Student: Special Event Attendant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a part-time parking attendant in Lexington. You must be a current UK student to apply. The position is off-campus with a local Lexington employer and not affiliated with UK.

Availability for third shift and weekend work may be required depending on location needs. You will courteously assist customers, handle payments, direct traffic at gates, and maintain a neat uniform. You must arrive on time, count cash at the start of your shift, and report safety concerns

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to handle cash transactions accurately.
• Able to stand for extended periods and work varied shifts.
• Must follow uniform and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions and provide directions to customers.
• Process payments for parking services and issue receipts.
• Manage traffic at entrances and exits and ensure safety.
• Report incidents or hazards to supervisor.
• Arrive on time in uniform and maintain neat appearance.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Punctual & reliable

Communication

Job description

Job Summary

15-25
Availability to Work: Special shift requirements, if any, will vary depending on a location’s hiring needs. If applicable, availability to work the 3rd shift and weekends may be a requirement.

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

What you’ll do

• Courteously assist customers by answering any questions they may have courteously.
• Deliver quality customer service, receive customer payment for parking services, and facilitate traffic flow through the gate.
• Responsible for arriving at work every scheduled day on time and in a neat and clean uniform.
• Gives directions and is knowledgeable of surroundings to inform customers of various locations in the city.
• Control traffic at entrances and exits as needed.
• Report any known accidents, observed or suspected violations of Company policy, safety hazards, or any unusual occurrence to the Facility or Senior Manager.
• Communicate debris, water, oil spills, etc., to Facility or Senior Manager.
• Ability to learn each Special Event location and knowledge of requirements.
• Count “bank” money at the beginning of the shift to verify starting total.
• Collect cash and/or coupons and maintain security of cash
• Make change and issue receipts or tickets to customers for each transaction
• Verify shift transactions against money on hand and complete cashier shift report.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers and other employees of the company.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money.
• Employees will be required to maintain a neat and clean appearance and be in complete uniform at all times.
• Employee will need good customer service skills since this is a frontline position.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/20/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 10/31/2026

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position is located off campus and is not associated with the University of Kentucky. Are you eligible to work an off campus job?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position requires additional steps after submitting your application. You will receive an email with instructions to apply directly with a third-party non-UK employer. Do you understand that you must follow the instructions in that email to complete your application?
  • Yes
  • No