approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

College/Unit/Department website: https://botgarden.uga.edu/

Employment Type: Employee

Additional Schedule Information: up to 19.5 hours a week

Advertised Salary: $12.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: 08/10/2026

Posting Date: 07/13/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Duties/Responsibilities: Attend events and provide on-site operational support with guest registration,setup and breakdown

Percentage of time: 35

Duties/Responsibilities: Assist with attendee communication and customer service for major events and other events as directed by Major Events Manager

Percentage of time: 20

Duties/Responsibilities: Prepare event materials such as agendas, name badges, floor plans,presentations, etc.

Percentage of time: 20

Duties/Responsibilities: Help manage event timelines and checklists

Percentage of time: 15

Duties/Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned by Major Events Manager

Percentage of time: 10

Classification Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: .49

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Major Events Manager at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA, this part-time student position in events will assist with planning and executing large-scale events. This position offers hands-on experience in event coordination, logistics, vendor communication and on-site event operations.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: Applicants that would be mutually beneficial for the position would be currently pursuing a degree in event management, hospitality, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies : A qualified candidate for this position is proactive, professional and has strong organizational and communication skills as well as an attention to detail. Flexibility to work some weekends and nights is desired.

Physical Demands: Driving

approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

College/Unit/Department website: https://botgarden.uga.edu/

Employment Type: Employee

Additional Schedule Information: up to 19.5 hours a week

Advertised Salary: $12.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: 08/10/2026

Posting Date: 07/13/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Duties/Responsibilities: Attend events and provide on-site operational support with guest registration,setup and breakdown

Percentage of time: 35

Duties/Responsibilities: Assist with attendee communication and customer service for major events and other events as directed by Major Events Manager

Percentage of time: 20

Duties/Responsibilities: Prepare event materials such as agendas, name badges, floor plans,presentations, etc.

Percentage of time: 20

Duties/Responsibilities: Help manage event timelines and checklists

Percentage of time: 15

Duties/Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned by Major Events Manager

Percentage of time: 10

Classification Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: .49

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Major Events Manager at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA, this part-time student position in events will assist with planning and executing large-scale events. This position offers hands-on experience in event coordination, logistics, vendor communication and on-site event operations.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: Applicants that would be mutually beneficial for the position would be currently pursuing a degree in event management, hospitality, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies : A qualified candidate for this position is proactive, professional and has strong organizational and communication skills as well as an attention to detail. Flexibility to work some weekends and nights is desired.

Physical Demands: Driving