Student Affairs Harris Ctr Event Staff

Grinnell CollegeGrinnell, IA
Onsite

About The Position

Harris Center student staff oversee daily operations of the Harris Center and carry out daily tasks. Staff are responsible for Harris Center operations when the director or other appropriate student affairs administrative staff is not available. A large part of the job is to be an ambassador for the College and the Harris Center. Staff are responsible for assisting with the security of the Harris Center, understanding and performing opening and closing procedures, and emergency procedures regarding fire, evacuation, etc. Staff will aid others in the overall use of the building and will also be required to provide technical services to those using the facility. This includes setting up and taking down chairs, tables, podiums, etc. in designated areas within the facilities; and understanding and providing audio and visual support for programs and activities throughout the facility. Staff are also responsible for operating concession areas during specified events, event/facility usage head counts, game room operations, checking restrooms and keeping trash picked up. Staff are expected to work morning, late night and weekend shifts. Flexibility is necessary and expected. Periodically, staff are asked to cover special events and extended hours.

Requirements

  • Ability to perform lifting, stooping, and/or extended standing.
  • Commitment to providing good customer service.
  • Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Harris Center daily operations and carry out daily tasks.
  • Be an ambassador for the College and the Harris Center.
  • Assist with the security of the Harris Center.
  • Perform opening and closing procedures.
  • Understand and perform emergency procedures regarding fire, evacuation, etc.
  • Aid others in the overall use of the building.
  • Provide technical services to those using the facility, including setting up and taking down chairs, tables, podiums, etc.
  • Provide audio and visual support for programs and activities.
  • Operate concession areas during specified events.
  • Perform event/facility usage head counts.
  • Manage game room operations.
  • Check restrooms and keep trash picked up.
  • Cover special events and extended hours periodically.
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