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Special Events Worker

Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a Special Events Worker in the Physical Plant Department.  Reporting to the Auxiliary Services Supervisor, the qualified candidate for this full-time, 12-month position will require high-energy to perform multiple special event and maintenance tasks, to include, setting up for college and non-college events, marking athletic fields and working with students, faculty, and staff to provide a wide range of services to the community. 

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Valid driver’s license with satisfactory motor vehicle record by insurance standards required.   
  • Experience in special events set up and commercial audio/visual equipment in support of public events preferred.
  • Ability to work as a team player and independently.  

Schedule:

  • Monday through Friday from 7:30am – 4:00pm.  
  • This position requires overtime work to include weekends and evenings for special events at the College and is deemed as Essential Personnel, requiring availability during emergency situations or periods of disruption.

Benefits:

  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance  
  • Retirement plan match 
  • College Tuition Benefits 
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave 
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • STD and LTD benefits 
  • Flexible schedule during Summer 
  • Wellness Programs 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The duties of this job are performed both indoors and outdoors across campus and the work environment is subject to noise and dust.  Stair climbing and regular lifting/moving of materials up to 50lbs is required.

The College

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has about 1800 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C., thereby having all the benefits for its students, faculty and staff of a dynamic metropolitan area which serves as the state capital. Over 85% of students reside on campus. For more information about the College see www.rmc.edu

Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Application

To apply for the position, submit the following documents to https://bit.ly/3QzqP1b in Microsoft Word or PDF format: a current resume, cover letter addressing the position responsibilities and qualifications, and contact information for two professional references to Claudia Burcham, HR Generalist. The review and interview process will commence as strong applications are received, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

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