Student Involvement - Event Staff
Please note that although work-study status is considered for this position, it is not required. Everyone is welcome to apply despite their work-study status.
Event Staff Job Description
Purpose:
Event Staff are students representing the Office of Student Involvement (formerly Student Activities & Leadership Development) who provide a positive peer security presence at student organized social events on campus. They work with social event hosts and Public Safety officers to maintain a fun and safe environment at these events. Event Staff does not replace student organizers / event hosts in the execution of social events. Event Staff will only work events at venues that have a capacity of at least 50 or more people.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in staffing the entrance and exit doors
- Ensure venue capacity is not exceeded
- Assist Public Safety in emergency situations at the event
- Generally, help to maintain a safe and well-organized event
- Check to see if appropriate policies are being followed ( i.e. correct food and non-alcoholic rations, checking of identification, etc)
- Attend training and Event Staff meetings as required
- Assist in other duties as assigned
Event Staff is NOT Responsible for:
- Collecting money at entrance doors
- Staffing the entrance alone (an event organizer should also be present)
- Collecting money from guests
- Staffing an entrance to residential part of a house without the assistance of one of the organizers
- Setup / Breakdown of furniture or equipment
Qualifications:
- Be in good academic standing at Wesleyan University
- Not have any violations of “The Code of Non-Academic Conduct”
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to be assertive and manage conflict
Scheduling and hours:
- Must be willing to work late nights/weekends
Application Process:
- A cover letter (1 page) to include why you are interested in this position. Please also include why you believe a peer presence is useful or necessary in contributing to a vibrant and safe student social scene and any related work experience.
- Please list the name of a current Event Staff member that referred you to the position.
Compensation:
$15 an hour (Students with work-study are encouraged to apply)
Questions:
Student Involvement