Event Support Specialist

Position: Event Support Specialist I
## Event Support Specialist IApply:
Lynchburg, VA:
Full time:
Posted 30+ Days Ago:
R0012332

The Event Support Specialist provides hands-on operational and logistical support for events across campus/facilities. The roles is responsible for event set-up and teardown, customer service during event, equipment handling, and real-time problem solving to ensure events are executed safely, efficiently, and to the stakeholder’s expectations.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Support the execution of a wide variety of events including meetings, conferences, athletics, ceremonies, concerts, and special events.
* Performs event set-up, room conversions, and teardown according to event diagrams and timelines.
* Transport, set-up and maintain event equipment such as tables, chairs, staging, risers, pipe & drape, barricades, signage and tents.
* Respond quickly to changes, issues or client request with events.
* Model safe work practices, professionalism, and customer service expectations.
* Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
* Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.## Event Support Specialist Tier 1
* Deliver, set-up and breakdown materials as assigned.
* Knowledgeable of facilities, event spaces and equipment.
* Assist with other special tasks as assigned.## Event Support Specialist Tier 2
* Inventory equipment and materials used to support University events.
* Monitor conditions of equipment and report maintenance or repair needs.
* Operate pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment necessary for transporting event materials.
* Independently and accurately complete small-scale work orders with minimal supervision.
* Periodically serve as lead for small jobs, supervising one to two crew members.
* Provide task direction, oversight and quality control for assigned crew members.## Event Support Lead
* Provide leadership and direction to team members during event operations.
* Train, mentor, and support new team members.
* Serve as a point of contact for customers during event setup, execution, and breakdown.
* Assist in organizing and maintaining inventory systems for event equipment and materials.
* Help maintain inventory accountability and report damaged, missing, or low-stock items.
* Assist leadership with planning and coordinating event logistics and operational needs.
* Provide leadership in maintaining a safe, professional, and productive work environment.
* Assist in improving operational efficiency and workflow processes within Event Support.
* Maintain basic knowledge of event diagrams, layouts, and setup standards.
** SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**## Event Support Tier 2
* Will serve as secondary lead for small jobs, supervising one to two crew members.## Event Support Lead
* Will serve as primary lead for all jobs, supervising four to eight crew members.
* Will serve as the point of contact while on event tasks.###
** QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS**##

Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED is required.## Event Support Specialist Tier 2
* At least one-two years’ experience with leading others.
* At least one-two years event management experience.## Event Support Lead
* At least two-three years’ experience with leading others.
* At least two-three years’ event management experience.
** ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB**## Communication and Comprehension
* Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
* Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
* Possess…