Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Flexible Schedule
Professional development opportunities
competitive pay
inclusive work environment
Student discounts
Access to campus facilities
Job Description
Canisius University is a distinguished Catholic and Jesuit higher education institution located in Buffalo, New York, serving approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, faith, and social justice, Canisius University prepares students to become thoughtful leaders in their professional fields and communities. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring support for outstanding faculty, staff, and students alike. Canisius University's Office of Event Services operates within the Student Life division and plays a vital role in creating vibrant campus experiences through various events, conferences, and university functions. This part-time position offers... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to work days evenings weekends and some holidays
- Ability to assemble and break down tables and chairs as per floorplans
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Significant professional experience in theatre or technical production
- Supervision of undergraduate and graduate student staff or equivalent supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of event logistics including staging crowd management threat assessment and staffing needs
- Technical expertise required in live production including theatrical lighting audio rigging networking system and Crestron and Extron system setups
- Excellent project management time management organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and ability to learn additional programs including BANNER and 25LIVE scheduling software
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus but not required
- Significant professional experience in theatre or technical production is strongly preferred
- Supervision of undergraduate and graduate student staff or equivalent supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of event logistics including staging crowd management threat assessment and staffing needs
- Technical expertise in live production including theatrical lighting audio rigging networking system and Crestron and Extron system setups
- Proven ability to manage live diverse large-scale high-risk multi-faceted events or conferences is preferred
- Excellent project management time management organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to stay current with industry best practices and technologies
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and ability to learn additional programs including BANNER and 25LIVE scheduling software
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Job Duties
- Coordinate and manage daily operations and campus events including logistics audio/visual staffing housekeeping requests accessibility needs and training
- Work with student organizations and campus departments to confirm events create room layouts and address technical needs
- Support the planning organization and execution of campus-wide celebrations events and activities of Canisius University
- Support the planning organizing and execution of all components of external clients use of university facilities/properties to generate revenue
- Provide event technical and production expertise regarding performance audio lighting and staging for events coordinated through the office
- Assist in the administration of 25Live including processing event requests overseeing implementation maintenance updates and training university administration on 25Live processes and procedures
- Recruit hire train supervise mentor and evaluate staff including graduate assistants and undergraduate student staff workers
- Deliver exceptional hospitality and event services to the campus community and external clients
- Maintain work schedules inform staff of upcoming events and ensure proper preparation and staffing levels
- Attend weekly meetings with the Office of Event Services staff
- Collaborate with departments to assess physical audio and performance lighting requirements in event spaces and provide suggestions for renovations
- Update procedures to keep the office modern and efficient
- Inspect and maintain areas managed by the Event Services department including inventory supply management and submitting work orders
- Host weekly meetings with key university departments to coordinate event needs
- Ensure university rules regulations departmental policies procedures and safety regulations are known and observed
- Represent the Office of Event Services on various Student Affairs and Student Life committees
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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