Event Staff

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A large public university is seeking student Event Staff to provide support during events. The role offers flexible scheduling around classes and requires availability for evening and weekend shifts. Candidates should possess strong communication and customer service skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and balance their academic responsibilities. Previous experience in customer service is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred (but not required).
• Ability to balance academic and job responsibilities.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends with varied shift locations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Must be available to attend department and shift-specific trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite event support/supervision in Rec Well facilities.
• Assist with event equipment setup and tear down.
• Work with university organizations and departments during events.
• Assist Scheduling & Events department with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Knowledge of campus locations

Ability to Learn different software for position

Job description

Department Overview:

Join the Rec Well team as we move Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well.

As one of the largest student employers at UW, we practice customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, professionalism, team building, and other skills that you can talk about in an interview with a future employer.

We believe we are more than a building. We’re building a movement. And we want you to be a part of it! Visit recwell.wisc.edu for more information

Anticipated Start Date:

9/17/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

Upon graduation

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 0 Maximum:20 hours

Schedule:

Based on event schedule. Evening and weekend availability required with flexible scheduling around class schedule.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $16.00

Number of Positions:

4 positions available

Qualifications:

- Previous customer service experience preferred (but not required)
- Ability to balance academic and job responsibilities
- Availability to work evenings and weekends with varied shift locations
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Must be available to attend department and shift-specific trainings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Communication
- Customer Service
- Knowledge of campus locations
- Ability to Learn different software for position.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Join Rec Well as a student Event Staff. This position works dynamic shifts and is offered flexible scheduling.

- Provide onsite event support/supervision in Rec Well facilities
- Assist with event equipment setup and tear down
- Work with university organizations and departments during events
- Equipment inventory and organization
- Assist Scheduling & Events department with other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

- Ability to lift and move equipment with or without accommodations

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/