Special Events & Guest Services - Student Assistant

About the role

This position supports the Special Events and Guest Services department, facilitating well-managed events that enrich the college-going experience, build campus pride, and engage the CSUSB community.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set ups and tear downs in the Coussoulis Arena and campus wide.
  • Building stages
  • Setting up tables, chairs
  • Pipe and drape
  • Other equipment as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director or Lead.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to learn and perform assigned work
• Follow oral instructions
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students
• Communicate effectively with all levels
• Read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.

Special Qualifications

• Admission or registration as a CSU student.

Required Qualifications

• Maintain a 2.0 GPA or greater per semester and cumulative.
• Enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate).
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people
• Ability to learn quickly and complete assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to multitask
• Detail oriented
• Punctual / Reliable
• Able to work both in a team or individual environment
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Maintain good attendance
• Able to observe safety rules and operate equipment safely
• Knowledge of production is very helpful including sound and lights
• Able to interface with the client and ability to follow directions
• Basic experience in events set ups, or technical production is preferred, but will train
• Must be dependable, responsible and able to work independently or with a crew

Special Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.90 per hour. The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.

Position Information

• Work status: Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal
• Academic year available hours: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)
• Summer available hours: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm)

Application Deadline

The application deadline is: July 21, 2026; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Background Check
• Driver’s License Check
• I-9
• Smoking Policy
• Clery Act