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Title: Extra Help Event Staff
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: Advancement & Foundation Operations

Job Summary

This extra help position hosts events at Ewing Cultural Center. They are responsible for overseeing preparation of events, serves as an information source for vendors, coordination of vendors locations on the property, and ensuring the policies of the Cultural Center and Illinois State university are adhered to. Also oversees events in process, opens and closes the property, as well as securing the manor. Works with clients to ensure events run smoothly, contacts appropriate ISU Personnel if mechanical problem or security issues occurs.

Additional Information

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$15.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Ability to work varied shifts including nights and weekends

Work Hours

Varies, up to 28 hours per week maximum. Nights and weekends required.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

March 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Cover Letter

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment and are paid for hours worked only. Extra Help employment does not guarantee permanent placement. Extra Help employees may only work up to 900 total hours.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
bcplese@ilstu.edu 
309-438-8315

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.