Event Services Associate

Event Services Associate

Job no: 510801

Position type: Full-Time 12-Month

Department: 490505 - Event Services

Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS

Categories: Support Staff

Position Open Date: Jun 11 2026


Position Function:

Assist with Special Event setups on and off campus.

Salary Grade : 09

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following examples are intended as illustrations only of the various types of duties assigned to positions allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

1. Performs the build/setup and removal of temporary structures, including setup and breakdown of various size tents for campus activities.
2. Loads, transports, and unloads materials and equipment for campus events.
3. Provides setup and arrangement for equipment/materials per event specifications.
4. Monitors storerooms and ensure order, cleanliness and security.
5. Works across departments for collaborative and seamless process for event preparations.
6. Works with pertinent personnel for equipment orders and ensure proper storage.
7. Performs related duties as assigned to maintain department efficiency

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Drivers License
1 yr exp

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Interpersonal and communication skills required.
2. Ability to read and write.
3. Understands instructions and executes efficiently to meet deadlines.
4. Works effectively with a wide range of constituencies; and perform variety of tasks.
5. Ability to exercise discretion with customers and the public, including reasonable standards for personal appearance.
6. Ability to work in a team and adhere to work rules that foster respect in the workplace.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Heavy Lifting
Exposure to physical risk
Frequent Night and Weekends
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

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Advertised: Jun 11 2026 Central Daylight Time

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