What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Services Assistant position at UNC Charlotte?
General Information
Position Number
STMP15
Working Title
Event Services Assistant
Division
Athletics
Department
Athletics Venues (Adm)
Work Unit
Student Activity Ctr and Venue Mgmt
Work Location
Barnhardt Student Activity Center
Vacancy Open To
All Candidates
Position Designation
Non-Student Temporary
Employment Type
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The incumbent in this position is required to have a regularly flexible schedule to accommodate events schedule, including nights and weekends. Occasional holiday work required.
This position is designated as mandatory staff during adverse weather or emergency events and, when contacted to report to work, the employee is expected to reach the campus as quickly as possible using normal precautions as dictated by adverse weather conditions.
Pay Rate
$14.00/Hour
Minimum Experience/Education
- Recent or soon to be college graduates or graduate school level with a study emphasis in Sport Management, Public Facility Management, Event Management, or a related field.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience working athletics, conferences, or events.
- Strong background in customer service, safety, and security.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Applications including Word, Excel.
- Well organized with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented.
Duties and Responsibilities
Event Coordination: assist with event planning and coordination that may include: commencements and graduations, concerts, meetings, student focused events, blood drives, fairs/festivals, and a variety of other special and rental events. This position will also provide event services and support for the Barnhardt Student Activity Center/Halton Arena including event support for the UNC Charlotte’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball games and Women’s
Volleyball games.
Will also assist with game day operations and events for various other athletics venues including Jerry Richardson Stadium, Robert & Mariam Hayes Stadium, Sue M. Daughtridge Stadium, Irwin Belk Track and Field Center, Halton-Wagner Tennis Complex and Transamerica Field.
Event coverage will include but not limited to; event opening and closing responsibilities, assisting event personnel with various functions, and troubleshooting/problem-solving during events as required.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Facilities Services: assist with administrative functions of the Facility Services Department, including budgeting, invoicing, cost control, equipment inventory, preventive maintenance, record controls, safety reports, event follow-up, and payroll functions.
Technical Services: assist with administrative and daily technical support functions of the department, including sound systems, lighting, and audiovisual equipment, video presentation.
Building Services: Assist with administrative and daily supervision for the building services staff for the primary building cleaning as well as the set-up and equipment needs of the events for the facility. Assist with event setup, equipment, and operations for athletic facilities and events.
Maintenance Services: To assist and learn while working with our maintenance mechanics, to gain an understanding of how facility mechanical and HVAC systems work. Assist with our preventative maintenance programs as well as our safety inspections.
Event Assistants also assist with any special project(s) related to the management of athletics and public assembly facilities.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date
08/04/2025
Contact Information
Expected Length of Assignment
11 Months
Posting Open Date
04/18/2025
Posting Close Date
Special Notes to Applicants
- Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker’s Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker – i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
- Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75 (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
- Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance
Salary : $14
