Events Assistant

2 weeks ago


St John's, Canada Memorial University of Newfoundland Full time

Events Assistant (Evening/Weekend Supervisor)

Signal Hill Campus Operations, Conference and Event Services
(One-year Contractual Position - Part-time/Call-In)

The Office of Signal Hill Campus Operations, Conference and Event Services (SHC Ops/CES) at Memorial University is responsible for the Emera Innovation Exchange Conference Centre, the Johnson Geo Centre event spaces, venues on St. John's Campus, and for the provision of event, meeting, and conference-related services for Memorial's St. John's Campus (SJC) and Signal Hill Campus (SHC).

SHC Ops/CES is looking for one or more friendly, organized, and energetic individuals to assist our events team to oversee the successful execution of evening and weekend academic, corporate, and private (e.g. weddings, showers, birthdays) events at our various venues. Reporting to the Director, SHC Operations, Conference Services and Events, and managed by our Event Coordinators, the successful applicant will work as part of a highly collaborative team at Memorial University's Signal Hill Campus to help achieve the vision that our clients have of their perfect event.

This is a part-time, call-in position, working primarily during evenings and weekends, and represents a perfect opportunity for someone looking to supplement their current income with something hands-on and fun and/or looking to enter and gain experience in the event industry.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

Responsibilities for this position include: acting as the on-site supervisor of assigned events on behalf of SHC Ops/CES; ensuring that each supervised event is well executed to meet the vision of the client; overseeing SHC Ops/CES on-site student staff; acting as the main on-site venue/event contact and support for the client, vendors, and guests; greeting clients and guests to the venue; wayfinding and directions; assisting with event set-up and tear-down; unlocking and locking venues; maintaining event schedules; on-site audio-visual/technical support; answering questions and providing event-specific support where possible; troubleshooting and problem-solving any last-minute challenges or concerns; tracking event ideas, issues, or feedback and communicating to Event Coordinators; attending pre-event meetings and/or rehearsals if necessary; and other event-related duties as required. This is a position of high responsibility as it will serve as the supervising person in charge of the venue and effective on-site execution of the event on behalf of SHC Ops/CES.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**SALARY **$21.35 per hour (Non-Bargaining)

**CLOSING DATE **January 27, 2023

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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