Event Setup Assistant, WCP (Student)

University of Texas at Austin

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Event Setup Assistants are responsible for the physical setup/breakdown for all meetings and events in the William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center (WCP). The position is highly collaborative with other event support departments at WCP. This role is open to both Work Study and Non-Work Study students.

Requirements

Must be a current student at The University of Texas at Austin and meet the University's student employment eligibility requirements, including enrollment in at least six (6) semester credit hours, unless otherwise eligible under University policy.
Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
Dependability and punctuality
Ability to follow through on tasks until completion
Ability to take direction, have strong problem solving and time management skills
Ability to lift and move furniture and must be able to lift over 50 lbs
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Must be flexible, adapt easily to change, self-motivated and can learn quickly
Ability to interact with a variety of clients, staff, and visitors
Scheduling flexibility with ability to work evenings

Responsibilities

Ensure that all room and event setups are completed as listed in the event setup worksheets and/or setup diagram.
Setup/breakdown tables, chairs, stanchions, staging, etc. as necessary to meet the needs of the WCP.
Lock and unlock meeting rooms as needed.
Moving boxes, equipment, furniture etc. into or out of storage.
Report all facility or equipment problems to the supervisor.
Attend any scheduled meetings and training sessions.
Assist loading dock with deliveries as scheduled.
Complete all paperwork, as assigned by supervisor.
Assist with set up of AV equipment and help return any AV equipment to its proper location upon completion of events.