Event Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:
The Event Assistant serves as the primary contact during an event, providing customer services for clients and information for necessary service areas.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The employee in this position will have the following essential job functions:
Serve as a resource during events to ensure client satisfaction, resolving issues that may arise during an event or meeting
Provide beverage, snack, lunch and dinner service setup when applicable
Provide light housekeeping assistance
Create and place event signage prior to events
Assist with event coordination as needed
Assist in maintaining clean and organized resources storage areas and office
Monitor the venue and surrounding area for cleanliness, temperature control, and other issues related to the facility
Must maintain a high standard of personal appearance, including proper business attire and nametag when interacting with campus guests
Must be well organized and possess the ability to take initiative by anticipating guest needs and exceeding expectations
Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
EDUCATION:
The person in this position must be a high school graduate. College experience is highly desired.
EXPERIENCE:
The person in this position must have customer service experience. Event planning and coordinator experience is highly desired.
SUPERVISION:
The person in this position will supervise no one.
The person in this position will report to the Associate Director of Event Productions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The person in this position will work in an office environment. The employee assists during events on campus that will require walking, lifting and working outdoors.
EQUIPMENT:
The person in this position will use the following equipment: standard office equipment.