About the role#
The A. Ray Olpin Student Union is looking for a Student Event Manager to help coordinate and implement event arrangements. This role involves managing the scheduling of reservations, setting up event spaces, and operating audiovisual equipment. You will work 16 hours per week on a variable schedule that includes day and weekend shifts.
What you'll do#
- Handle event reservation requests received by phone, in-person, or online.
- Manage administrative tasks including answering emails within one business day, processing credit card transactions, and printing setup worksheets.
- Coordinate daily with Chartwells Dining Services and attend weekly meetings.
- Inspect rooms and the building to ensure setups and cleaning are completed before events.
- Serve as the expert on audiovisual equipment such as projectors, speakers, microphones, mixers, and lights, and operate this gear during events.
- Assist the crew with physical tasks like setting up and taking down tables, chairs, linens, and managing trash.
- Learn the proper procedures for all Union equipment, setups, and takedowns.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current University of Utah student.
- Ability to lift speakers and equipment weighing between 20 and 50 lbs.
- You must have a working cellphone for communication.
- Efficiency and the ability to react quickly when working under pressure.
- An audiovisual background is not required but is considered a plus, particularly experience with sound and speaker systems.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- The position is part-time and paid at a rate of $14.00 per hour.
About University of Utah
The University of Utah is a public research institution based in Salt Lake City. Founded in 1850, it serves as the state flagship university. The campus houses the only academic medical center in Utah. It maintains a large staff of over 12,000 employees.
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