Arts and Crafts Center Student Assistant

Student employees for this position must:

• Be available to start working immediately with availability to work both Summer A & B. Continued employment is based on performance.
• Be a current UF degree seeking student registered at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Participate in scheduled meetings trainings and evaluations
• Have the ability to work weekends evenings holidays and academic breaks as needed
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Be a positive representative of the University of Florida and the Reitz Union
• Be comfortable assisting large groups of people ranging from young adolescents to older adults
• Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Commit to working at least 2 shifts (10 hours) per week
• Maintain organize and inventory all equipment materials and work spaces within the ACC
• Oversee the paint-a-pot area ensuring proper use and provide guidance to patrons
• Assist and engage community members as well as patrons during socials camps and classes
• Manage customer transactions including processing credit card payments and reconciling daily reports
• Perform laundry and thorough daily cleaning to maintain a safe and organized studio
• Process pottery orders and restock supplies as needed
• Utilize Microsoft Teams and Excel for communication and administrative tasks
• Monitor patrons using equipment to ensure they are using equipment safely
• Complete all training requirements upon being hired in a timely fashion
• Must be physically able to lift 25 pounds
• Other duties as assigned

$14.00 per hour

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

Immediate availability to start working including availability in Summer A and Summer B

Although no experience is necessary to apply and all training will be provided we prefer student employee candidates who:

• Demonstrate creative abilities in various forms of crafting or art
• Have previous experience with customer service
• Are proficient in verbal and written communication
• Exhibit prior cashier skills and reconciliation experience
• Show a strong passion for crafting
• Hold a CPR and First Aid Certification

Immediate availability including Summer A and Summer B.

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.