Event Specialist – Event Services

Position Title
:
Event Specialist – Event Services

Department
:
Student Affairs Carolina Union

Position Type
:
Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Location
:
North Carolina, US

Hours per week
: 30

Schedule
:
Thursday – Monday, 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM during the academic year;
Summer schedules vary. Includes a one-hour unpaid meal break.

Compensation
: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Durations
: 6 months or longer

The Event Specialist will help ensure a high level of customer service for events and conferences at the Carolina Union. Responsibilities include answering client questions, resolving event‑day needs, supporting maintenance and inventory of lighting, audio, and projection equipment across 2 performance venues, 26 meeting rooms, and off‑site programs. The role works with Event Managers to support successful event execution, assist in supervising and training student staff, and communicate event support needs and production updates via 25

Live scheduling platform and email.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Experience in professional event support, preferably in higher education.
• Proficiency with 25
  
  Live or similar event management software.
• Experience working in a student union or comparable environment.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a customer service‑focused setting.
• Knowledge of event management principles or familiarity with technical event production (audio mixing, lighting design, staging, projection).

Ability to move up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Designated as Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act. Must report Clery crimes and complete annual reporting training.

The University is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.