College Events | Student Event Fellow bei St. Olaf College

Job Title: Student Event Fellow
Department Name: College Events
Reports To: Assistant Director of Events & Conference Operations
Pay Rate: High-Level Hourly Rate    ($12.75/hr)
 

Description of the Position: 
Student Event Fellows are current students responsible for many of the activities related to the efficient operation of the College Events office. This includes but is not limited to event location set-up, delivery of specialty items, catering support, office administration, and miscellaneous projects as assigned. Student Event Fellows will work an average of 5-10 hours per week, between the hours of 6:30 am to 10:00 pm. Student Event Fellows may work shifts on Saturday & Sunday as needed. Preference may be given to candidates with a valid drivers’ license, though it is not required.

Transferable Skills: 
•   Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
•   Strong sense of initiative and self-direction
•   Ability to work with individuals 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: 
·      Deliver, set up, manage meeting spaces which could include, but not limited to, tables/chairs, stages, media equipment, and signage.
·      Perform customer service operations such as handling guest arrival & departure, explaining procedures, giving directions, and reporting needs/concerns. 
·      Provide on-site support for programming and engage critically with event operations: follow a run of show, anticipate event needs, and communicate frequently and efficiently with College Events staff. Events shifts will include evenings and weekends.
·      Work with a variety of St. Olaf departments to assure the success of all events.
·      General office work: Storage organization, data entry, calling clients, preparing registration materials, inventory, errands, etc.
·      Driving: Those who meet the St. Olaf fleet vehicle driving requirements will be asked to drive campus vehicles around campus and into Northfield. 
·      This role requires lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for long periods of time. 
·      Completing additional duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 
Must be a current St. Olaf student in good academic and disciplinary standing. Previous experience in hospitality, event management, and/or technology and media is desired, but not required. Preference may be given to candidates with a valid drivers’ license, though it is not required. 

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75

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.