Event Staff (STUDENT/WORK STUDY)

Job Summary

This is an hourly position for current and incoming UM-Flint students (work-study preferred).

Responsibilities

• Open and close meeting rooms and event spaces.
• Perform room set-ups and take-downs for events and programs including tables, linens, chairs, podiums, coat racks, staging, and other furnishings (repeated heavy lifting required).
• Set-up and troubleshoot with audio-visual equipment (projectors, laptops, sound systems, sound cords, microphones, speakers, VGA/HDMI cords, etc.). Specific training will be provided.
• Clean meeting rooms and event spaces between events and programs including, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, wiping down furniture, cleaning windows, walls, etc.
• Represent the University of Michigan-Flint in a professional and courteous manner, providing a positive experience throughout the University of Michigan-Flint.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to guest requests, complaints, and inquiries.
• Attend scheduled staff or other assigned meetings.
• Keep accurate records of completed tasks and situations that require communication to a professional staff member.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ensure guest, customer and staff safety.
• Responsible for building security and cleanliness.
• Act in accordance with, and enforce, all University and department policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and the CAE professional staff.

Required Qualifications

• Current or incoming UM-Flint student who has registered for classes
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
• Knowledge of University of Michigan-Flint and surrounding community
• Possess good organizational skills, initiative, attention to detail, and positive attitude
• Desire to assist others and provide excellent customer service as an individual and as part of a team
• Demonstrate professional etiquette in all interactions
• Able to make sound decisions and work independently at times
• Able to lift/move 50 lbs or more repeatedly
• Able to work a flexible schedule. Available shifts vary: days, nights, weekends
• Able to work for an entire semester; prefer commitment of at least two semesters.

Modes of Work

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

Additional Information

• Work Study students preferred, but Work Study is not required.
• Must be able to work at least 10-12 hours a week.
• Position requires repeated physical movement of self, furniture, and equipment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.