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Specialist, Event Set-Up

Denver, CO, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $49,866.00 - $52,485.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Front Range Community College (FRCC) stands as the largest community college in Colorado, proudly serving nearly 28,000 students annually across three campuses located in Fort Collins (Larimer Campus), Longmont (Boulder County Campus), and Westminster (Westminster Campus). Renowned for its dedication to accessible and inclusive education, FRCC has established a strong reputation for offering diverse cultural and recreational opportunities to its vibrant student community. The college is committed to educational excellence and equity, demonstrated by its emerging status as a Hispanic Serving Institution. This distinction reflects FRCC's intentional efforts to create an environment where Latinx and other historically marginalized groups can thrive. Annually, FRCC facilitates the transfer of approximately 5,000 students to four-year universities and offers over 36 career training programs designed to prepare students for immediate, rewarding employment. The college also supports high school students by providing concurrent enrollment opportunities, allowing over 5,000 youth to earn college credit without paying tuition. FRCC’s robust commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion permeates its organizational culture and decision-making processes, ensuring that every student and employee feels valued and supported. The staff and leadership at FRCC foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and pride, continuously striving to uphold the college’s mission of student success and academic excellence.

The Event Set-Up Specialist is a vital member of this dynamic institution, responsible for delivering exceptional support during campus events across all three campuses. This role focuses on ensuring that event spaces are accurately and safely prepared for a broad spectrum of occasions, enhancing the overall event experience. As an on-site liaison, the specialist is entrusted with interpreting event setup diagrams, organizing furnishings, operating basic audiovisual equipment, and maintaining the cleanliness and accessibility of indoor and outdoor venues. This hands-on position demands adaptability, clear communication, and a high level of professionalism, as the specialist collaborates closely with institutional events staff, student life representatives, facilities management, IT support, and student workers. With the need for a strong physical presence on campus and occasional travel between campuses and offsite locations, the Event Set-Up Specialist is a dependable and visible figure during event execution. The position requires availability outside traditional office hours, including evenings and weekends as needed, to support a diverse schedule of campus activities. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Events, this role offers an impactful opportunity to play a key role in shaping memorable and smoothly functioning events that reflect FRCC’s values of inclusion, respect, and excellence. The salary range for this full-time position is $49,866 to $52,485 annually, reflecting considerations of education, experience, and market competitiveness. Remote work is not available for this position, and candidates must be Colorado residents upon hire. FRCC is also an E-Verify employer, showcasing its commitment to lawful employment practices. Joining FRCC as an Event Set-Up Specialist means embracing a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive community dedicated to lifelong learning and student success.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in event setup or facilities support preferred
  • Ability to operate basic audiovisual equipment
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to interpret diagrams and follow instructions
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in event setup or facilities support preferred
  • Ability to operate basic audiovisual equipment
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to interpret setup diagrams and follow detailed instructions
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Job Duties

  • Interpret event setup diagrams, work orders, and instructions to prepare rooms and event spaces accurately
  • Set up, arrange, and break down event furnishings and equipment, including tables, chairs, staging, pipe and drape, signage, podiums, and college-owned event equipment
  • Prepare and maintain indoor and outdoor event spaces, including tents, canopies, traffic control items, and overall cleanliness, safety, and accessibility, ensuring readiness prior to event start times
  • Assist with placement and basic operation of audiovisual equipment such as projectors, screens, microphones, and coordinating support from IT team as needed
  • Transport event materials and equipment, including driving college-owned vehicles to FRCC campus and offsite events
  • Coordinate with and provide direction to student employees to ensure efficient room changes and event set-up during high-volume event days
  • Serve as the primary on-site contact during event setup, providing friendly, responsive, solutions-oriented service to event hosts, campus partners, and external clients

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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