Student Assistant - Office of Special Events

Job Description

The Office of Special Events is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented student to assist with the office duties to help with the coordination, preparation, and execution of campus events. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in event planning, communications, marketing, or related fields, or for those students wanting to polish their professional office skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, emailing, and phone correspondence.
  • Contribute to event promotion through assisting with mailings and invitation distribution and preparation
  • Assist with maintaining inventory of event supplies and materials.
  • Provide general office support to the Special Events team as needed.
  • Assist in the preparation and execution of university events if necessary
  • Help with event preparation and post-event supply management.

Qualifications

  • Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Teachable, reliable, punctual, and professional.

Learning Outcomes
Students in this position will gain hands-on experience in event planning, project management, communication, and customer service, while contributing meaningfully to the university community.

Work Schedule
8 hours per week (flexible around class schedule)

To Apply
Please fill out the application through this link:   
If you have any questions, please reach out to Britt Lambert at BLambert@rwu.edu

*Students are prohibited from driving during work-study employment with the limited exception of authorized work-study driver positions.

Starting Date

Department Information

Contact Name

Britt Lambert

Department

Office of Special Events

Phone Number

401-254-3322

Email

BLambert@rwu.edu