Game Day Hospitality & Events Assistant

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a Resource Acquisition Game Day Assistant to support planning, coordination and execution of game day and non-game day hospitality events for Duke Athletics. The role involves working evenings and weekends with up to 19.9 hours per week, including event setup, on-site coordination, and post-event wrap-up.

Education required is a partial high school level, with preferred experience in marketing or event management at collegiate or professional levels.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in marketing, event management or special events at collegiate or professional level preferred, or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in customer service, event management, operations.
• Ability to handle physical work in setting up and managing hospitality & event opportunities with long hours and weekends being part of the job. Must be able to lift/move 50 pounds.
• Shares the responsibility of the mission, strategic planning, and goals for Resource Acquisition & Duke Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Max of 19.9 hours/week; includes event operating hours, with night/weekend hours expected.
• Handle set ups & breakdowns for events within Resource Acquisition.
• Serve as day of event coordinator at events.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Customer service experience

Event management

Operations experience

Lift 50 pounds

Education

Partial high school education

Job description

Duke University is seeking a Resource Acquisition Game Day Assistant to support planning, coordination and execution of game day and non-game day hospitality events for Duke Athletics. The role involves working evenings and weekends with up to 19.9 hours per week, including event setup, on-site coordination, and post-event wrap-up.

Education required is a partial high school level, with preferred experience in marketing or event management at collegiate or professional levels.