Events Assistant (Student)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Summary:

The School of Public Affairs is seeking students to help the Associate Director of Events, and the Events Coordinator prepare for and execute a variety of events for the School of Public Affairs. The SPA Events team supports programs from small gatherings to large, multi-day conferences. The Events Assistant role will provide students with an opportunity to hone time management, project management, customer service, and event planning skills.

Essential Functions:

• Provide administrative support to the SPA Events team by printing documents, preparing name tags, and tracking equipment inventory.

• Serve as on-site support for events, such as greeting guests and assisting with crowd control.

• Work to ensure the space is set to the client’s specifications.

• Ensure requested technology is working ahead of the event.

• Assisting with catering set up and distribution of food and beverages. 

• Deliver timely support and respond promptly to client requests.

• Ensure storage spaces are kept neat and clean.

• Attend regular meetings with the SPA Events team.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 20 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Current American University student in good academic standing.

• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Exhibit flexibility to assist with events outside of normal business hours.

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Have some knowledge of basic audio-visual capabilities, such as setting up computers, microphones, and Zoom meetings.

• Able to push, pull, or carry items up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prior work experience in a customer service setting is preferred.

• Prior work experience providing administrative support is preferred.

 Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• All AU students are eligible to apply for this position, with a preference for those students with a Federal Work Study award.

• This position is an in-office work modality.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees

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