Event Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

The Event Assistant serves as the primary contact during an event, providing customer services for clients and information for necessary service areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The employee in this position will have the following essential job functions:

• Serve as a resource during events to ensure client satisfaction, resolving issues that may arise during an event or meeting
• Provide beverage, snack, lunch and dinner service setup when applicable
• Provide light housekeeping assistance
• Create and place event signage prior to events
• Assist with event coordination as needed
• Assist in maintaining clean and organized resources storage areas and office
• Monitor the venue and surrounding area for cleanliness, temperature control, and other issues related to the facility
• Must maintain a high standard of personal appearance, including proper business attire and nametag when interacting with campus guests
• Must be well organized and possess the ability to take initiative by anticipating guest needs and exceeding expectations

Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION:

The person in this position must be a high school graduate.  College experience is highly desired.

EXPERIENCE:

The person in this position must have customer service experience.  Event planning and coordinator experience is highly desired.

SUPERVISION:

The person in this position will supervise no one.

The person in this position will report to the Associate Director of Event Productions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The person in this position will work in an office environment.  The employee assists during events on campus that will require walking, lifting and working outdoors.

EQUIPMENT:

The person in this position will use the following equipment:  standard office equipment.