Student Worker, Conference Services Event Service Assistant - Work Study

About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 60 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. Visit College website for details.

Job Description:

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be a current student enrolled at McDaniel College.

• Position: Event Service Assistant
• Revision Date: 7/19/2022
• Reports to: Event Scheduling Manager
• Department: Event Services
• Supervisor: Valerie Royer
• Salary Grade: Maryland minimum wage
• FSLA Status: Non-exempt
• Location of Position: Smith House, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
• Duration of Appointment: 8/6/2025-5/20/2026
• Schedule: Schedule is at discretion of supervisor
• Evaluation Procedures: Student workers are evaluated on a continuing basis

Scope: Responsible for desk duties, physical event set-up/audio-visual, shuttle and completing other tasks as assigned by Event Scheduling Manager.

Responsibilities:

Desk Duties:

• Greet guests
• Answer phones, transfer calls, and take messages
• Light housekeeping
• Running Errands

Set-Up/Technology:

• Assist in completing physical room setups (including tables, chairs, etc.) in various locations both inside and outside of campus buildings
• Move equipment, set up computers, audio-visual equipment, and sound systems for events
• Check setups to ensure correctness according to the request/given diagram
• Attend Events to provide technical support for computer and sound
• Driving truck or golf cart
• Keep storage areas clean and organized

Shuttle Driver:

• Post and remove shuttle signs
• Driving golf cart for events
• Keep records of riders per event

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College
• Punctual
• Ability to accurately follow directions, problem-solve, and think creatively
• Be available to work early morning, evening, and weekend events
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Able to complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Physical Characteristics:

This is a physical position that requires lifting up to 20lbs, walking campus, sitting for long periods of times, as well as stooping and bending when working.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.

Application Instructions:

In addition to a resume, please download the following "Work Availability" spreadsheet, fill it out, and attach it with your application materials.

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