Event Support Technician (Pool)

Piedmont Technical College; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, SC, seeks a part-time Event Support Technician to assist with events across the college's seven-county service region. The role involves preparing and supporting events in College rental facilities and designated spaces.

You will set up and break down spaces, move tables and chairs, provide onsite assistance, and respond to customer and facility needs. A flexible schedule is required to cover varied event hours, including days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn event-support technology.
• Ability to read and follow event layout diagrams and set up spaces per specifications.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, carry, and move event-related equipment and furnishings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while delivering professional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down event spaces, including tables, chairs, and related materials.
• Provide onsite support during events in College rental facilities and designated spaces.
• Respond to customer and facility needs and ensure event spaces are maintained and prepared as required.
• Work a flexible schedule based on event and facility needs (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).

Skills

Basic computer skills

PowerPoint

Reading event diagrams

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sound/audio equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This part-time position provides event and facility support throughout Piedmont Technical College’s seven-county service region, including the Greenwood, Laurens, Edgefield, Abbeville, McCormick, Newberry, and Saluda campuses. The Event Support Technician will assist with the preparation and support of events held in College rental facilities and other designated spaces. Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down event spaces, including moving and arranging tables, chairs, and other event-related materials; providing onsite support during events; responding to reasonable customer and facility needs; and helping ensure event spaces are maintained and prepared according to expectations. The position may also perform other related duties as assigned based on event and operational needs. This position requires a flexible work schedule based on scheduled events and facility rentals. Candidates must be available to work varying hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and the ability to learn other technology used to support events.
• Ability to read and follow event layout diagrams and accurately set up event spaces according to provided specifications.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform physical tasks associated with event setup and breakdown.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move event-related equipment and furnishings, including tables and chairs, as well as stack and arrange chairs as needed.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while providing professional and responsive customer service.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on event and facility needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with sound/audio equipment is preferred but not required.

Additional Comments

These are temporary, part-time positions. We regret that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to candidates individually regarding the status of their application or the status of the interview process.