"Temporary Athletics Event Staff Pool"

Temporary Athletics Event Staff Pool

University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department: Athletics - 25900
Vacancy Number: TSP5069PST
Temp Position Type: SHRA Temporary
Job Category: Athletics
FLSA for Position: Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
Be part of the UNCW game day experience! We are seeking temporary, as-needed, event staff members for assisting with UNCW home athletic events.

Responsibilities include:

• Collecting tickets for admission to UNCW athletic events
• Ushering fans to their seats
• Providing excellent customer service by assisting and directing fans within the facilities
• Promoting the safety of all fans
• Understanding security regulations and checking for prohibited items
• Strong problem solving skills

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Must be highly dependable, flexible, and available to work evenings and weekends.
• Possess excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with the public.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time both indoors and outdoors.
• Work effectively as a team member.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Previous event staffing experience

Work Hours: As needed basis - usually weekend or evening hours
Work Days: Varies by events
Hours Per Week: Intermittent, occasional work for events
Anticipated Hiring Range: $10-$20/hr

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.

Job Posting Date: 07/08/2025
Job Closing Date: 12/31/2025