SUMMER College Events Event Coordinator: Commencement - Northfield, United States - St. Olaf

    St. Olaf
    St. Olaf Northfield, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Title:

    Event Coordinator:
    Commencement & Reunion


    Department Name: College Events


    Reports To: Assistant Director of Events & Conference Operations

    Pay Rate: Standard Hourly Rate


    Description of the Position:


    Event Coordinators are current students responsible for many activities related to the efficient operation of the College Events office during Commencement & Reunion Weekends.

    This includes but is not limited to event location set-up, event support, delivery of specialty items, catering support, office administration, and miscellaneous projects as assigned.

    Event Coordinators will work long and varied days. Most Event Coordinators will work a full 40 hours during the course of each week.


    Transferable Skills:

    • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
    • Strong sense of initiative and self-direction
    • Ability to work with people from a diversity of backgrounds
    • Desire and Ability to work autonomously, individually, and in a group
    • A high level of motivation, positive attitude, sense of humor, and service orientation
    • Ability to function well in an atmosphere that promotes teamwork as well as initiative and independence

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Perform customer service operations such as handling guest arrival & departure, explaining procedures, giving directions, and reporting needs/concerns.
    • Set up meeting spaces which could include, but not limited to tables/chairs, stages, and technology support.
    • Serve as a resource person to commencement and reunion guests by providing them with information about St. Olaf College and the surrounding community.
    • Provide on-site support at the front desk in the residence halls for alumni staying overnight.
    • Occasional on-call duty, outside of scheduled shifts, which may include evenings and weekends.
    • Work with a variety of St. Olaf departments to assure the success of all events.
    • Additional duties as assigned.

    Driving:
    Those who meet the St. Olaf fleet vehicle driving requirements will be asked to drive campus vehicles around campus and into Northfield.


    Qualifications:
    (Education/Experience/Skills)

    Must be a current St. Olaf student in good academic and disciplinary standing

    This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.