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Temporary Event Support Assistant

Middletown, CT · On-site

$16.94/hr

The Facilities Department is looking for Temporary Event Support Assistants to help with Commencement setup activities. The activities are scheduled during the weekend of May 23 & May 24, 2026. The ...

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Lynchburg, VA · On-site

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Lynchburg, VA · On-site

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Temporary Event Support Assistant

Temporary Event Support Assistant

Wesleyan

Middletown, CT • On-site

$16.94/hr

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The Facilities Department is looking for Temporary Event Support Assistants to help with Commencement setup activities. The activities are scheduled during the weekend of May 23 & May 24, 2026. The work will begin at about 8AM on May 23 and 5AM on May 24 and may consist of up to twelve hours per day. (Hours may change due to weather)

Responsibilities include:

  • Setup and removal of tables, chairs, and tents

  • Other commencement related tasks as needed

This is an on-campus position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must dress appropriately including wearing sturdy shoes or sneakers.
Must be available to work both Saturday and Sunday hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with event setup.

Additional Applicant Instructions:
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

Compensation: $16.94/hr.

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate's completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed toVice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's Clery Act Report are available on request and online athttps://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visithttps://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at:https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.

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