Event Assistants - Edmonton, Canada - MacEwan University

MacEwan University

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Description

EVENT ASSISTANTS (CASUAL)

CONFERENCE AND EVENT SERVICES
Competition No.

CATEGORY

SALARY

CLOSING DATE

Casual (less than 35 hours per week)

MSA Band B (Steps 1-8): $ $27.07 per hour
September 13, 2023About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 59 programs to more than 18,000 full

- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.
Opportunity

MacEwan University seeks casual Event Assistants for our Conference & Event Services Department.

You will be responsible for the set-up, take-down and on-site support for internal and external events coordinated by Conference and Event Services.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

On-site monitoring of university events and external groups holding their events or activities at the university (i.e. conferences, meetings, courses, professional development, performances, special events).
Monitor event setups, deliveries, and service requirements prior to and during events.
Provide access to theatre and performance spaces for clients and participants.
Execute opening and closing procedures for audiences in theatre and performance spaces.
Meeting and greeting clients, acting as the point of contact for the client and guests and ensuring all aspects of the event or activity are running smoothly and as per the event plan.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to present professionally, businesslike, courteously and helpfully.
Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot under pressure.
Ability to work in a fastpaced, customerfocused environment.
Experience working effectively and collaboratively with a diverse range of individuals and groups Enthusiastic, selfmotivated and flexible.
Ability to take the initiative and responsibility for assigned tasks and complete them independently.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduation and general courses or training of short duration.
A minimum of one year working in a hospitality or eventsrelated environment is desirable.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Interest in the events and/or arts industries
Experience in a customer serviceoriented position.
Ability to work flexible and varied hours based on client and event requirements.
Ability to work mainly evenings and weekends.
Existing knowledge of the university, including the layout of the buildings, is considered an asset.
Able and willing to move boxes, signs, decor and event supplies as required.

BENEFITS
When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary.

Our total compensation package includes: