Event Productions Student Assistant

Classification Title:

STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

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
• Establish an exemplary work ethic by being proactive, self-motivated, and dependable
• Participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations
• Possess the ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays and academic breaks, as well as commit to working 10 or more hours per week
• Complete all training requirements within the first five (5) weeks of employment
• Be able to physically lift up to 45 pounds; as needed
• Act 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:

• Works independently or as a team to physically set up tables, chairs, stages, audio-visual equipment, and other furniture consistent with room diagrams and provide technical support for events occurring at the Reitz Union
• Responsible for interpreting all Event Management System (EMS) documents to determine event requirements and setups
• Provides customer service support by responding via a two-way radio to calls for assistance
• Assists with transportation, distribution, and redistribution of office furniture, event equipment, and general equipment returning all items to the proper storage area when not in use
• Conducts equipment inventories, separates all damaged equipment, and completes minor repairs
• Maintains furniture and/or audio-visual equipment in meeting rooms, common areas, and storage rooms
• Operates sound reinforcement and lighting systems to support a variety of live events
• Other duties as assigned

Advertised Salary:

$13.00/HR

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Although no experience is necessary to apply and all training will be provided, we would prefer for all student employees to:

• Demonstrate previous experience with customer service.
• Candidates will be able and available to work the entire academic year.
• Possess the ability to work shifts during the early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Proficient with verbal and written communication.
• CPR and First Aid Certified, or willing to obtain.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Must submit a résumé with application that includes all current student involvement, organizations, or current employment on campus.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

No