Event Productions Student Assistant

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Student employees within the Event Productions department must be current UF degree-seeking students registered for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester. They are responsible for responding to and assisting with emergency situations and building evacuations, providing exceptional customer service with professionalism, and demonstrating a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Student employees are expected to maintain an exemplary work ethic, be proactive, self-motivated, and dependable, and participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations. They will also serve as ambassadors for the Reitz Union and the University of Florida, providing accurate information and campus resources.

Requirements

• Current UF degree-seeking student registered at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester.
• Eligible to work on campus and employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS).
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
• Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
• Must be physically able to lift 45 pounds regularly.
• Work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Work a minimum of 15 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.
• Ability to commit to at least two semesters.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff.
• Serve as an ambassador for all areas within the Reitz Union as well as the University of Florida, providing accurate information and campus resources.

What This Job Offers

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