Summer IWS - Public Affairs, Conference and Event Services Student Staff - 21-22

Responsibilities: 1. Set up and take down events, portable chairs, staging, tables, pipe and drape, flooring, and other equipment for the successful execution of events. 2. Operates equipment, such as pallet jacks, and scrubbing machines. 3. Provides debris removal and other general labor activities. 4. Maintain and repair event equipment. 5. Transport equipment to and from offsite storage, as is necessary. 6. Perform general maintenance and janitorial duties as needed. 7. Assist students, clients and university visitors s needed. 8. Attend and participate in planning, training, and staff meetings. 9. Assists with various department and organization projects and special assignments as needed. 10. Reports to work when scheduled, on time, in a proper and clean uniform. Personal appearance and grooming must conform to the CES dress code. 11. Performs other assigned duties as required.

Education and Experience: • Previous experience working in an event setup or related field preferred. • Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results in a fast-paced environment. • Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur. • Professional appearance and attitude are essential. • Have a working knowledge of hand tools.

Preferred Skills: • Computer knowledge, i.e. PowerPoint, Social Media & New Technology. • Attention to detail. • Customer focused. • Willingness to learn new things. • Requires ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours. • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. • Ability to understand and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.

Work Schedule: The priority work schedule is our open hours and during special events. Work hours can be flexible to accommodate the students' class schedule: • Sunday: No hours • Monday-Saturday: Varies depending on workload

Work Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job: • Normal office environment

Physical demands included here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: • Reaching/handling • Stooping/kneeling • Crouching/crawling • Pushing up to 100 lbs. • Pulling up to 100 lbs. • Lifting up to 50 lbs. • Carrying up to 20 lbs

Number of Positions: 3-4

Pay Rate:  $10

Supervisor:  Charity Deel charitydeel@upike.edu 

To Apply, complete required sections and upload your academic schedule (and practice schedule) in addition to uploading your resume or complete and upload the document titled "Student Employment Application".

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or admission of students. Inquiries may be directed to the University of Pikeville Title IX Coordinator by calling 606-218-5216.