Department: Conference Services

Reports to: Special Events and Conference Services

Effective Date: July 1, 2024

of Direct Reports: NA

of People Supported: 3

Job Description:

The Special Events Assistant will be the main support for external and internal events on campus. This part time position will consist of weekend and evening hours.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the events team with a high number of events, ranging from small meetings to award ceremonies and weddings

• Accompanying events manager to both internal and external events

• Supporting the assistant events manager with logistical and administrative support

• Assisting set up and tear down

• Attending meetings to prepare for upcoming events

• Duties at events will include but not limited to, guest list management, showing guests to tables and taking coats, trash and clean ups of breakage and spills. May need to assist catering team at times

• Helping set up and dismantle events efficiently through to completion

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Creative and used to thinking outside the box

• Excellent work ethic

• Passion for events

• Able to work independently as well as part of a team

• Personable and presentable

• Approachable

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

At least two years related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and sitting, computer work and janitorial functions.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Salary:

This non-exempt position has an hourly rate of $16.00.

Hours Expectation:

Part-time, 29 hours or less per week

Benefits:

NA

Apply:

For consideration, send a cover letter and CV/resume to jobs@mville.edu.

Manhattanville University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and is an equal-opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate against current or prospective students and employees based on race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are unable to complete this application process due to a disability, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

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