Events Worker

Position Summary

This is a temporary or on-call position. Provides support for concerts, sporting events, outdoor functions and related University special events. Duties may include working at an assigned station in a concession stand; preparing and dispensing refreshments; transporting, maintaining and arranging supplies, equipment and materials; operating a cash drawer; assisting with parking enforcement; acting as an event usher; and similar event related responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Congestion management and refreshment preparation
• Transportation and arrangement of supplies, equipment and materials
• Operating a cash drawer
• Assisting with parking enforcement
• Acting as an event usher
• Supporting public engagement activities, including leading tours and assisting with open house events for the Carillon
• Cooking and serving food at events
• Coordinating with the University Carillonneur to support scheduled events
• Delivering accurate historical and programmatic information about the carillon
• Ensuring a welcoming and professional visitor experience

Qualifications

• Awareness of how the carillon functions as a musical instrument (e.g., bells, clavier, range, and performance context), or the ability to learn this information through training
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals and groups
• Customer service–oriented mindset with a demonstrated ability to represent the College and University positively
• Reliability and availability to work on an on-call basis, including occasional evenings and weekends particularly over the summer months
• Ability to follow instructions, adhere to schedules, and work collaboratively with College of Music staff
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and conduct tours for extended periods, as required

Benefits

• On-call schedule with variable hours based on event needs
• Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call
• On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period

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Skills

• Event coordination
• Customer service
• Public speaking
• Music knowledge

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Varied event coverage

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Website

WWW.MUSIC.MSU.EDU