American University
Events Assistant (Student)(FWS)
American University, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20599
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This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the
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which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process. Department:
School of Public Affairs Time Type:
Part time FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Job Description: Summary:
The School of Public Affairs is seeking students to help the Associate Director of Events, and the Events Coordinator prepare for and execute a variety of events for the School of Public Affairs. The SPA Events team supports programs from small gatherings to large, multi-day conferences. The Events Assistant role will provide students with an opportunity to hone time management, project management, customer service, and event planning skills. The SPA Events team is seeking a student to work throughout the academic year, with opportunities to work through the summer. Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to the SPA Events team by printing documents, preparing name tags, and tracking equipment inventory. Serve as on-site support for events, such as greeting guests and assisting with crowd control. Work to ensure the space is set to the client's specifications. Ensure requested technology is working ahead of the event. Assisting with catering set up and distribution of food and beverages. Deliver timely support and respond promptly to client requests. Ensure storage spaces are kept neat and clean. Attend regular meetings with the SPA Events team. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-Time. 15 hours a week. Salary Range: $17.95 per hour. Preferred Education and Experience: Prior work experience in a customer service setting is preferred. Prior work experience providing administrative support is preferred. Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Exhibit flexibility to assist with events outside of normal business hours. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Have some knowledge of basic audio-visual capabilities, such as setting up computers and microphones. Able to push, pull, or carry items up to 25 pounds. Other Details This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Visit
https://www.american.edu/hr/
for additional information about American University employment and benefits. For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email
theworkline@american.edu . American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual's genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the
Find Jobs report
which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process. Department:
School of Public Affairs Time Type:
Part time FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Job Description: Summary:
The School of Public Affairs is seeking students to help the Associate Director of Events, and the Events Coordinator prepare for and execute a variety of events for the School of Public Affairs. The SPA Events team supports programs from small gatherings to large, multi-day conferences. The Events Assistant role will provide students with an opportunity to hone time management, project management, customer service, and event planning skills. The SPA Events team is seeking a student to work throughout the academic year, with opportunities to work through the summer. Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to the SPA Events team by printing documents, preparing name tags, and tracking equipment inventory. Serve as on-site support for events, such as greeting guests and assisting with crowd control. Work to ensure the space is set to the client's specifications. Ensure requested technology is working ahead of the event. Assisting with catering set up and distribution of food and beverages. Deliver timely support and respond promptly to client requests. Ensure storage spaces are kept neat and clean. Attend regular meetings with the SPA Events team. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-Time. 15 hours a week. Salary Range: $17.95 per hour. Preferred Education and Experience: Prior work experience in a customer service setting is preferred. Prior work experience providing administrative support is preferred. Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Exhibit flexibility to assist with events outside of normal business hours. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Have some knowledge of basic audio-visual capabilities, such as setting up computers and microphones. Able to push, pull, or carry items up to 25 pounds. Other Details This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Visit
https://www.american.edu/hr/
for additional information about American University employment and benefits. For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email
theworkline@american.edu . American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual's genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.