Information
Number of Openings: 1
Pay Rate: $15.50
Location: Coffman Memorial Union
Department: Activities & Programs
Description
The Music Group brings a diverse lineup of concerts and music related events to campus throughout the academic year (at least 24 events per year). These events include annual marquee events (such as WAM-O-Rama, Gigs Student Sound, and the Spring Jam™ Battle of the Bands competition) and up to 2 large-scale concerts (previous artists include Jesse McCartney, Smino, Chris Lane).
Individual Music Event Planners are responsible for the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of roughly 5 events per semester.
Requirements
- Current UMN-TC degree seeking student. See student employment eligibility
- Must plan to maintain student eligibility through two semesters, at a minimum
- Able to work 10-15 hours a week during the academic year and 5-10 hours a week during the summer. Must be available for weekly advisor & team meetings and available for some of the Spring Jam, Welcome Week and Homecoming events. (Pages will update as event dates are confirmed)
- Time management, organizational, customer service, and leadership skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, proficient in Google Applications Suite
- Ability to receive and delegate tasks
- As events are occasionally held off-site, able to bend and lift (up to 25 lbs team lift)
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior work in a team-focused atmosphere
- Prior event programming and/or event coordination experience
Notes for This Posting
This Student Events & Entertainment Music Event Planners needs to expect to be available and eligible to hold a U of MN student position through Fall, 2024.
The Event Planners work week varies, typically ranging from 10 hours to 15 hours. The Event Planners have some office hours (Mondays-Fridays, between 8:30am and 5pm) plus must be available occasional evening and weekends to assist with events.
Event times, for both in-person and virtual events, vary, but some expected events are:
- Saturday, 20-April-2024: Spring Jam
- Monday, 09-Sept-2024 through Saturday, 14-Sept-2024: Homecoming Week
The position will accept applications until filled.
Work-study students are encouraged to apply.
Restrictions
- You must be able to work for the Fall, Spring, Summer.
- You must be able to work 3 shifts per week.
Jobs
- Student Opening: Event Planner - Music
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