Events Worker - Summer Temporary

Company: Siena College
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

About Siena:

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Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Cond-- Nast.

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic colleges in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

The Siena College Events Worker - Summer Temporary position is responsible for carrying out all assigned work from the Events & Moves Supervisor under the supervision of either Events & Moves Assistant Supervisor or Inventory Coordinator. Included with this direction, moving of items, furniture, boxes to support moves and large items to support the needs of all campus and off campus activities, programs and renovations. This position is expected to receive and understand direction either verbally or written, and will work in large groups or individually to complete assigned tasks.

Set-up Events- responsible for setting up rooms with tables, chairs, staging, etc. based on work orders given by the Events & Moves Supervisor, Asst Supervisor for Events & Moves, or through written/ verbal direction based on event resources or diagrams.
Move Offices - provide boxes & tape for preparation of office moves. When move is ready to follow instructions about where to move items given by Events Foreperson and/ or Events Crew Leader.
Equipment usage such as, but not limited to, moving vehicles, fork trucks, pallet jacks, large equipment moving items.

Dorm Work- during the school year, students are allowed to request items be removed or added to their room. It is the responsibility of the Events crew to do these jobs. During the summer, Events also reset all dorm rooms with the standard furniture students need to begin the year.
Provide assistance with moving items from place to place on campus, to the warehouse, or an off-site location based on work order.
Set up & operate AV equipment, sound systems, slide & video projectors, etc. as needed
Perform all duties in a professional and workman-like manner and in accordance with established Siena College and departmental policies and procedures. This includes the ability to function as part of our Conference Services team and consistently demonstrate sound communications and team work skills. Perform and assist with projects and renovations with other shops.
Lock & unlock meeting/event set up rooms & areas being always mindful that campus security is of the highest priority.

Perform all work in accordance with accepted safe work practices and attend all assigned safety training classes, obtain and maintain appropriate certifications.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls including after hour calls as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary: $16.52/hour - May 19, 2025 to August 29, 2025

Monday through Wednesday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and Thursday 7:00 am to 11:00 am - 2 positions available

Tuesday through Thursday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and Friday 7:00 am to 11:00 am -2 positions available

*The hiring salary above represent the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Requirements:

A high school diploma, or the equivalent is required. A valid driver's license is required as is being able to be an insured driver while employed by the college.

A background screening will be required.

Additional information:

Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Please complete the application and provide contact information for two professional references. Please apply at link below: http://siena.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=187618

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