Job Opportunity: Operations & Event Production Assistant

UArizona Hillel Diversity Statement

The University of Arizona Hillel Foundation seeks diversity in its staff. That means we invite applications from different denominations and religious (or non-religious) and cultural backgrounds. We are searching for candidates of color, candidates in the LGBTQ+ community, and candidates who identify personally at any part of the incredibly rich gender spectrum.

Job Description

UArizona Hillel is looking to fill a part-time Event Production Assistant role for 6 hours per week (perfect for students!). In this role, you’ll play a key part in setup and breakdown of our events, as well as helping maintain a welcoming and fun environment. You’ll also get the chance to interact with all levels of staff and various stakeholders.

Desired Start Date: January 15th 2023

Rate of Pay: $16 per hour

Location: Adjacent to UArizona campus on the corner of Mountain and 2nd Street. (1245 E. 2nd Street)

Reports to: Operation Manager

Qualifications:

  • A great work ethic and willingness to tackle jobs from large to small.

  • An attention to detail and understanding that small details add up to big impact.

  • A roll-up-your sleeves approach and willingness to have fun.

  • Chill and friendly approach to customer service.

  • An ability to take direction, but also spot and solve issues independently. 

  • Some food service or retail experience is welcome, but not required.

  • Extremely dependable and reliable.

  • Available most Fridays between 3 and 10 pm (times will vary; we are almost always done by 9 pm).

  • Availability Tuesday evenings between 7 and 10 pm also helpful, but not required.

  • Other availability for programs with advanced notice.

General Responsibilities:

  • Be a friendly and welcoming face for our visitors and guests; bring your own unique vibe to our events.

  • Set-up tables, chairs, buffets, and drink stations for our weekly programming (Friday nights).

  • Set-up for other programs and events as needed.

  • Order and receive catering deliveries.

  • Decorate our spaces!

  • Run errands for event and program needs.

  • Some kitchen prep (such as chopping fruit, making salads, slicing bread, making mocktails).

  • Help manage and run student services, meals, and programs, including serving food, creating mood lighting, creating signage and menus, etc.

  • Work check-in, nametag, and welcome tables and liaise with staff and security. 

  • Clean-up after events and programs, including put furniture away, manage linens, wash dishes, tidy kitchen.

  • Help manage program and event inventory.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a cover letter that includes at least one super interesting fact about you to hillelarizona@uahillel.org. We can't wait to meet you!