Event Productions Student Assistant
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Job no: 540551
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Recreation/Event Services
Department:05310000 - RU-EVENT PRODUCTIONS
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STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
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| Job Description: |
Student employees within the Event Productions department must:
- Be a current UF degree seeking student registered at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
- Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff
- Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
- Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
- Maintain an exemplary work ethic by being proactive, self-motivated, and dependable
- Participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations
- Serve as an ambassador for all areas within the Reitz Union as well as the University of Florida, providing accurate information and campus resources
Position specific responsibilities:
- Set up and strike tables, chairs, stages, podiums, audiovisual equipment, and other event furnishings independently or as part of a team, following room diagrams and event documentation for both indoor and outdoor venues
- Works collaboratively with team members while maintaining a professional, friendly, and positive attitude
- Provide customer service support and audio-visual troubleshooting with clients during setup and live events
- Assist with the transportation, distribution, and redistribution of office furniture, event equipment, and general equipment, ensuring items are returned to proper storage areas when not in use
- Conduct equipment inventories, maintain organization and proper storage of furniture and audiovisual equipment, and perform minor repairs
- Must be physically able to lift 45 pounds regularly and work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Scheduling requirements for this position:
- Work a minimum of 15 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters
- Ability to commit to at least two semesters
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, and weekend availability is required
- This position requires a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, evenings, holidays, and academic breaks as needed
- Must have availability to work at least one holiday shift per semester and one fall football game weekend shift, as needed
- Provide two weekend (Friday-Sunday) availabilities each fall and each spring semester at a minimum
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| Expected Salary: |
$14.00/Hour
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| Required Qualifications: |
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
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| Preferred: |
Experience is not required, and all training will be provided. However, candidates with the following qualities are preferred:
- The ability to work more than the minimum requirements
- Previous customer service, event, and/or AV experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A willingness to learn and be taught by your peers
- General knowledge of the University policies and Reitz Union
- CPR and First Aid certified, or willingness to obtain certification
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Must submit a résumé with application that includes all current student involvement, organizations, or current employment on campus.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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| Health Assessment Required: |
No |
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