Event Supervisor - Main Campus (Per Diem)

About Roxbury Community College:

Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community. The Department of Education recognized RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for student outcomes through the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, making it the only community college in Massachusetts with these designations.

RCC offers 24 associate degree programs, 6 credit-based certificate programs, 13 non-credit professional certification programs, 30+ lifelong learning and fitness classes, and customized incumbent worker training programs. The college hosts hundreds of civic and community events at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center each year. RCC is committed to providing all learners with the academic and non-academic support required for degree completion and long-term success.

Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. RCC is also an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at Clery Report.

Job Description:

Title: Event Supervisor

Unit: Non-Unit

Department: Events

Reports to: Director of College Events

Date: Summer 2026

Position Overview

The Event Supervisor is responsible for serving as the day-of event contact for all external events at the Media Arts Center and Academic Buildings. In this role, the Event Supervisor oversees all aspects of externally funded events, including ensuring that event set-ups and technical tests are completed, answering questions from clients, trouble-shooting problems, ensuring events begin and end according to contract stipulations, and enforcing Roxbury Community College rules and regulations. The event supervisor is also responsible for completing post-event reports and accurately relaying time-overages and other accommodations to the College Events Manager for invoicing. The event supervisor may be asked to oversee events at other RCC Buildings on an as-needed basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Event Operations

• Reviews event operational requirements (provided by Events Manager) prior to events
• Greets clients, answers questions and concerns
• Serves as liaison between client, technical support staff (lighting and sound technicians) and security
• Directly addresses client concerns, elevates those concerns, when necessary
• Confirms start time and end time for event support staff
• Carefully tracks times of client use against contracted times, when necessary, relays details on overage charges to clients and sends overage times and other unexpected billables to Business Office
• Prior to leaving event:
• Completes comprehensive event report for College Events Manager
• Ensures building is empty/clear of client belongings

Other responsibilities

Serves as the primary RCC staff member for Media Arts Center and Academic Building events, accurately relays information on RCC policies & procedures, ensuring that the College is well and accurately represented.

The event supervisor may also be tasked with setting-up and breaking down RCC resource tables for community events at the Media Arts Center and Academic Buildings, providing photos/content from select events for digital marketing, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Associates Degree Preferred but not required
• 1-3 years event supervision experience
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Successful CORI and SORI background check
• The ability to lift 25 pounds, walk up and down stairs, and move tables/chairs
• Event experience at a theater, performance space or multi-use higher education facility preferred

Additional Information:

Location: Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02120

Unit Status: Non-Union

Hours: As Needed

Compensation: $30.00 per hour

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

After completing all the steps above, please go back into the newly created account and double check that your resume and cover letter uploaded as you intended.

Roxbury Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact Pat Noel, ADA Coordinator, at 857-701-1290 or pnoel1@rcc.mass.edu.

ADA Compliance:

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Roxbury Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at hrstaff@rcc.mass.edu.