OPS External Events Operations Team

Florida Gators; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Florida's University Athletic Association is seeking OPS External Events Operation Team members to help prepare and tear down events on campus. Duties include parking support, gate attendance, and guest check-in, with physical tasks like moving furniture and stages.

Ideal candidates are at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, can stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds, and can work non-standard hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up and breakdown of events.
• Provide parking assistance, gate attendance and guest check-in.
• Move large objects such as furniture, tables, chairs, stages and podiums.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Independence

Diversity awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for OPS External Events Operation Team members that will assist the external events staff with the set-up and breakdown of all University Athletic Association events. Those duties include but are not limited to, parking assistance, gate attendants, and guest check-in. Such duties might require moving large objects such as furniture, tables, chairs, stages and podiums. This posting will be open until qualified candidates have been selected.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED (General Education Degree)
• The ability to stand for long periods of time and regularly lifting and moving up to 50 pounds is required
• Working a non-standard work week which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to work independently during event sets and possess strong attention to detail
• The ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous event set-up experience is preferred
• A positive attitude and an outgoing personality is a plus

BENEFITS:

This is a part‑time position with no associated benefits.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and may be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at‑will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer.

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