Conference & Event Services Summer Assistant - Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Number

BGSU01635

Division

President's Office

Department

Student Employment

Opening Date

05/07/2026

Closing Date

5/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary

Assist Conference & Event Services staff with all steps of planning, preparation and execution of summer events/conferences.

Career Readiness Competencies :

• Communication
• Professionalism
• Teamwork

Essential Functions

• Serve as on-site representative of Conference & Event Services, assisting with client needs before and during summer conferences and events working to ensure client expectations (regarding food/beverage, setup, a/v equipment, staffing, etc.) are met and proactively responding to needs and requests that may arise.
• Perform general office functions such as creating and updating spreadsheets, responding to calls/emails, coordinating details between clients and campus partners, and preparing materials for conference and events (signage, name badges, conference packets, etc.)
• May possibly assist in the reservation process of event spaces managed by Conference & Event Services.
• Will also assist with office coverage, front desk assistance, accounting and registration services, event support services, and other guest relations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with providing exceptional customer service in a professional environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to details and proven ability to problem solve. Extremely dependable and flexible.
• Robust work ethic: ability to take personal initiative and work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Experience with Windows Office Suite.
• Must be available to work day shifts, evenings and weekends (particularly during the months of June and July).
• Hours might vary between 10-28 hours/week (with occasional opportunities to work more than 28 hours/week when needed).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be available to start training in the later weeks of Spring semester in advance of summer responsibilities.
• This summer position, at this pay rate, expires the day before the first day of Fall classes each August.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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