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University of Vermont

Event Production Specialist

🇺🇸 Burlington, VT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $21 - $23 per Hour

💻 Operations

🗓️ May 15th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Vermont is hiring an Event Production Specialist. The role involves managing the setup, delivery, and breakdown of events, including supervision of temporary staff and maintaining quality customer interactions. The specialist will also handle event-related technical equipment and perform custodial duties, promoting safety and diversity in the workplace.

Highlights

  • Manage event setup, delivery, and breakdown.
  • Supervise temporary and student staff.
  • Operate event technical equipment.
  • Required experience with sound systems, visual projection, and event lighting.
  • Compensation is $21-$23 per hour.
  • High School Diploma and one year of hospitality/event services experience required.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a physical screening required.

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Event Production Specialist
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Position Details
 Position Details 
Advertising/Posting Title  | Event Production Specialist
Posting Summary  | Perform delivery, storage, set-up/breakdown and other related activities for events at the University campus. Based on size and scope of event, provide functional supervision and field training of temporary and/or student staff. Report performance and attendance to the supervisor. Prior to events, serve as lead contact interacting with customers by projecting a positive attitude and view the facility in a methodical manner to anticipate any room deficiencies (such as temperature extremes, lighting, missing or unsightly items). Provide direction for the delivery, setup and storage of event related items. During events anticipate needs, assist customers/guests, interact in a courteous and efficient manner, multi-task, problem-solve, and operate event technical equipment. Perform custodial duties associated with events, which include but not limited to providing special attention to high traffic areas such as entrances requiring shoveling, salting, sanding and trash pick-up. Perform general and scheduled maintenance on equipment. Access information utilizing computer-based applications. Engage in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion, environmental sustainability and delivering great customer experience. Promote a workplace that encourages safety and diversity.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)  | High School Diploma and one year of experience in hospitality/event services and experience with sound systems, visual projection and event lighting required. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills and experience working effectively in teams and independently. Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain and driver’s check required. Initial employment contingent upon successful completion of physical screening: ability to lift 61 lbs. and push/pull 62 lbs. Ability to climb ladders. Ability to work in inclement weather when outdoors. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability, and delivering exceptional value and great experience to customers.
Desirable Qualifications  |
Anticipated Pay Range  | $21-$23/hour
Other Information  |
Special Conditions  | Overtime required, Weekend work required, Non-standard work hours required, Bargaining Unit Position - United Electrical Workers, A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, 3rd Shift (Shift differential applies.), 40 hour work week, Background Check required for this position
FLSA  | Non-Exempt
Union Position  | Yes, UE ($18.25 minimum hourly rate)
 Posting Details 
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Location  | Burlington, Vermont
Job Open Date  | 05/14/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)  |
Open Until Filled  | No
 Position Information 
Position Title  | Events Management OC1 N
Posting Number  | S5607PO
Department  | University Event Svcs/11570
Position Number  | 019928
Employee FTE  | 1.0
Employee Term  | 12
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