Student Event Specialist – (Fall)

About the role

Serves as a student event specialist. This is a student position which encompasses customer services, AV support for clients, room set ups, beverage services and opening/closing buildings. This position assists with special projects for the camps and events we have in the building throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Customer services
• AV support for clients
• Room set ups
• Beverage services
• Opening/closing buildings
• Auxiliary with special projects for camps and events

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 Term as an undergraduate student in good standing at the University of Oklahoma
• Attach Fall 2026 Schedule and Cover letter
• Background check
• Food handlers certificate paid for by the Forum
• Training for minors on campus, along with other required University policy trainings
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to take constructive feedback and criticism
• Strong listening skills
• Ability to work independently with specific guidelines to perform routine tasks and problem solve when needed
• Communicate frequently and effectively with staff and supervisors
• Maintain standards for workplace courtesy and respect
• Understand audio visual technology and ability to learn/keep up with ever-changing technology
• Respond in a positive manner to service requests and provide excellent customer service

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Audio Visual technology and equipment
• Flexible and ability to handle last minute changes
• Able to work as part of a team and work independently

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to take constructive feedback and criticism
• Strong listening skills
• Ability to work independently with specific guidelines to perform routine tasks and problem solve when needed
• Communicate frequently and effectively with staff and supervisors
• Maintain standards for workplace courtesy and respect
• Understand audio visual technology and ability to learn/keep up with ever-changing technology
• Respond in a positive manner to service requests and provide excellent customer service

Benefits

No benefits are offered at this time.

Pay

Targeted salary of $9.50 - $10.50/hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule days, nights and/or weekends up to 18 hours per week dependent upon client/building needs.

Travel

Not required.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check

Yes.