Event Assistants - Work Study Required - Summer
Job no: 508869
Position type: Local Work Study Student Jobs
Location: Not Remote
Division/Equivalent: Community Partners
School/Unit: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Customer Service, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities, Local Work-Study Required Student Jobs, Libraries, Archives, and Museums
Department Overview: |
The Events Assistant staff are responsible for assisting the event team in setting up for events, being a point of contact for attendees during events, and assist with tear down/clean up after events are completed. Hours will vary based on event schedules. The event team is responsible for running events and private rentals, making sure the events run smoothly to help MMoCA connect with the community and individuals, as well as support the mission of the museum. |
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Anticipated Start Date: |
May 18, 2025 |
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable): |
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail: |
Not Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week: |
Minimum: 0 Maximum: 20 |
Schedule: |
Hours will depend on the number of events each week, often seeing 0 hours per week. This position will require availability on nights and weekends, with occasional daytime hours as well. |
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum: |
$17.00 |
Number of Positions: |
3 |
Qualifications: |
-High school diploma or equivalent -Previous experience working as event staff or customer service -Strong time management skills -Proven attention to detail, and commitment to providing high-quality service to event attendees -Ability to interact with a diverse population -Ability to work outside in all-weather situations -Strong interpersonal and communication skills -Able to work both independently and as part of a team -Able to multitask and stay organized and calm in a fast-paced environment -Aptitude to be appreciative of multiple diverse perspectives, and a commitment to MMoCA’s initiatives regarding diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: |
-High school diploma or equivalent |
Position Summary/Job Duties: |
-Move and arrange furniture and equipment for events as directed, ensuring |
Physical Demands: |
The work environment and job specifications listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without accommodations, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. |
Institutional Statements: |
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ |
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