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Peer Leader: Student Activities Programming Board Program Assistant (SAPB) | Program Assistant, Student Union Movie Organization (SUMO)

Carleton College
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The Peer Leader Program serves to synthesize the work of these 11 offices into one developmental experience for students’ current and prospective aspirations. These roles not only allow students the platform to work with staff to create programming, resources, and peer support for the campus community but also offer students opportunities to think critically about and commit diligently to their own development and skill attainment. 

Student Activities Office and the Carleton Student Association
Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB)
Program Assistant, Student Union Movie Organization (SUMO) 

Mandatory Training

  • Spring Peer Leader Celebration: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  • August 31 - September 4, 2026: SAPB/Peer Leader Training
  • September 7 - 12, 2026: New Student Week
  • Paid mandatory training

All Staff Events

  • Halloween Weekend (Saturday, October 31, 2026 Fall Term)
  • Midwinter Ball (Saturday, February 6, 2027 Winter Term)
  • Sproncert (Saturday, May 22, 2027 Spring Term)

Peer Leaders at Carleton College

Carleton’s peer leader program provides leadership development experiences to more than 200 student employees across 13 campus offices. As peer leaders, Carls are ambassadors for their offices and connect students to vital resources offered by the college. They develop skills in a collaborative work environment and are involved in leading programs and services that foster a sense of belonging at Carleton.

Peer leaders receive intentional coaching, engage in ongoing self-reflection, and participate in other opportunities to grow into outstanding young leaders fully prepared to succeed in life after graduation. 

Program Assistant, Student Union Movie Organization (SUMO)

This position is responsible for coordinating the Student Union Movie Organization (SUMO) film series, scheduling student projectionists, and developing a variety of other film-based events, both on-and-off campus.  In addition, this position will work with student organizations in interpreting and abiding by copyright laws and licensing requirements as it relates to showing films on campus.

This position works approximately 10 hours per week during the academic year, with a combination of event planning responsibilities and assisting other students in the Student Activities Office.  This position also assists other Program Assistants in planning and implementing large, campus-wide events such as Spring Concert, Midwinter Ball, Halloween Concert, and Cowling Dances. Additional work hours may be available for break programming (i.e., spring and winter break).  

The following student position is supervised by the Program Assistant, Student Union Movie Organization:

Projectionist

Projectionists assist the Student Union Movie Organization (SUMO) Program Assistant in soliciting and showing a wide variety of titles.  These positions typically work 2-4 hours per week.  Night and weekend hours required.

Student Union Movie Organization (SUMO) Responsibilities

  • Develop a variety of movie-based student events, both on-and-off campus
  • Gather student input to select film titles each term
  • Assist other student organizations in interpreting and abiding by copyright laws and licensing requirements as it relates to showing films on campus
  • Develop and manage the SUMO budget
  • Represent SUMO during the CSA spring allocation process, ensuring all necessary financial requests are submitted and presented accurately and timely
  • Hire, train, and schedule student projectionists for the SUMO film series
  • Serve as a projectionist when needed
  • Present updates to the CSA Senate when needed
  • Maintain the SUMO website to ensure captioning information is included, and assist in the promotion of movie-based events
  • Attend weekly meetings of the Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB)
  • Support Program Assistants in planning and implementing large, campus-wide events
  • Other duties as assigned

General Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other Peer Leaders, staff, and faculty in creating a welcoming and inclusive campus community
  • Provide resources and opportunities for students to pursue and reflect on experiences that prepare students for their post-Carleton lives
  • Serve as a positive role model and mentor to students
  • Encourage students to explore and become involved in a variety of curricular and co-curricular activities on campus and in the community
  • Be a positive source of energy and information to students
  • Be available to assist with the welcoming of students and their families during New Student Week 
  • Serve as an effective participant in small group settings during New Student Week

Qualifications

  • Carleton student in good academic and disciplinary standing
  • Willingness to serve as part of a team
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
  • Assertiveness and patience in the workplace
  • Creativity, integrity, and a positive attitude
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Effective written and oral communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
  • Basic knowledge of the software program Excel
  • Ability to represent the SAPB and CSA in a professional manner
  • Willingness to work some evening, night, and weekend hours as needed
  • Sense of humor

Application Resources

We recommend that applicants make an appointment or visit SCA drop-in hours to review application materials before submitting. Appointments can be made with an SCA or a career coach via Handshake.

Carleton is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation regarding this position, email OAR@carleton.edu, contact Sam Thayer (sthayer@carleton.edu, phone number: 507-222-4464) or Elijah Genheimer (egenheimer@carleton.edu, phone number: 507-222-4500).

By submitting the Peer Leader application, you acknowledge that there will be a review of your student records for any misconduct/policy violations more serious in nature. Contact Amy Sillanpa, Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Community Standards, at asillanp@carleton.edu with any questions.

Questions? Contact Cathy Osterman (costerman, x4462)