Company Description
Augsburg University is committed to helping our students explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.
Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job – it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.
University Events has multiple openings for the set-up assistant position for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Summer is not included in this position although there are opportunities for summer employment with University Events.
Although there are two separate roles within Events, this particular posting is for the Events Set-Up Assistant position only, with the possibility of cross-training for the front desk position if needed.
Job Description
Requirements: Work-study eligibility as part of financial aid award.
Rate of Pay: $15.19 per hour
Timeframe: Ideal start date the week of August 21 but open to discussing other arrangements, carrying on through 2023-2024 Academic Year
Training will be provided.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Equipment setup for events and conferences
- Event/Classroom facility monitoring and upkeep
- General event support
- Assistance with office duties (Scheduling spaces, filing etc.)
- Audio and visual technical support
- Computer technical support
- Assistance with light cleaning of spaces between camps and conferences
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Looking for students who have previous experience working with events (i.e. have worked in a hotel, restaurant or event center before), students that are interested in Audio/Visual work or that have an interest in pursuing event management as a career.
- Knowledge of and comfort setting up audio-visual is highly preferred. Onsite technical training will be given.
- Strong customer service skills are necessary as these positions will be required to work closely with a variety of different groups on campus (both internal and external groups).
- A self-motivated, team minded individual is essential
- This position will require the ability to work some nights and/or weekends
- Much of what we do for the campus is set up audio visual equipment for meetings or events. Having base knowledge of these skills and/or the ability to pick up on them quickly is crucial for a student staffer to be successful in our department.
- Must be able to at least lift 30 lbs.
Other Requirements: Must have work-study eligibility as part of your financial aid award. Please contact Student Financial Services if you have questions about your financial aid award.
Additional Information
Augsburg University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at 612.330.1058 or email at hr@augsburg.edu. Human Resources is located at 19 Memorial Hall.
Application Instructions:
All student applicants must attach the following for consideration:
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (optional, but strongly encouraged)