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Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Event Assistant

Thornton, CO · On-site

$17.86/hr

Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate ... SUMMARY: This is a "per event" position which assists the Athletic Facilities Lead Operator ...

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Student Event Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing tight deadlines, coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously, and adapting to last-minute changes in event plans. Effective time management and clear communication with team members and supervisors are crucial for overcoming these hurdles. Being proactive, flexible, and maintaining a positive attitude can help ensure successful events and foster strong working relationships within the event planning team.

What are Student Event Assistants?

Student Event Assistants are individuals, often students themselves, who help plan, organize, and run events on behalf of a school, college, or university. Their duties typically include setting up event spaces, assisting with registration, managing equipment, and providing information to attendees. They play a key role in ensuring events run smoothly and may work on a wide range of activities, from academic conferences to social gatherings. This role helps students gain valuable organizational and teamwork skills while contributing to campus life.

What is the difference between Student Event Assistant vs Event Coordinator?

AspectStudent Event AssistantEvent Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or ongoing college educationRelevant experience, sometimes certifications in event planning
Work EnvironmentCampus events, student organizations, part-time rolesCorporate, nonprofit, or large-scale public events
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, student groupsEvent planning companies, corporations, nonprofits
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for entry-level event support rolesSeeking professional event planning careers

The Student Event Assistant typically supports event setup, registration, and logistics within educational settings, often as a part-time or entry-level role. In contrast, an Event Coordinator manages entire event planning processes, including budgeting, vendor management, and client communication, often requiring more experience. While both roles involve event support, the Student Event Assistant is more focused on assisting and executing tasks, whereas the Event Coordinator oversees the full event lifecycle.

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Event Assistant

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Thornton, CO • On-site

$17.86/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

322nd of 545 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

HOURLY RATE: $17.86
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 2.5 +

FTE: .0625
JOB CODE: 090727

POSITION TYPE: REGULAR
LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
SUMMARY:  This is a "per event" position which assists the Athletic Facilities Lead Operator, Stadium and/or Aquatics Operator during routine and special events held at the Veteran' Memorial Aquatic Center , Five Star Stadium and North Stadium, or during other special district events on or off the district buildings and grounds.   This position is responsible for taking admission tickets and/or money, reconciling same, running concession stands and doing pre and post inventory of concession items.    
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Sell and issue tickets, receives money, check or credit card payments, gives correct change as appropriate, to paying guests. Checks credentials of non-paying attendees.  Provides superior customer service and interactions with staff and guests.  Answers guests' questions and resolves guests' conflicts and situations or escalates difficult issues to the Aquatics Center/Stadium Operator or responsible administrative staff person.  Refers disruptive guests to appropriate administrator. 
2. Counts, balances and resolves overages/deficiencies in balancing currency for concession booth.  Performs cash register close-outs including register reports and ensuring appropriate monies are placed in bank bag for the next event. 
3. Prepares and sells concession items to stadium patrons; counts and prepares pre and post event inventory of concession items.   Makes note of any maintenance needed in the concession area.  Ensures lead operator or administrator is aware of needed supplies and/or maintenance issues.  
4. Perform other job related duties as assigned 
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Experience in cash handling and public contact preferred. 
Must be a minimum of 16 years old.    
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
Criminal background check required for hire.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: 

 

All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application.  Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job.  Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

 


SALARY INFORMATION: 
All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis.  All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience.  Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience. "Grade" refers to position or job classification and "Step" refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See our Classified Salary Schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, please refer to The Classified Master Agreement.
BENEFITS INFORMATION: 
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).
To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.
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