Student Volunteer Program

The NJ Conference for Women, a program of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Alliance, is the largest one-day gathering of professional women in the State of New Jersey. Now in its 13^th year, the Conference brings together nearly 700 dynamic business leaders from a variety of business sectors for a day of learning, networking, inspiration and growth.

This year, the NJ Conference for Women will be held Friday, October 3 at the Hyatt Regency Princeton.

In an effort to expand the mission of the Conference and reach our community’s next generation of female business leaders, the NJCFW is proud to announce our Student Volunteer Program. Through this program, college students will have the opportunity to experience the NJ Conference for Women, spend a day networking with our region’s business leaders, and gain valuable volunteer experience.

The Application for 2025 is NOW OPEN! Submit Applications Here!

PROGRAM DETAILS

• 8-10 college students will be selected through an application process to serve as 2025 NJCFW Student Volunteers
• Those students will spend Friday, October 3 at the NJ Conference for Women assisting Conference Staff with conference operations. Some potential duties may include:
  • Assisting with Breakout Sessions, including welcoming attendees and introducing the speaker.
  • Assisting with the on-site registration process
  • Acting as ambassadors at the Conference Help Desk
  • Assisting Conference attendees with wayfinding
  • Assisting with pre-conference set up and post-conference breakdown
  • Other age- and ability-appropriate duties as assigned
• The NJ Conference for Women can provide a letter of recommendation where appropriate.
• A pre-conference prep session will be held via Zoom for Student Volunteers the week before the Conference.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Students must currently be enrolled in a college or university.
• Student volunteers must be available to be on-site at the Hyatt Regency Princeton from 6:00 am – 4:30 pm on Friday, October 3.
• Student volunteers must have their own transportation to and from the Hyatt Regency Princeton on the day of the Conference.
• Student volunteers will be expected to dress professionally the day of the Conference.
• Suggested skill set:
  • Comfortable public speaker
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to interact comfortably with local business leaders
  • Eager to network, engage, and maximize the Student Volunteer experience
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds