Event Staff - Equestrian Center (Part Time)

Event Staff - Equestrian Center (Part Time)

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Event Staff - Equestrian Center (Part Time)

Salary

13.02 Hourly

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

02341

Division

Financial Operations

Department

Equestrian Center

Opening Date

01 / 09 / 2025

Description

Benefits

JOB GOAL :

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Sunday and Monday working days will be paid $2.00 more / hour.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :

Responsible for preparing and staffing the facility for weekend horse shows and events. Duties include customer interaction and service, facility cleaning and setup, staffing events, cleaning horse stalls, light maintenance work and setting up portable stalls. The ability to operate utility vehicles, tractors and forklifts is not necessary but is beneficial.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES :

Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.

Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and accountability for our actions.

Champion Service- anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.

Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Prepare facility for events.

Clean stalls and arenas after events.

Provide prompt, courteous service while responding to customers’ needs effectively.

Set up portable stalls as needed.

Staff events.

Ensure a clean and safe environment for animals, staff, and customers and communicate concerns to supervisors.

Regular and consistent attendance at work.

Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS :

Interact well with a wide variety of customers.

Must be able to work effectively in an environment where work interruptions occur frequently.

Exceptional customer service skills with a team-oriented positive attitude.

Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

Adhere to the College policies and procedures and may require working some evenings and weekend hours as assigned to accommodate events.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties / responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH / WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION :

Position involves working in a variety of surroundings and environments. Occasional (10-33%) stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, pulling, grasping, climbing, balancing, traveling. Frequent (34-66%) walking, lifting up to 40 lbs, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Constant (67-100%) standing.

Persons working in this position will be subject to atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system or the skin; fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Good customer service and people skills are required.

Willingness to learn to operate a tractor, skid steer, and forklift.

Must be able to lift to 40 lbs.

EEO AA / STATEMENT :

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone : (312) 730-1560 Facsimile : (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email : OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

WHY KIRKWOOD :

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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Agency

Kirkwood Community College

Address

6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404

Phone

319-398-5572

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