than joining or creating your very own student-run organization!

To explore Macalester’s 90+ active student orgs, visit Presence! You can search by org type, read about org missions, and get in touch with the groups you are interested in!

Interested in starting an org? Contact [email protected] to chat with the Student Orgs Committee about how to pursue the chartering process. 

Serve as an Orientation Leader or Orientation Coordinator

Orientation Leaders (OLs) support new students as they enter the diverse academic, intellectual, and social culture of Macalester throughout our five-day Orientation program. These student role models provide reassurance, help students start to shape their own Mac experience, encourage involvement in campus life, build Mac’s community of respect, and provide information about campus resources and services. OLs are also invited to facilitate supplemental Life at Mac Workshops & Wellness Breaks. Orientation Leaders participate in a four-day training program focused on collaboration, trauma-informed facilitation, inclusive leadership, active listening, and navigating group dynamics. This is a volunteer position.

Check out the 2023 OL position description and Google form application!

Orientation Coordinators (OCs) play an integral role in the creation of a welcoming environment for new students and their families as they transition into the Macalester College community. The OCs also assist with the planning, implementation, and coordination of Orientation Leader training and all Orientation content and events. They also serve as peer leaders and mentors to the OL cohort. This is a paid ~30 hour/week summer position open to three students. OCs must have already served at least one year as an OL to be eligible.   

Check out the 2023 OC position description and Google form application!

Questions? Contact Emi Menk ([email protected])

Work as a Student Employee

CSLE provides meaningful educational opportunities and leadership development coaching through student employment. Student staff are an integral part of the daily operations of our office. 

Questions? Contact CSLE ([email protected])