Temporary Summer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

This position enables the Jerry Falwell Library to deliver impressive customer service by working behind the scenes on projects such as setting up for special events; investigating and tracking facility-related work orders; and stocking supplies such as water, paper, toner, and first aid kits. This position requires the ability to perform physical labor, which involves moving furniture, lifting heavy objects, and standing for long periods. The job will occasionally require the use of tools such as a screwdriver, hammer, drill, etc. The individual must be able to receive instructions and complete tasks with little supervision. This temporary, summer position reports directly to the Jerry Falwell Library Facilities Manager. Occasional special event shifts are required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports and follows up on building issues and work orders.
• Sets up office equipment and library furniture for events, customers, and employees.
• Keeps inventory supplies including water, first aid materials, paper, toner, and printing supplies.
• Helps other departments with opening and closing procedures.
• Assists with project planning and management to completion.
• Communicates professionally through email.
• Performs occasional light cleaning.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• Able to lift and move 50 or fewer pounds is required.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Basic experience using hand tools is preferred.
• Project planning experience is preferred.,

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer and scheduling skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Required to travel to local and campus locations.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. The working environment may also include the facilitation of outdoor events.

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77

Summer Temporary employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.