Resource Acquisition Game Day Assistant (For Hire Only)

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

Be You.

Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing our work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Our collective success within and beyond the competitive arena depends on each community member being and feeling welcomed, respected, and valued. Through continuous education, reflection, humility, and accountability, we strive to develop leaders who embody these ideals.

Title

Resource Acquisition Game Day Assistant

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Position Summary

Duke University requests applications for the position of Resource Acquisition Game Day Assistant. This position supports the preparation, coordination and implementation of game day and non-game day hospitality events for the intercollegiate sports programs at Duke University.

Qualifications

One year of experience in marketing, event management or special events at collegiate or professional level preferred, or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

• 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires the ability to provide recreational assistance generally equivalent to a partial high school education.

Experience

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Job Code: 00000209 RECREATION AIDE

Job Level: 06

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00.

Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: [e-mail]; phone: [phone]).