Event Assistant

Job Description

Introduction

3 part-time vacancies currently exist for the Los Angeles Harbor College Swap Meet on Sundays at 1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA, 90744. The hiring list established by this examination will also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the life of the list. Our Colleges include: Los Angeles City College; East Los Angeles College; Los Angeles Harbor College; Los Angeles Mission College; Los Angeles Pierce College; Los Angeles Southwest College; Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; Los Angeles Valley College; West Los Angeles College

Definition

Performs a wide variety of operational and customer service support duties for events and recreational activities in a college athletics, physical education, and/or community services program. Typically works on an on-call or limited basis for a specific event and/or community services activities.

Typical Duties

Performs operational and customer service support duties in one or more of the following areas: Set-up, operation, and clean-up of sport venues, recreational activities and equipment, including marking of fields and preparing stadium bleachers; prepares indoor spaces for community services activities. Field support such as football chain crew or volleyball line judges Ticket sales and collection Camp registrations Ushering and crowd control Distribution of programs and promotional material Concession sales and operations Parking operations Mobility assistance Answers routine questions from event participants, vendors, and the public. Keeps event and recreation venues and surrounding areas free from health and safety hazards. Enforces safety policies and rules for use of the college facilities, event venues, and surrounding areas. Performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

An Event Assistant performs a wide variety of operational and customer service support duties for events and recreational activities in a college athletics, physical education, and/or community services program. Typically works on an on-call or limited basis for a specific event and/or community services activities. A Sports Event Technician performs a wide variety of technical duties for intercollegiate sporting events such as scorekeeping, timekeeping, statistical record maintenance, and game announcing in accordance with applicable NCAA regulations, procedures and standards. Typically works on an on-call basis for a specific sporting event.

Supervision

Immediate supervision is received from an academic or classified supervisor. No supervision is exercised.

Class Qualifications

Knowledge of: Customer service techniques for public contact Safety practices and procedures related to indoor and outdoor events
Ability to: Understand and follow written and oral instructions in carrying out assignments Give clear and concise information and instructions Safely lift, move, organize, secure, and store equipment and supplies Operate and make minor adjustments on equipment related to assigned duties Work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse pool of college staff, event staff, sport staff, employees, students, and the public Learn general and specialized procedures for event set up, operations, and clean up Learn and follow District policies and procedures related to employee conduct and assigned duties

Entrance Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or its equivalent. Prior work experience supporting college athletics, physical education, and/or community services programs or events is desirable.
Special: A valid Class “C” California drivers license may be required for some positions Travel to locations throughout the District may be required for some positions Must be able and willing to work nights and weekends
Physical Requirements: Some positions may require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave. 19 paid holidays per year. Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days. Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty. Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. Employees are also covered by Social Security. Employee Assistance Program

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of one or more parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview. Reasonable Accommodations Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.

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