Event Production Student Assistant

Classification Title:

STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description:

Student employees within the Event Production department must:

• Be a current UF degree seeking student registered at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
• Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Maintain an exemplary work ethic by being proactive self-motivated and dependable
• Participate in all scheduled meetings trainings and evaluations
• Serve as an ambassador for all areas within the Reitz Union as well as the University of Florida providing accurate information and campus resources

Position specific responsibilities:

• Set up and strike tables chairs stages podiums audiovisual equipment and other event furnishings independently or as part of a team following room diagrams and event documentation for both indoor and outdoor venues
• Works collaboratively with team members while maintaining a professional friendly and positive attitude
• Provide customer service support and audio-visual troubleshooting with clients during setup and live events
• Assist with the transportation distribution and redistribution of office furniture event equipment and general equipment ensuring items are returned to proper storage areas when not in use
• Conduct equipment inventories maintain organization and proper storage of furniture and audiovisual equipment and perform minor repairs
• Must be physically able to lift 45 pounds regularly and work effectively in a high-volume fast-paced environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Scheduling requirements for this position:

• Work a minimum of 15 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters
• Ability to commit to at least two semesters
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and weekend availability is required
• This position requires a variety of shifts including early mornings evenings weekends evenings holidays and academic breaks as needed
• Must have availability to work at least one holiday shift per semester and one fall football game weekend shift as needed
• Provide two weekend (Friday-Sunday) availabilities each fall and each spring semester at a minimum

Advertised Salary:

$14.00/HR

Minimum Requirements:

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis up to 20 hours per week.

Please refer to the additional requirements in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience is not required and all training will be provided. However candidates with the following qualities are preferred:

• The ability to work more than the minimum requirements
• Previous customer service event and/or AV experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A willingness to learn and be taught by your peers
• General knowledge of the University policies and Reitz Union
• CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to obtain certification

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Must submit a résumé with application that includes all current student involvement organizations or current employment on campus.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

No