LU Stages Student Event Assistant

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Support the full-time staff of the Office of Spiritual Development by completing professional administrative tasks to enhance and fulfill the department outcomes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Works quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Assists with a variety of event-related tasks including, but not limited to, Green Room set-up/tear-down, VIP seat management, office organizing/cleaning, guest hospitality, and errand running. Demonstrates a personable, respectful, and welcoming attitude towards all LU staff and university guests. Remains abreast of existing & emerging technologies, processes, products, services, & leading industry performance benchmarks. Works effectively as a team member, embracing & fostering LU’s mission.

Requirements

• Team Player.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills, especially Microsoft office; ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Occasionally required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 25 or fewer pounds.
• Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous event planning, hospitality, or service industry experience.
• Significant availability on Wednesdays and Fridays is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Assists with a variety of event-related tasks including, but not limited to, Green Room set-up/tear-down, VIP seat management, office organizing/cleaning, guest hospitality, and errand running.
• Demonstrates a personable, respectful, and welcoming attitude towards all LU staff and university guests.
• Remains abreast of existing & emerging technologies, processes, products, services, & leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing & fostering LU’s mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees