Student Worker - Events Crew

Florida Polytechnic University

8d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences. The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Student Worker – Events Crew position entails two different aspects: 1. Event Set-Up and Breakdown Staff 2. Day-Of Event Staff Students who are hired for the Events Crew position are required to work Event Set-Up AND Day-Of Event shifts.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be in good academic standing.
Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University.
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 and have successfully completed 9 credits or more in the most recent fall or spring semester with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
This position requires a criminal background check.
This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.
Employees must be able to lift at least 25 pounds, stand for extended periods, and bend, stoop, and reach frequently.

Responsibilities

Complete required event set-ups for various on-campus events.
Break down events and store furnishing properly.
Report any problems with furnishings and/or A/V equipment to the University Event Coordinator.
Assure facility and furnishing cleanliness prior to, during, and after each on-campus event.
Clean and organize event storage rooms on a weekly basis.
Inventory event supplies and furnishings on a weekly basis.
Ensure furnishings are clean and in working order.
Perform other duties on shift as assigned by the University Event Coordinator.
Check-in with the University Event Coordinator upon arrival at the event to learn specific requirements and expectations of the assigned event.
Inspect the event space and ensure it is in good condition for the client prior to the start of the event.
Meet with the client prior to the start of the event to ensure that the room/space is set up according to their desired specifications and make sure they have everything they need as well as any special direction for the event.
Ensure all doors are unlocked for the event, pending any special instructions from the client regarding a specific time for doors to open for the event.
Monitor the event, aid in any needs, and address any concerns.
Ensure the event is successful in the eyes of the client as well as Event Services.
Assist with procedures in case of an emergency during the event.
Report any issues or concerns to the University Event Coordinator prior, during, and after the event.
Perform other duties on shift as assigned by the University Event Coordinator.