Events Setup Crew Member

Posting Number

STA00936PO25

Job Family

Event Management

Job Function

Events

USC Market Title

Events Assistant

Link to USC Market Title

Job Level

A2 - Administrative/Operational Support

Business Title (Internal Title)

Events Setup Crew Member

Campus

Aiken

Work County

Aiken

College/Division

USC Aiken College/Division Level

Department

AIK Campus Support Services

State Pay Band

4

Approved Starting Salary

$34,532

Advertised Salary Range

$34,532 - $43,165

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

40

Work Schedule

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Other Professional

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Events Setup Crew Member (Administrative Assistant), Salary: $34,532 – $43,165 per year, USCA Campus Support Services

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Event Coordinator, the Events Setup member will be responsible for event set-up and tear downs for all campus and contracted event equipment and resource needs. Works with other set up team members to ensure the location is fully equipped and prepared for smooth execution of the event. The member may serve as house manager for outside vendors, will assist Facilities Event Coordinator in carrying out School Dude requests and optimizing high levels of guest experience satisfaction. The member may be required to supervise and provide direction to part time and/or temporary employees. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills. Professional and personal integrity. Knowledge in operational procedures, facility capabilities, event-related services and technical requirements for events in indoor and outdoor venues. A good driving record. Must be hospitable and work harmoniously with others. Required Certifications, Licensure/Other Credentials: Must posses a valid driver's license. Forklift certified within 6 months of hire through training provided by USCA. Minimum requirements: Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 1 or more years of job related experience. Application deadline: December 1, 2025. USCA is an AA/EOE. We strive to cultivate an environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of all individuals.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 1 or more years of job related experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Must posses a valid driver's license. Forklift certified within 6 months of hire through training provided by USCA.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills. Professional and personal integrity. Knowledge in operational procedures, facility capabilities, event-related services and technical requirements for events in indoor and outdoor venues. A good driving record. Must be hospitable and work harmoniously with others.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Event Set Ups/tear downs:
Set up required resources (tables, chairs, stages, tents, podiums, gym flooring, stanchions, pipe and drape, etc.) for each venue event as requested by the customer. All set ups will be neat, clean, orderly and in good working condition. Venues will be set up in accordance to diagrams and/or customer and/or supervisors directives. Event will be broken down and put away in proper locations after events conclusion.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

35

Job Duty

Event Resources:
Individual will maintain all resource storage locations in a neat and order manner. All resources will be clean and in sound operational condition. Resources in need of repair, or replacement, will be made known to supervisor for corrective actions.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

35

Job Duty

Miscellaneous Moves/Requests:
Under the direction of the Events Coordinator, carry out furniture, equipment
moves, etc. requested by departments via the university work order system or other
request methods.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Job Duty

Assist in deliveries of incoming mail-room packages as well as other duties assigned
within the division of Campus Auxiliary & Support Services.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

5

Job Duty

Serve as a House Manager, if needed, for external events. This would entail opening
and closing venue and coordinating needs of the guest with appropriate university
departments (Operations, Custodial, Public Safety, etc.).

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

No

Hazardous weather category

Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date

11/24/2025

Job Close Date

12/01/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to completing the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by December 1, 2025.

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