Special Events Staff (001423)

Position Summary:

Provides crowd control, parking control, site security and other related duties to ensure safe, efficient, accessible and organized operations at events on the Middlebury College campus.

This is considered a part time non benefits eligible non-exempt position. The minimum salary for this position is $19.75 per hour.

• Responsibilities: Provides parking control and direction in parking lots for athletic competitions, commencement and other large campus events.
• Provides crowd control to ensure compliance with space capacities, laws and college policies.
• Works in conjunction with College Public Safety staff to observe and report suspicious activity or behavior while providing site security for indoor or outdoor events such as concerts, guest speakers, parties, or dances.
• Promotes positive relations with the entire campus community and guests of the college. Utilizes problem-solving, mediation and de-escalation strategies when dealing with the public.
• Must work collaboratively, as a member of a team or independently, and accept direction from supervisors.
• Must have strong inter-personal skills and the ability to provide directions, relay guidelines and communicate general information to event attendees.
• Must be able to address minor complaints related to parking, event requirements or college policies and direct larger concerns to supervisors.
• Must be dependable, responsible and able to exercise good judgment in the performance of assigned duties
  
  
  

General Responsibilities:

• Assists Museum Monitors with duties in the art gallery
  
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma and valid driver's license preferred.
• Prior experience in safety, security, parking control or crowd control is desirable.
• Strong inter-personal skills and experience with conflict resolution is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Middlebury College campus and college policies is desirable.
• First Aid, CPR & AED training is desirable.
• Must handle confidential matters with appropriate discretion and pass a background check
  
  
  

Other:

• Must be 18 years of age or older. There are no mandatory assignments and most are short term in nature. Special Events Staff employees work on an on-call, part-time basis. Must be able to stand for long hours and work outside in all types of weather.
  
  
  

Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.