Event Staff (03 Student) 14 Positions
About Worcester State University:WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.
Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcesterthe second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester Stateapproximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about.
Job Description:TITLE: Event Staff
DEPARTMENT: Conference & Event Services
SUPERVISOR: Caitlin Kincaid
SCHEDULE: Varies as needed; maximum of 18.5 hours during the academic year.
The position with Conference & Event Services is one of importance to Worcester State University's active event program. This position is highly visible and interfaces with all elements of the campus community including the President's Office, Admissions Department, Student Organizations, and a variety of campus guests.
The Event Staff are a direct reflection of the Conference and Event Services Office and the University. Every student is expected to present a positive image to all guests and clients. This is accomplished through a neat appearance, a pleasant and friendly disposition, attention to detail, and a commitment of service to ensure success.
General Statement of Duties: Assist the Conference & Event Services Office as needed with various tasks such as event setups, breakdowns, and staffing.
Responsibilities: - Move, arrange, and breakdown tables, chairs, podiums, stages, and/or audiovisual equipment for University events both on and off campus.
- Staff events and provide last minute logistical or production needs.
- Provide superb customer services to our internal and external clients by representing the University while assisting students, faculty, and off-campus guests before, during, and after events.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Function independently and as a part of a team.
- Must be able to move furniture and lift objects of up to 30lbs
- Perform general office tasks as assigned
- Must be available for office mandated work dates (to be given ahead of time), such as University Events up to and including Commencement
- Must be available for nights, weekends and selected holidays
- Attendance at August Training is required
Requirements:Qualifications: - Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
- Attention to detail and strong customer service skills.
- Exercise Problem Solving Skills
- Refined Time Management Skills
- Must be enrolled full-time (undergrad-12 hours) in the current session to be eligible for employment. (For summer sessions, if not enrolled in a summer session; must be registered for the upcoming fall semester) and hold a G.P.A of 2.0 or higher
- Student Event Staff must be in good judicial standing as determined by the University
Additional Information:Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.
This position is available for WSU students only
Hourly Rate: $15.00
Application Instructions:Students must apply online.
This position is for WSU students only.