Musical Entertainment Student Assistant

Under the supervision of the Coordinator-ASI Events, the Musical Entertainment Student Assistant supports the planning and execution of musical entertainment events, small-scale performances, concerts, and larger mainstream artists to meet the diverse musical interests of the Cal Poly community.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics such as setup, contracts, correspondence, and event evaluations.
• Develop a program/timeline for all musical entertainment activities in a given term.
• Provide ongoing evaluation of all ASI Events musical events.
• Devise a process for reviewing promotional material of potential entertainers, including bands, solo acts, and other types of performers.
• Be available to work all scheduled ASI Events, including those beyond musical entertainment, and actively assist with their execution.
• Develop relationships with local establishments to provide artist routing opportunities.
• Serve as liaison for musical events.
• Act as a day-of and load-in contact for all musical entertainment events.
• Oversee and manage the musical entertainment budget.
• Maintain familiarity with the evacuation plan for the work area.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and retreats.
• Provide quality customer service for all staff, participants, and vendors.
• Maintain your calendar, adhere to scheduled office hours, and follow absence procedures.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with staff and co-workers.
• Adhere to and enforce all campus and ASI departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure a safe environment for all participants.
• Commit to student development and leadership.
• Act as a program ambassador at all times with extensive program knowledge.
• Serve as a role model.
• Comply with mandated reporter requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units (4 units for graduate students).
• Ability to be highly organized and balance multiple projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and those with special limitations or needs.
• Previous participation in and experience with ASI Events preferred.
• Experience with administration, public relations, event planning, or musical entertainment.
• General knowledge of ASI Events and offerings.
• Experience in leadership or management.
• Organizational abilities and experience.
• Experience related to the musical entertainment field preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise student staff and coordinate with vendors and artists.
• Supervise program participants.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: $16.90 per hour

Schedule

• Position may require working late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires summer term (2027) work availability.
• Requires a minimum of two consecutive terms of work availability.

This position is based at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA, and is of an "at will" nature.