Full-time Staff Positions
As the largest employer at Illinois State University, EMDH provides roughly 1,000 positions at the Bone Student Center, Student Services Building, and dining facilities throughout campus.
Each employee on our team plays a critical role in creating safe, memorable experiences for students, guests, and the entire Redbird community.
Student Employment
Working with our talented, dedicated, and diverse team will allow you to connect with peers, build professional relationships, and gain valuable transferrable skills.
For more information, email us at EMDH@IllinoisState.edu or visit our Employment Office in the lower level of the Student Services Building, Suite 110.
Extra Help
These positions provide general assistance in the areas of food service, sanitation, and culinary support.
Students: Prior to Applying
- Complete your availability using the Online Scheduling Site
- Review the list of Acceptable Documents needed for the hiring process
Why Work for EMDH?
In addition to competitive wages, flexible schedules, and leadership opportunities, EMDH also offers the following incentives:
- Limited Edition Bird Shirt: Any new student employee who completes their hiring paperwork receives a free, grey 'Fear the Bird' shirt (while supplies last).
- Refer a Friend: If a current employee encourages a friend to apply for a job and they are successfully hired, the employee receives a voucher to use in any of our retail dining venues at the Bone Student Center.
- Free/Discounted Meals: EMDH offers a free meal to all residential dining student employees and a discounted meal to all retail dining student employees before, during, or after their shifts in their respective locations.
Possible Employment Locations
- Administration Office Support Staff, Business Office, Hiring, and Marketing/Communications at the Student Services Building (SSB)
- Bone Student Center
- Event Services and Catering
- Operations and Security
- Production
- The Welcome Desk and Braden Auditorium Box Office
- Residential Dining Centers
- Marketplace at Linkins
- Watterson Dining Commons
- Bone Student Center Retail Dining Venues
- McAlister's Deli
- Qdoba
- Star Ginger
- Starbucks
- The Landing
- Timbers Grille
- Retail Dining Venues Throughout Campus
- Business Bistro, State Farm Hall of Business
- Milner Café, Milner Library
- Starbucks, Student Fitness Center
- University High School Store