AY Student Events Assistant (WS-ST1)

St. Olaf College • Northfield, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Student Events Assistants are current students responsible for many of the activities related to the efficient operation of the College Events office. This includes but is not limited to event location set-up, delivery of specialty items, catering support, office administration, and miscellaneous projects as assigned. Student Events Assistants will work an average of 3-10 hours per week, between the hours of 6:30 am to 10:00 pm. Student Event Fellows may work shifts on Saturday & Sunday as needed. Preference may be given to candidates with a valid drivers’ license, though it is not required.

Requirements

• Must be a current St. Olaf student in good academic and disciplinary standing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in hospitality, event management, and/or technology and media is desired, but not required.
• Preference may be given to candidates with a valid drivers’ license, though it is not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, set up, manage meeting spaces which could include, but not limited to, tables/chairs, stages, media equipment, and signage.
• Perform customer service operations such as handling guest arrival & departure, explaining procedures, giving directions, and reporting needs/concerns.
• Provide on-site support for programming and engage critically with event operations: follow a run of show, anticipate event needs, and communicate frequently and efficiently with College Events staff. Events shifts will include evenings and weekends.
• Work with a variety of St. Olaf departments to assure the success of all events.
• General office work: Storage organization, data entry, calling clients, preparing registration materials, inventory, errands, etc.
• Driving: Those who meet the St. Olaf fleet vehicle driving requirements will be asked to drive campus vehicles around campus and into Northfield.
• This role requires lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for long periods of time.
• Completing additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed