Temporary | Event Captain

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Notre Dame is a vibrant, mission-driven community that values and supports its employees, fostering an environment of care and prioritizing well-being. The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is actively seeking temporary/on-call Event Captains for its campus Events department. The UOES Division is responsible for the University's event management, hospitality, and customer service functions, while also supporting student life, academic initiatives, research activities, and annual milestone celebrations. This role is ideal for individuals seeking their first job experience or looking to advance into a leadership position, offering a fun and supportive team environment. The University of Notre Dame has been recognized as the #1 Best Large Employer on the Forbes list, reflecting its commitment to creating a welcoming, supportive, and valued community for its employees.

Requirements

• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently
• Ability to problem solve and rectify a situation quickly
• Positive attitude and respectful demeanor
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Must commit to working a minimum of 8-10 hours per week and 2 weekend shifts per month
• Must have timely response to email/calendar requests
• Full commitment to events assigned (no call-offs within 1 week of scheduled event)
• Class/exam/vacation time must be approved and blocked within 3 weeks

Responsibilities

• Oversee the set up, execution, and tear down of events taking place within the stadium and any additional event locations on campus including, but not limited to; Club Naimoli, Compton Family Ice Arena, Joyce Center, etc
• Ensure room set up is done correctly prior to vendors arriving for event set up and assist facilities in pre event set up if needed
• Touch base with the client prior to the event start time to ensure all customer expectations are met
• Ensure all vendors arrive at their expected time and confirm that set up has been completed, according to the agreed upon timeline
• Troubleshoot A/V during an event (when needed) and provide assistance with any repairs needed
• Collaborate with event planners and relevant University departments (e.g., Facilities, Security, Catering) to ensure seamless coordination and support
• Deliver the highest level of customer service for event clients, campus partners and university vendors to maintain a positive and professional working relationship
• Spend some time in the office prior to events to review upcoming assigned events, and work through any questions directly with the Event Specialist who planned the event
• Thoroughly and thoughtfully complete the post event captain’s report and the post event kitchen cleaning checklist

Benefits

• a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported
• a deep sense of belonging
• a culture that prioritizes well-being
• opportunity to grow your career
• part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact
• work matters, and so do you!
• ranked #1 on the Forbes Best Large Employer list
• creating a workplace where you’ll feel welcomed, supported, and truly valued as part of our beloved community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed