Event Operations Assistant; Event Attendant

About the Position

The Event Attendant provides customer service and operational support for campus-wide events, including Athletic events, Performing Arts events, Cultural events and rentals. The Event Attendant also assists with larger events, festivals and tournaments held on Western's campus.

The primary duties of this position are to provide general logistical support and assistance for campus events. This position works closely with other Event Operations Assistants for set-up and tear-down, assists with patron safety, event promotions, addressing the public, and provides general event operational needs.

Hours are typically during event times - afternoons, evenings and weekends with occasional daytime hours, depending on event schedules. Shifts usually begin 1.5 hours prior to event start time and end 1-2 hours after the event has started.

Temporary Event Operations Staff represent Western to our patrons and campus visitors. Excellent customer service is essential to perform job functions.

Provide general logistical support for campus events.

Assist with set-up and tear-down and patron safety.

Promote events and address the public.

• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deescalate situations
• Ability to be flexible with hours
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and while Western is not in session.
• Customer service oriented
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team while managing multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to handle private and personal information

• Cash handling experience.
• Customer Service experience
• Technological troubleshooting experience

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

$22.21/hr

Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

Positions open until filled.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

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