Conference Administrative Assistant (CAA) - Hiring in Spring Quarter

About the role

Positions filled for 2026. Interviews in Spring Quarter. 6-8 positions available. Looking for students who are detail-oriented, friendly, responsible, and able to maintain professional standards as part of a customer service team. Previous A/V experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up for events
• Operate audio/visual equipment
• Deliver conference materials
• Provide excellent customer service
• Candidates must be comfortable moving and setting up tables, chairs, tents, large boxes, etc.
• Comfortable working in a team

Requirements

• Valid US driver's license required
• Must be comfortable driving large vehicles (SUV, 8-passenger van, etc.)
• May 16, 2026: Must be able to participate in half-day onboarding
• May 17 - June 7, 2026, exact dates TBD: Must be available for two training sessions
• June 15 - 19, 2026: Must be able to participate in a mandatory training week, ~40 hours of training, 9 am-6 pm daily
• June 20 - 21, 2026: Must be available to work the opening weekend
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays
• Must be available to attend weekly staff meetings on Wednesday evenings

Pay & schedule

• $17.15/hr (2026 rate)
• 20-35 hrs/week
• Training sessions in mid-May
• June - approximately the week after Labor Day weekend

Perks

• Flexible schedule; can take classes while working
• Can be hired to work in the academic year if summer employment goes well
• June 13 - July 2, 2026: Eligible to stay in June Temporary Housing, at no cost
• Eligible to stay in UCSB Summer Sessions housing in University Apartments. Standard Summer Session rates apply. More information will be provided upon hire
• Opportunities for advancement into leadership and management positions (Facility Services Managers)

Questions? Contact Phoebe Frisch-Gebhart (pfrisch@ucsb.edu)