Position Function:
The Event Management & Game Operations Fellow will perform duties related to assisting in all aspects of event management for special events, athletic games, team practices and other programs, meetings and events as assigned. Responsibilities include pre-event facility set up, post-event break down and conversions, unlocking and securing event facilities and monitoring event operation procedures.
Salary Grade: 09
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist in event management and operations for all sponsored contests, games, and events.
2. Participate in event set-up, break-down and clean-up.
3. Provides customer service to game/event personnel, spectators, clients, athletic teams, and staff to ensure clean, secure, and safe game, event, and facility conditions at all times.
4. Responsible for working events and securing facilities at assigned events.
5. Performs related duties as assigned.
The above essential duties are representative of major duties in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all duties may be assigned to a position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in related field
- Experience: One (1) year with general knowledge & understanding of intercollegiate athletics
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work long and irregular hours including weekends.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
• Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.
• Job frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping / kneeling/ crouching/ crawling, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
• Job occasionally requires climbing or balancing and lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Please include a resume and cover letter with your online application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
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