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Summary The Conference & Event Services' Event Support Staff is responsible for providing outstanding customer service to all Conference & Event Services clients and guests of the University. Day to day activities will be setting, servicing and tearing down setups in all meeting and event spaces managed by the Conference & Event Services office. These spaces include, but are not limited to, the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Olscamp Hall and select academic buildings on campus.

It is important that members of the Event Support Staff become familiar with campus buildings and the equipment, policies, services and the day-to-day schedule of events for the Conference & Event Services operation. Career Readiness Competencies: Career & Self-Development Communication Critical Thinking Essential Functions Provide outstanding customer service to all meeting/event clients and guests. Read and interpret room diagrams with respect to event setups.

Setup/tear down room setups; including tables, chairs, stages and misc. equipment in accordance with the schedule of events for the Conference & Event Services office. Set up/ tear down of A/V equipment for meetings and events; including laptops, projectors, microphones, telephones, portable sound system, etc.

Troubleshooting A/V equipment when there are technical questions or problems related to A/V equipment and identifying appropriate solutions. Serve as on-sight A/V support for events that take place in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union and the Olscamp Hall Conference Center. Respond to requests from Conference and Event Services clients, guests and staff.

Provide basic instruction on the operation of A/V equipment to customers as necessary. Assist in conducting inventory of A/V equipment as requested or as needed. Cleaning duties (including sweeping, dusting, emptying trash and checking supplies) in the meeting rooms and equipment care and maintenance.

Inspect rooms for damage, cleanliness and document issues to be addressed. Give documentation to supervisor. Be aware of emergency procedures and troubleshoot concerns throughout the facility.

Attend staff meetings and training sessions as needed. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Positive customer-oriented attitude and professional image Must have the ability to lift tables; lift and stack chairs and ability to read and interpret room diagrams General knowledge of computers, presentation software, and A/V equipment Demonstrate the ability to follow directions and interest in learning new technology related skills Ability to problem-solve as well as work in a team environment Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills Flexible hours for availability (including evenings and weekends) when the building is open Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer.

The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. EEOC Know Your Rights OCRC Know Your Rights In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents