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Event Productions Student AssistantUniversity of Florida • Gainesville, FL, United States
Event Productions Student Assistant

Event Productions Student Assistant

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Event Productions Student Assistant

Job no : 537492

Work type : Student Ast

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Recreation / Event Services, Student Services

Department : 05310000 - RU-EVENT PRODUCTIONS

Classification Title :

STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description :

Student employees within the Event Productions Department must :

  • Be a current UF degree seeking student registered at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
  • Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff
  • Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
  • Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
  • Establish an exemplary work ethic by being proactive, self-motivated, and dependable
  • Participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations
  • Possess the ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays and academic breaks, as well as commit to working 10 or more hours per week
  • Complete all training requirements within the first five (5) weeks of employment
  • Be able to physically lift up to 45 pounds; as needed
  • Act as an ambassador for all areas within the Reitz Union as well as the University of Florida, providing accurate information and campus resources

Position Specific Responsibilities :

  • Works independently or as a team to physically set up tables, chairs, stages, audio-visual equipment, and other furniture consistent with room diagrams and provide technical support for events occurring at the Reitz Union
  • Responsible for interpreting all Event Management System (EMS) documents to determine event requirements and setups
  • Provides customer service support by responding via a two-way radio to calls for assistance
  • Assists with transportation, distribution, and redistribution of office furniture, event equipment, and general equipment returning all items to the proper storage area when not in use
  • Conducts equipment inventories, separates all damaged equipment, and completes minor repairs
  • Maintains furniture and / or audio-visual equipment in meeting rooms, common areas, and storage rooms
  • Operates sound reinforcement and lighting systems to support a variety of live events
  • Other duties as assigned

    • Advertised Salary : $14.00 / HR

    Minimum Requirements :

    This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

    Preferred Qualifications :

    Although no experience is necessary to apply and all training will be provided, we would prefer for all student employees to :

  • Demonstrate previous experience with customer service.
  • Proficient with verbal and written communication.
  • CPR and First Aid Certified, or willing to obtain.

    • Special Instructions to Applicants :

    Must submit a rsum with application that includes all current student involvement, organizations, or current employment on campus.

    Applications must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. of the posting end date.

    Health Assessment Required :

    No

    Advertised : 09 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

    Applications close : 30 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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