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Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Building and Event Assistant, part-time
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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.
$61,259 / year median in New York
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Position Details Position Information Position Title Building and Event Assistant, part-time Job Category H3 Job Type Support Staff, Hourly Supervisor's Title Associate Director of Bickelhaupt Location Clinton Community College (20) Job Description The Building and Event Assistant is a part-time, hourly support position which is responsible for supporting the daily operations, hospitality, and event execution of the facility. This role serves as a point of contactfor visitors, ensures smooth logistics for internal and external events, and helps maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized environment. Part-Time, Up to 20 hours weekly. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent education required. 1 year of experience in hospitality, event support, customer service, or a related field. Strong interpersonal, public relations, and communication skills to engage effectively with diverse visitors. Must be available and able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends based on event needs. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members and independently with minimal supervision. Basic problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintaining facility safety and cleanliness. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in hospitality, event management, or communications. Physical Demands This job operates in a dynamic event and public-facing environment. Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and moving about the facility to conduct tours and monitor spaces. Physical ability to assist with event logistics, including lifting, pushing, and carrying up to 40 lbs. occasionally to set up tables, chairs, and equipment. Routine use of basic audiovisual equipment, lighting controls, and facility management tools. Salary $15.05/HR - $17.36/HR Typical Duties and Responsibilities 1. Welcome, host, and conduct informative tours of the building for visitors, community members, and prospective clients. 2. Provide exceptional customer service and accurate information regarding the facility, its history, and upcoming events. 3. Coordinate and execute the physical setup and tear-down of events, including arranging tables, chairs, signage, and basic AV equipment. 4. Collaborate with internal departments and staff to facilitate and support internal programming and events. 5. Monitor the facility during shifts to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment for all guests. 6. Serve as the on-site liaison for event hosts, vendors, and attendees, responding to immediate inquiries and troubleshooting logistics in real-time. 7. Ensure spaces are locked, secured, and properly reset at the conclusion of events or building hours. 8. Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the facility's operations. 9. external customers. 10. Perform all other appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Resource Development and Innovation. EICC Non-Discrimination Statement It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, equity@eicc.edu or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582,