Temporary Paz Center

DC101 Dickinson College; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Generous time off

Parental leave

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Dickinson College is seeking an Event Setup & Housekeeping Assistant to support the Center's day-to-day operations by preparing event spaces, turning over guest suites, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.

This casual, as-needed role offers a flexible schedule with hours varying based on events. Ideal for someone dependable, adaptable, and comfortable with hands-on physical work in a collegiate setting in Carlisle, PA.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, carrying, bending, and moving furniture or equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high cleanliness standards.
• Dependable, flexible, and comfortable working in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support a team‑oriented workplace.
• Prior hospitality, facilities, or event support experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down banquet-style events, arrange tables, chairs, linens, and equipment; keep spaces clean and guest-ready.
• Complete full turnovers of guest suites; clean, restock, and reset per standards; report maintenance needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas and guest spaces; restock coffee stations and amenities; manage inventory.
• Work a fluid, variable schedule that changes weekly; be available for evening and weekend shifts; adapt to last-minute changes.

Skills

Physical labor

Attention to detail

Dependable

Flexible

Team-oriented

Job description

About Dickinson Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

Position Department Advancement - John M Paz Alumni and Family Center

Position Details

The Event Setup & Housekeeping Assistant supports the Center's day‑to‑day operations by preparing event spaces, turning over guest suites, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. This is a casual, as‑needed position—not a full‑time or guaranteed‑hours role. Weekly hours vary significantly based on event bookings and guest activity; some weeks may offer many hours, while others may offer few or none. The schedule is typically confirmed at the end of each week for the following week. This role is ideal for someone who is flexible, dependable, and comfortable with hands‑on physical work.

Essential Functions

• Event Support Set up and tear down banquet‑style events, including arranging tables, chairs, linens, and equipment. Ensure event spaces are clean, organized, and guest‑ready. Assist with post‑event cleanup to return spaces to standard condition.
• Guest Suite Turnovers Complete full turnovers of guest suites in preparation for arriving guests. Clean, restock, and reset suites according to established standards. Report maintenance needs or issues promptly.
• Facility Operations & Cleanliness; Plant Maintenance Maintain cleanliness of common areas, meeting rooms, and guest spaces. Restock coffee stations and guest amenities throughout the Center. Monitor and replenish inventory needed for events and daily operations. Support general upkeep tasks to ensure the Center remains welcoming and functional. Provide bi‑weekly care for the existing plants. Purchase new or replacement plants.
• Scheduling & Availability Work a fluid, variable schedule that changes weekly based on event and guest needs. Be available for evening and weekend shifts when required. Adapt to last‑minute schedule adjustments. Understand that hours are not guaranteed and may range from many in a busy week to none in a slow week.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, carrying, bending, and moving furniture or equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high cleanliness standards.
• Dependable, flexible, and comfortable working in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support a team‑oriented workplace.
• Prior hospitality, facilities, or event support experience is helpful but not required.

EEO/Diversity Statement

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

We invite you to take a virtual tour of our campus and explore our Careers at Dickinson College video.

• a comprehensive medical insurance plan
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• generous time off
• parental leave
• homebuyer assistance
• tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24
• upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee

Dickinson welcomes those who are seeking to be part of an intellectual and social community that values justice, free inquiry, diversity, and equal opportunity. It is a fundamental policy of the college to respect pluralism, civility and mutual understanding within its community. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other protected class. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Individuals with disablities who require an accommodation to complete the employment process should contact Human Resource Services at [phone], [e-mail] or by visiting our offices Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET).

All applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date indicated.

We must physically verify the original of each document provided and we must obtain a copy of those required documents.

Employees must complete the Form I-9 to document verification of their identity and employment authorization.

Employment with Dickinson College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dickinson College to ensure a safe learning and work environment for our students, staff, and faculty. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Federal legislation requires institutions of higher education to inform prospective members of our community about its most recent crime/incident statistics, crime prevention and security programs and activities, policies concerning the reporting of crime, and related information in accordance with the Campus Security Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act. You can obtain this information by contacting the Department of Public Safety, Dickinson College, 400 W. North St - Rear, Carlisle, PA 17013 or call (717)-245-1349.