Overview
The Office of Events is a growing department whose primary function is to assure the events hosted by Utah State University, "Exceed Expectations".
The primary purpose of this position is to work under the direction of the Event Equipment Coordinator. The successful candidate will use discretion and independent judgment in the performance of venue and event related activities, completing assigned duties in a timely manner and in accordance with the division's standards.
The work hours for this position are flexible and will require some night, weekend, and holiday hours as needed.
Regular Shift between 7 : 30 AM -5 : 00 PM Monday - Friday
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent and ongoing customer service throughout the guest experience
- Ensure timely delivery and setup of event equipment to indoor and outdoor event locations across the University campus as well as other locations as necessary
- Facilitate inter-departmental groups with various roles and responsibilities as required
- Maintain inventory of department equipment and provide basic upkeep
- Ensure that equipment is clean and presentable
- Provide basic maintenance of departmental vehicles
- Responsibility to open, monitor, and close venues
- Maintain clean and clear access to and from venues throughout all seasons of the year
- Provide on-site assistance with events as required
- General set up and clean up, as needed, before, during and after events
- Complete other event and venue responsibilities as required including some basic janitorial duties
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
- Must be able to plan and organize work in an efficient manner and work independently
- Ability to effectively assist with multiple room sets and cleaning projects
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Strong listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Able to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments
- Productive with a solid work ethic
- Dependable and responsible contributor committed to excellence and success
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills or techniques
- Anticipate needs and independently take appropriate action
- Ability to establish positive, supportive relationships with others
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with others
Disclaimer
This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach :
Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume / CV
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary
$11.50 per hour
The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs.
Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).
Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required.
Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and / or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and / or stand for long periods of time.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact.
Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers.
USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.
As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community ofwhere all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued.
We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service.
We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful.
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The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or
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The home of USU’s main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City.
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