Event Staff

About the role

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary’s College of California is a residential institution in the Moraga Valley, 20 miles east of San Francisco, rooted in the Catholic, Lasallian, and Liberal Arts traditions. Enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the College integrates liberal and professional education within a mission shaped by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Known for academic excellence, innovation, and responsiveness, Saint Mary’s fosters shared inquiry, meaningful student engagement, and a strong commitment to diversity, leadership, and service. At Saint Mary’s, your work has visible impact. As a close-knit residential college, employees work collaboratively across departments—your ideas, leadership, and contributions directly shape the student experience and the future direction of the institution. Colleagues partner across divisions, decisions are grounded in mission, and innovation is encouraged. If you are seeking a workplace where purpose, community, and professional growth intersect—and where your work truly matters—Saint Mary’s offers that opportunity. Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Operations or the Assistant Director of Athletics for Media Relations, Event Staff provides operational support for Saint Mary’s College athletic events and assists with the setup, execution, and breakdown of assigned events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and breakdown of facilities and equipment for athletic events.
• Perform assigned game-day responsibilities, which may include ticket sales, media table support, operating the shot clock or scoreboard, maintaining the scorebook, and other event support functions.
• Provide assistance and direction to spectators and fans as needed and promote appropriate fan participation.
• Monitor assigned areas during athletic events and support a safe, orderly, and welcoming environment.
• Recognize individuals who may require medical attention and contact appropriate personnel for assistance.
• Observe student and spectator behavior, assist with de-escalating conflicts involving students in and around the event, and request additional assistance when necessary.
• Enforce applicable College policies while performing assigned event responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: No minimum education requirement.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in athletics communications, sports information, digital media, creative content, video production, broadcasting, marketing, public relations, or a closely related field required. Experience within collegiate athletics, professional sports, or a similarly fast-paced sports or entertainment environment preferred.
• Background Clearance: Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s required background screening process, which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle record check, and a third-party background check, as applicable.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with students, spectators, coaches, staff, and other event participants.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures and reliably perform assigned event responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain a professional, attentive, and safety-conscious presence during athletic events.
• Ability to recognize situations requiring medical, safety, or supervisory assistance and promptly contact appropriate personnel.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to conflicts, disruptive behavior, or changing event conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an event operations team while independently carrying out assigned responsibilities.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to support a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all members of the College community.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and other hours based on the athletic event schedule.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Range of medical plan options (PPO, HMO, HDHP) with eligible dependents (spouse, domestic partner, children up to age 26).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA with IRS limits.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance; voluntary options including Basic Term Life, AD&D, Employee Life, Dependent Life, AD&D.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Eligible employees may enroll; can be elected independently of medical coverage.
• Disability Benefits: Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Retirement Benefits: Defined contribution retirement plan with employer contributions per College policy; voluntary pre-tax and/or Roth contributions subject to IRS limits.
• Additional Benefits & Campus Resources: Tuition Assistance Programs; access to campus fitness and wellness programs; library and Hearst Art Gallery; discounts at campus bookstore and dining; access to cultural events and campus activities; community partnerships and local discounts in the Lamorinda area.