Student Event Manager: Campus AV & Events

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Student Event Manager to support the A. Ray Olpin Student Union. You will schedule event reservations, coordinate all arrangements for events, set up equipment, and manage AV technology during events.

Ideal candidates are current U students who can lift 20–50 lb gear, work day and weekend shifts, and communicate with staff across departments. The role is part-time on campus and offers experiential pay at $14.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Must be a U Student.
• Able to lift speakers and equipment that weighs around 20-50 lbs.
• Must be an efficient and productive worker with an ability to react quickly under pressure.
• AV background not required but favorable especially in sound and speaker systems.
• Working cellphone that you can be contacted on.

Responsibilities

• Receive telephone, in-person, and online requests for event reservations and make appropriate arrangements
• Answer emails within one business day, communicate with Chartwells Dining Services daily, process credit card transactions, print setup worksheets, finalize setup details, and attend weekly meetings.
• Inspect building and all room setups throughout the day to ensure that cleaning and setup have been completed before events
• Become familiar with setups, takedowns, and all Union equipment
• Be a resident expert on AV equipment, including but not limited to projectors, speakers, microphones, mixers, and lights
• Work AV during events, including occasional evening or weekend events
• Assist crew as needed with setups, takedowns, trash, tables, chairs, linens, etc
• Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned

Skills

U Student

Work under pressure

AV familiarity

Tools

AV Equipment

Job description

The University of Utah is seeking a Student Event Manager to support the A. Ray Olpin Student Union. You will schedule event reservations, coordinate all arrangements for events, set up equipment, and manage AV technology during events.

Ideal candidates are current U students who can lift 20–50 lb gear, work day and weekend shifts, and communicate with staff across departments. The role is part-time on campus and offers experiential pay at $14.00/hr.