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University of Florida · 1 day ago

Event Production Student Assistant

Gainesville, FL

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad

$14/hr - $14/hr

The University of Florida is seeking a Student Assistant for the Event Production department. This role involves providing customer service, assisting with event setups, and maintaining organization of equipment while working in a fast-paced environment.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Customer serviceEvent setupAudio-visual troubleshootingCommunication skillsWillingness to learnCPRFirst AidTeam collaboration

Required

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

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

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

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