Arts and Crafts Center Student Assistant

Classification Title:
STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Job Description:

Student employees for this position must:

  • Be a current University of Florida full-time student in good standing with at least a 2.0+ GPA
  • Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff
  • Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
  • Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
  • Establish an exemplary work ethic by being proactive, self-motivated, and dependable
  • Participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations
  • Possess the ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays and academic breaks, as needed
  • Act as an ambassador for all areas within the Reitz Union, as well as the University of Florida, providing accurate information and campus resources

Position Specific Responsibilities:

  • Assists patrons with arts and crafts projects as well as assists with arts and crafts activities during special events, GatorNights and demonstrations
  • Serve as cashier on point of sale register and reconcile daily reports
  • Maintain, organize, and inventory all equipment and work spaces within the Arts and Crafts Center
  • Monitor patrons using equipment to ensure they are using equipment safely
  • Complete all training requirements upon being hired in a timely fashion
  • Ability to commit to working 10 or more hours per week
  • Must be physically able to lift 45 pounds
  • Other duties as assigned

Expected Salary:

$12.00 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

  • This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
  • Ability to lift up to 45lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Although no experience is necessary to apply and all training will be provided, we would prefer for all student employee candidates:

  • In addition to Spring of 2024; Summer of 2024 availability is preferred
  • Demonstrate creative abilities in various forms such as crafting or art
  • Previous experience with customer service
  • Proficient with verbal and written communication
  • Exhibit prior cash handling skills and reconciliation
  • Demonstrate arts and crafts skills
  • CPR and First Aid Certified, or willing to obtain

Special Instructions to Applicants:

  • Must submit a résumé with application that includes all current student involvement, organizations, or current employment on campus.
  • Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
No

Advertised: 10 Oct 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Nov 2023 Eastern Standard Time

Job Category
Sports, Fitness and Recreation
Job Type
unspecified
Salary
USD 12.00 per hour
Country
United States
City
Gainesville
Career Level
unspecified
Company
University of Florida
JOB SOURCE
https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/528821/arts-and-crafts-center-student-assistant