This position works directly with the Director of Institute Events and the Special Events Manager at the Office of Advancement and Roderick House events. Assist in executing events for donor cultivation, the Vice President, the community, faculty and staff, and students. These events take on a variety of formats such as receptions, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, conferences, lectures, etc. Some of the behind the scene duties include helping with set up, food prep, and clean up. Other duties include pouring beverages, serving plated meals, and assisting with check-ins. Provide support as needed to the Events Director and Manager to ensure each event runs smoothly.
Must have the ability to interact comfortably with guests. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift items weighing up to 40 pounds. Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in beverage/food service, bartending and/or working events.
Events are generally held in the evenings, mid-week, and occasional weekends. This is an on-call position so when an event is booked with a need for servers and/or bartenders, an e-mail notification will be sent to our list of on-call students. If available, simply reply to the e-mail with your desire to work the event. You will be notified within a few days if you will be working or not. You may work as little as once during the semester or as many times as there are events.
Days per week: Variable, this is an on-call position
Hours per week: Variable, this is an on-call position
Requirements
Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.
Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.
Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.
Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.
All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.
