Event Attendant PRN, Edson E+I Event Facilitator

102851BR

Campus: Tempe

Event Attendant PRN

Job Description

The J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute (Edson E+I) Place-based Innovation Spaces (PBIS) are sites throughout the community providing additional support, accessibility, and connectivity among entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs. Each space has unique users providing a collaborative workspace, event space, and, in some cases, a makerspace to support ideation, creation, and various programming.

Edson E+I is seeking three (3) Event Attendants that will help provide site event coverage across the PBIS network. This is an event-based position with no regular hours. The schedule and location will vary, including evenings and weekends. Reliable transportation is required.

Edson E+I Place-based Innovation Spaces (PBIS) Locations:

850 Phoenix Bioscience Core – 850 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
1951@SkySong – 1475 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
ASU Chandler Innovation Center – 249 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ 85225
Fusion on First – 380 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
The Studios @ Mesa City Center – 59 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201

This position may be supported in whole or in part by grants or philanthropic funding and may be contingent on the availability of funding.

Job Family

Theatrical & Public Events

Department Name

Entrepreneurship + Innovation

Full-Time/Part-Time

PRN

VP Code

KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$20.00 per hour

Close Date

27-July-2024

Category

01

Essential Duties

• Support event logistics including room set up, tear down and basic technology support.
• Assist in organizing program events.
• Support data entry in various software systems.
• Monitor/organize inventory of program/event supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

No prior experience required; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or
education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally to diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate personal accountability.
• Ability to take on a wide range of logistical duties typical of hosting large events.
• Experience in strong customer service, problem-solving and relationship management skills.
• Evidence of effective communication skills, including strong writing and presentation skills
• Experience in learning new technologies and engaging online through multiple platforms.

Working Environment

• Work duties are performed onsite across the PBIS Network: 850 Phoenix Bioscience Core (Phoenix, AZ), 1951@SkySong (Scottsdale, AZ), ASU Chandler Innovation Center (Chandler, AZ), Fusion on First (Phoenix, AZ), and The Studios @Mesa City Center (Mesa, AZ).
• This position will require a flexible working schedule (including evenings/weekends) in order to accommodate programs and events.
• Activities include regular use of office equipment including a computer and are subject to extended periods of sitting or lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Travel to various PBIS locations will be required.

Department Statement

For the ninth year in a row, ASU has been named the most innovative university in the nation, recognizing the university's culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all eight years the category has existed.
ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way.

The J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute supports connections and collaborations across ASU and its partner communities to make entrepreneurship accessible to everyone by providing material support and resources for entrepreneurship while advancing ASU’s national and international reputation as an entrepreneurial institution of higher education. Edson E+I is a dynamic and fast-paced working environment with a team of interdisciplinary colleagues supporting an extensive suite of programs that provide outreach, engagement, and training opportunities to promote an inclusive and diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem and economic growth.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume and cover letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.