Event Operations Team Member

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

60d•$10

About The Position

Bring events to life! Join our team at the Melton Student Center and Student Activities Center, where you'll assist with dynamic event set-ups, seamless breakdowns, and cutting-edge audio-visual support. Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University? Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals. Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors. Make a difference. Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform. Why Work at Auburn? Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Requirements

Enrolled student of Auburn University
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0
An outgoing person willing to engage with customer population
Applicants must be available to work weekdays and weekends, including mornings and evenings
Ability to work in team environment
Ability to lift heavy equipment (25lbs or greater)

Nice To Haves

Previous event operations experience
Knowledge of large audio-visual systems
Possess some working knowledge of audio-visual equipment

Responsibilities

Move and arrange furniture and equipment needed for various customer events, including tables, chairs, staging, and podiums
Assist building staff with cleaning spaces before and after events
Assist with audio-visual set-up including data projectors, microphones, and speakers for events in the Student Center
Understand how to read basic diagrams and room set-up sheets and be able to set-up spaces according to those diagrams
Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings
Arrive promptly for shifts, dressed in provided uniforms, presenting a professional appearance and enthusiastic team attitude