Temporary | Event Captain

At the University of Notre Dame, we are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, we foster an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

About the role

The University of Notre Dame Operations, Events, and Safety (UOES) division is hiring temporary/on-call Event Captains for our campus Events department. UOES oversees the University's event management, hospitality, and customer service functions, supporting student life, academic initiatives, research activities, and annual milestone celebrations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the set up, execution, and tear down of events within the stadium and other campus locations, including Club Naimoli, Compton Family Ice Arena, and Joyce Center.
• Ensure room set up is correct prior to vendor arrival and assist facilities with pre-event preparations as needed.
• Confirm client expectations are met before the event starts.
• Ensure vendors arrive on time and set up is completed according to the agreed timeline.
• Troubleshoot A/V issues during events and assist with any necessary repairs.
• Collaborate with event planners and University departments (e.g., Facilities, Security, Catering) for seamless coordination.
• Deliver high-level customer service to event clients, campus partners, and university vendors.
• Review upcoming assigned events in the office and clarify details with the Event Specialist.
• Complete the post-event captain’s report and kitchen cleaning checklist thoroughly.

Qualifications

• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to rectify situations quickly.
• Positive attitude and respectful demeanor.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Pay

$17.50 per hour.