Event Support Assistant - UAA Performing and Fine Arts
About The Position
The College of Arts & Sciences Fine Arts Building is recruiting for student Event Support Assistants. Student assistants work on campus on an as needed basis during the fall and spring semester, mostly in the evening and on weekends, with the possible of additional work in the summers. Event Support Assistants are responsible for ensuring that events within the Fine Arts Building operate smoothly both in front of house and behind the scenes. Fine Arts Building Event Support Assistants will be asked to take on various front and/or back of house roles as needed to ensure events run smoothly in a welcoming environment.
Requirements
- To be eligible for student employment, an applicant must: A) Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or B) Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters; and C) Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or is a newly enrolled student.
- This position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs., work in high, tight spaces, and maneuver small flights of stairs.
- Students must be able to work assigned hours, with weekend and evening hours required.
- Event assistants do well when they are organized, able to follow detailed instructions, work independently, exercise sound, independent judgement, and communicate clearly and in a positive manner with other students, staff, faculty, clients, and patrons in the building.
- Dependability is crucial.
Responsibilities
- Ticket sales
- Patron attendance tracking
- Usher orientation/coordination
- Enforcement of general theater policies such as seating or food and beverage policies
- Maintaining a clean and secure house and lobby
- Answering general questions from patrons and visitors
- Operating sounds, lighting, recording, and video equipment
- Videotaping events for building departments and/or resident organizations
- Level one troubleshooting of audio/visual needs and equipment in building classrooms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
