Associate, Events

Western Kentucky University Conferencing Services welcomes applications for the position of Events Associate to provide excellence in customer service. The successful candidate will possess the knowledge and skills required to execute the duties and responsibilities below with minimal supervision.

• Prepares conference rooms for client usage per client set-up request.
• Assists clients with other needs during events as requested.
• Maintains sanitation standards.
• Assists with the organization of all storage and audio video areas.
• Assists with the training, development, and leadership of student workers.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service
• Demonstrated understanding of how to use Audio Video equipment (LCD Projectors, microphones, laptops, and lighting controls).

Hourly Rate: $15.13 - $15.38

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

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