Event Support Associate

Lafayette College Easton, PA Full-time Health Care Provider

Posted on April 8, 2024

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Event Support Associate
Lafayette College: Human Resources: Staff Positions: Finance & Administration

Location: Easton
Open Date: Mar 08, 2024

Description
The Event Support Associate provides logistical and technical support and oversight for events, meetings, and conferences on the Lafayette College campus. The Associate is the onsite point of contact for events, particularly after hours and on weekends. The Associate will assist with and oversee complex space setups, including the deployment of audio-visual equipment, furniture, and externally rented equipment. This position is highly visible throughout event duration, expected to have in-depth knowledge of campus spaces and technology, and be able to professionally and appropriately respond to and resolve any event related concerns. The Associate is a key member of the Conferences & Events team and reports to the Senior Manager of Conferences & Events.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the setup and tear down of events, including furniture and audio-visual equipment.
Coordinate with Facilities and Catering to ensure services are scheduled and completed according to event timeline.
Monitor and run EMS reporting to plan and coordinate service schedules.
Communicate with internal and external event requestors to confirm setup details.
Be visible and onsite for events, acting as the single point of contact for any event-related questions.
Conduct regular inventory of equipment.
Participate in weekly event planning meetings.
Be available to work nights and weekends based on scheduled events.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
This position requires routine additional hours as well as weekend hours for time-sensitive projects and events. This position requires at least one year of event oversight/coordination and a working knowledge of audio-visual equipment. The position also requires:

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and stand for extended periods of time.

• Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills and experience working in a fast- paced multicultural environment

Application Instructions
Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.

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Lafayette College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its educational programs and activities, admissions, or employment as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); and other applicable laws and College policies.

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