Event Services Rep, Flex

Vanderbilt University • Brentwood, TN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Communication within and outside the Vanderbilt community is an essential responsibility of the position and should reflect Vanderbilt's values of quality education and a welcoming environment for all members of Nashville's diverse community. Event Assistants will receive training to ensure they are prepared to assist visitors. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required, but availability to assist at events during regular business hours would be an added benefit. Some events may span more than three hours, sometimes ending around midnight. Dyer’s event season typically runs from March through December.

Requirements

• Good people, customer service, and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Strong attention to detail is necessary.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet to find practical solutions are necessary.
• A desire to engage in-person with persons of all ages, and a strong ability to effectively communicate to members of a diverse audience is necessary.
• Ability to lift 50lbs is necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required, but availability to assist at events during regular business hours would be an added benefit.
• AED training and certification is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a professional and outward-facing representative, interacting with clients, guests, vendors, and the general public.
• Assist with and oversee event setup and tear-down, ensuring spaces are prepared according to event plans and restored appropriately afterward.
• Act as an on-site point of contact during events, answering questions, providing directions, and helping address client and guest needs.
• Coordinate with staff, vendors, and event organizers as needed to support event logistics and day-of operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level