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Franklin College

Event Setup Assistant

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What they do

An Event Planner coordinates promotional sales events, professional meetings and family events. Works with clients, develops event plans and budgets, finds appropriate sites, contracts for services and supplies, coordinates with on-site staff, oversees finances and assists during an event.

$48,037 / year median in Indiana

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Event Setup Assistant Franklin College is seeking to fill an Event Setup Assistant within their Physical Facilities department. The Event Setup Assistant will be responsible for completing all setups for any campus event. This position will also be responsible for facilities' inventory room, not limited to accounting for on-hand supply items and the value of inventory, and also resupply items and order information. The Event Setup Assistant will be expected to safely move furniture, set up tables, chairs, stages, and must be willing to develop other skills as necessary. The Event Setup Assistant will be required to work outside of work hours on some occasions. This position will also be responsible for managing student workers, setting sporting events, mowing, watering, snow removal, and carpool van cleaning. This is an hourly, non-exempt, 12-month, full-time position reporting to the Event Planning Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Regularly walk long distances;
  • Regularly climb stairs without assistance while potentially carrying various items;
  • Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.;
  • Pushing and pulling machines weighing 50 lbs.;
  • Ability to reach and lift things overhead;
  • Possess dexterity;
  • Possess the ability to grip things 45# minimum;
  • Working in heat and cold environments regularly;
  • Follow and abide by all safety rules and regulations;
  • Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a High Diploma or GED from an accredited college or university. This position requires excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills. The individual performing the duties of this position must be proficient in using a dolly or equipment cart. This position must correctly wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary or required. This position will need to adapt to ever changing environments or conditions.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Excellent benefits package including: health, life, and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, retirement plan, and full tuition benefits for employees and their family. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a complete application including a cover letter, resume, and three professional references via the following link - Franklin College Staff Application Contact Human Resources with additional questions. Office of Human Resources Franklin College 101 Branigin Blvd. Franklin, IN 46131 humanresources@FranklinCollege.edu Franklin College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals' abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore the College's policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.