Special Events Staff provide crowd control, parking control, site security and other related duties to ensure safe, efficient, accessible and organized operations at events on the Middlebury College campus.This is a part time, non-benefits eligible hourly position. The starting wage for this position is $21.05 per hour.Core Responsibilities:Provides parking control and direction in parking lots for athletic competitions, commencement and other large campus events. Provides crowd control to ensure compliance with space capacities, laws and college policies. Works in conjunction with College Public Safety staff to observe and report suspicious activity or behavior while providing site security for indoor or outdoor events such as concerts, guest speakers, parties, or dances. Promotes positive relations with the entire campus community and guests of the college. Utilizes problem-solving, mediation and de-escalation strategies when dealing with the public. Must work collaboratively, as a member of a team or independently, and accept direction from supervisors. Must have strong inter-personal skills and the ability to provide directions, relay guidelines and communicate general information to event attendees. Must be able to address minor complaints related to parking, event requirements or college policies and direct larger concerns to supervisors. Must be dependable, responsible and able to exercise good judgment in the performance of assigned duties. Requirements High school diploma and valid driver’s license preferred. Prior experience in safety, security, parking control or crowd control is desirable. Strong inter-personal skills and experience with conflict resolution is preferred. Knowledge of the Middlebury College campus and college policies is desirable. First Aid, CPR & AED training is desirable. Must handle confidential matters with appropriate discretion and pass a background check. Must be 18 years of age or older. There are no mandatory assignments and most are short term in nature. Special Events Staff employees work on an on-call, part-time basis. Must be able to stand for long hours and work outside in all types of weather. Other: Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. BenefitsAs an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.
Special Events Staff provide crowd control, parking control, site security and other related duties to ensure safe, efficient, accessible and organized operations at events on the Middlebury College campus.
This is a part time, non-benefits eligible hourly position. The starting wage for this position is $21.05 per hour.
Core Responsibilities:
- Provides parking control and direction in parking lots for athletic competitions, commencement and other large campus events.
- Provides crowd control to ensure compliance with space capacities, laws and college policies.
- Works in conjunction with College Public Safety staff to observe and report suspicious activity or behavior while providing site security for indoor or outdoor events such as concerts, guest speakers, parties, or dances.
- Promotes positive relations with the entire campus community and guests of the college. Utilizes problem-solving, mediation and de-escalation strategies when dealing with the public.
- Must work collaboratively, as a member of a team or independently, and accept direction from supervisors.
- Must have strong inter-personal skills and the ability to provide directions, relay guidelines and communicate general information to event attendees.
- Must be able to address minor complaints related to parking, event requirements or college policies and direct larger concerns to supervisors.
- Must be dependable, responsible and able to exercise good judgment in the performance of assigned duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma and valid driver’s license preferred.
- Prior experience in safety, security, parking control or crowd control is desirable.
- Strong inter-personal skills and experience with conflict resolution is preferred.
- Knowledge of the Middlebury College campus and college policies is desirable.
- First Aid, CPR & AED training is desirable.
- Must handle confidential matters with appropriate discretion and pass a background check.
- Must be 18 years of age or older. There are no mandatory assignments and most are short term in nature. Special Events Staff employees work on an on-call, part-time basis. Must be able to stand for long hours and work outside in all types of weather.
Other: Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Benefits
As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.
Middlebury is a nationally recognized academic
institution that encompasses a liberal arts undergraduate college,
Schools Abroad, Language Schools, the Bread Loaf School of English, and
the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey—all with a
shared institutional goal of doing the highest quality work for
positive and global impact.With year-round operations on five continents, our
employees are one of our most valuable assets, and we are committed to
the success and development of our workforce. Our employees enjoy an
engaging lifestyle with excellent compensation, as well as competitive
benefits (health, dental, life, disability, retirement, and vision) and
educational assistance programs.Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We invite to become a part of Middlebury’s international community.
Middlebury is a nationally recognized academic
institution that encompasses a liberal arts undergraduate college,
Schools Abroad, Language Schools, the Bread Loaf School of English, and
the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey—all with a
shared institutional goal of doing the highest quality work for
positive and global impact.
With year-round operations on five continents, our
employees are one of our most valuable assets, and we are committed to
the success and development of our workforce. Our employees enjoy an
engaging lifestyle with excellent compensation, as well as competitive
benefits (health, dental, life, disability, retirement, and vision) and
educational assistance programs.
Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We invite to become a part of Middlebury’s international community.
