Event Staff (On-Call, Part-time)

Please review the details for the position before applying for the opening. If you are an internal employee, please apply through the internal portal on Workday. You should have your completed resume/cv and cover letter ready to upload. You should upload both documents on the third page (the required section is named resume/cv – this is also where you should upload your cover letter). These documents should either be in a PDF format (.pdf) or a Word document (.doc) format. Job Posting Title Event Staff (On-Call, Part-time) Job Description Summary Admin Casual Job Description Perform all tasks associated with setting up, serving and breaking down of dining room/terrace where food service activities are performed. Provide prompt, courteous, smooth and efficient service of food and beverage to VIP guests during events in the President’s house. Perform back of the house activities such as washing and organizing tableware and supplies. Maintain a high level of cleanliness and awareness of sanitary practices. Anticipate guests’ needs and exceed customer service expectations Maintain composure in a fast-paced environment. Relay important information about allergies and specials requests to the appropriate person. Present a professional appearance and mannerisms. Independently follow through on assigned tasks and duties Work as a team member to follow through with the proper and timely set-up and execution of events. Show flexibility and ability to adapt to changes as they emerge. Be able to lift and move objects up to 20 lbs. Prior restaurant or catering experience is desirable. Hours are on-call and as-needed, depending upon scheduled events at the President’s House. Other: All employees hired are strongly encouraged to be up to date with all vaccination and boosters against COVID‐19. Worker Sub-Type Intermittent Time Type Part time EEO Statement At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas—the best solutions—draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish. Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply. Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae—guided by deeply held shared values: Intellectual Discovery and Excellence: We believe in the transformative power of curiosity, learning, and teaching. Gender Equality: As a women’s college, we have always been committed to gender equality as foundational to societal progress. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We affirm that diversity is essential to educational excellence, and we are committed to being a community in which each member thrives. Connection and Community: We value the equal dignity of every member of the community and our sustained connection to one another, to our campus, and to our mission. Empowerment and Social Change: We believe in the power and potential of our students and all members of our community to envision the world in which they want to live and to take action to make it real. Integrity and Academic Freedom: We commit ourselves to high standards of personal and intellectual integrity, we embrace the principles of freedom and rigor in scholarly inquiry, and we assert the importance of holding to the truths such inquiry reveals.