Event Services Lead

Event Services Lead

Job no: 510081

Position type: Full-Time 12-Month

Department: 490505 - Event Services

Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS

Categories: Support Staff

Position Open Date: Dec 12 2025


Position Function:

The Event Services Lead is responsible for providing first-line event setup, breakdown, and response/assistance for event resources for all campus related events. This position reports to the Supervisor, Events Services for Division of Student Affairs.

Salary Grade : 10

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 similar or related to the position.


1. Responsible for setup and breakdown of event services resources including but not limited to stages, tents, tables, chairs, infrastructure for audio video for all campus related events
2. Performs storage and retrieval of all event services resource equipment.
3. Monitors inventory storage areas for cleanliness and organization.
4. Creates standard cleaning procedure daily/weekly of all resources to maintain integrity of customer experience in renting equipment.
5. Plan daily work based on information extracted from ad Astra reports.
6. Maintains neat and clean appearance of all department office area
7. Reports any broken equipment and furniture disrepair to Event Services Supervisor and Senior Coordinator of Event Services immediately.
8. Creates standard operating procedure manuals for general associate jobs.
9. Directs work assignments for general associate staff.
10. Strict adherence to safety protocols with respect to all setup requirements.
11. Attend all scheduled meetings.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Three years of work-related experience
Valid MS Drivers' License

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Mechanical aptitude in the build and breakdown of equipment
2. Post high school formal training or associate degree in hospitality or related discipline
3. Five years work related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Interpersonal and communication skills required.
2. Ability to comprehend and see big picture to work through complex work process.
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 and exhibit professional and courteous demeanor.
6. Ability to work in a team and adhere to work rules that foster respect in the workplace.
7. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required and on short notice.
8. Must be self-motivated, able to work independently with minimum supervision, and apply good judgment.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

1. Job frequently requires sitting, standing, bending, reaching, climbing, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and walking.
2. Job occasionally require stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
3. Job frequently requires physical exertion and lifting 50 pounds, occasionally 100 #.
4. Job requires frequent overtime and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, nights, and weekends and eexcellent hand-eye-coordination skills.
5. Job requires stamina and strength to perform manual labor.
6. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:

Application
Resume
List of Three References

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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Advertised: Dec 12 2025 Central Standard Time

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