Event Operations Lead (Evenings & Weekends)

University System of Georgia; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus State University is seeking an Event Team Lead for University Operations to coordinate daily event setup across campus. The role oversees over 1,200 events annually and ensures work orders, diagrams and equipment meet customer expectations and standards.

Flexibility for nights and weekends is required to support university events and operations. The team lead position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Leads and assists in the setup of all events, meetings, and special gatherings, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in execution.
• Provides work direction and guidance to team members to ensure timely and high quality event setup.
• Conducts inventory and prepares items and equipment according to work order needs.
• Ensures events are set to work order specifications.
• Works with customers to understand specific needs related to event setup and execution.
• Troubleshoots event-related issues; moves and sets up equipment as required.
• Walks assigned campus areas to ensure furniture and fixtures are in good condition and reports needed repairs.
• Assists in special projects, including setup and moving furniture or equipment on and off campus.
• Assists in emergency preparations, such as clearing debris from campus pathways.
• Operates delivery trucks or equipment to assist in loading and moving materials.
• Works collaboratively with moving/setup teams and grounds teams.
• Serves as a brand ambassador of University Operations and Columbus State University.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Columbus State University is seeking an Event Team Lead for University Operations to coordinate daily event setup across campus. The role oversees over 1,200 events annually and ensures work orders, diagrams and equipment meet customer expectations and standards.

Flexibility for nights and weekends is required to support university events and operations. The team lead position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of related experience.