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Events Set-Up Staff

Position Type: Full Time

Department: Support Services

Summary Description:

About Us: At Colorado College, 2,300 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission.

Summary Description: This role provides event services for all college departments, including setting up and maintaining furnishings and equipment for various campus activities, events, and functions, as well as handling departmental and office moves. This is a 40 hour position and sometimes requires nights and weekends. . The ideal candidate should be a high school graduate with strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, capable of lifting heavy objects, and working in diverse conditions. This is not an event planning job, very little admin work is performed.

What We Offer:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked Paid seasonal breaks and holidays 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10% Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Anticipated Salary Range: $19.25 to $22.10 per hour

Responsibilities:

Perform set up of furnishings and equipment for all campus events, social functions, and conferences; and maintain same in good repair. Serve as consultant to venue Mangers and venue Hosts regarding the correct types and amounts of equipment/furniture required for an event whether during normal operating hours or after hours. Assist with logistical requirements for New Student Orientation (NSO), registration, Homecoming, Commencement, and other highly visible campus events and social functions. Work closely with the Food Service catering staff to provide proper equipment/hosting critical furniture at all events. Work with campus Event Scheduling software; receiving any support services needed for scheduled events. Organize, assigning, and complete work orders for departments; work closely with Work Order Specialist to keep accurate data. Represent the Events Coordinator during absences. Pick-up, set-up, and return rental equipment as needed. Move, deliver, assemble, and store office furniture and equipment as needed. Assist in obtaining parts and supplies for Facilities Services shops and College departments. Maintain standards of performance that reflect a high degree of pride, teamwork, professionalism, and customer service.

Additional Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications:

High school graduate (or equivalent); ability to work flexible hours, early morning, evening, and weekends as needed; good interpersonal skills including strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to plan, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks in a team environment; ability to think creatively and solve problems; excellent customer service skills; ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds; ability to perform professional moving of materials without damage or injury; knowledge of basic computer operations. Must be in good physical condition; comfortable moving in a fast-pacedd environment, able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 60 p unds of force frequently lifting and moving objects; frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching; occasional climbing of ladders and scaffolds; frequent carrying of loads up and down stairs; works in all weather conditions and in very dusty, noisy conditions. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that is insurable by Colorado College's motor vehi

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in event set-up activities and material handling.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5601758

Open Until Filled: Yes

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