Event Assistant - Fowler Events Center (On Call)

Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A University in Riverside, California is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with the setup and teardown of athletic facilities and equipment. The role involves overseeing student workers during events, ensuring the operational status of equipment, and maintaining the facility. Candidates should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a high school diploma or GED required. This position may require working nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to uphold the University’s mission and values.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with athletic events setup and teardown.
• Oversee student workers engaged in day-to-day operations.
• Assess facility and equipment for unsatisfactory conditions.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to use hand and power tools

Ability to resolve customer complaints

Project planning and coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Performs a wide variety of tasks including setup and teardown of Athletics facilities and equipment related to athletic contests and special events. Assists with overall equipment maintenance and administrative functions as assigned by the Director of the Fowler Events Center. Collaborates with other University departments and/or vendors to put on a successful event. Will assist with overseeing student workers and game day operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with Athletic events setup and teardown, including press tables, court equipment, bleachers, chairs, barricades, A/V equipment, locker rooms, etc.
• Ensures all required game/practice equipment (scoreboards, goals, nets, play clocks, etc.) are operational and troubleshoots issues as they arise.
• Assists in the preparation of locker rooms, press tables, front and back of house for games/practices for home team, visiting team, and officials.
• Helps oversee student workers engaged in day-to-day operation of the Events Center.
• Oversees chapel setup and tear down with student workers.
• Implements standard operating procedures for the Events Center.
• Regularly assesses the facility and equipment for unsatisfactory and/or unsafe conditions and reports observations for resolution.
• Requests parts and supplies as needed to complete tasks.
• Works cooperatively with other Events Center staff and employees from other departments.
• Performs general custodial and janitorial tasks as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position could be responsible for assigning work and/or giving direction to part-time student workers to complete office work assignments.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to use independent judgment and manage confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Ability to understand operation of simple mechanical processes and devise corrective action.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the work described.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.