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Part-Time Event Assistant

George Mason University

Arlington, VA

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Audio Hardware, Audioconferencing, Audiovisual, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Conferences, Customer Experience, Customer Service Management, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Electronics, Event Management, Furniture, Hardware Configuration Management, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Multimedia, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Videoconferencing
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
Today
Department: Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: Approximately 20 hours/week

Location: Arlington, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty, and staff

Mason Square Campus Administration and Operations, a division of Facilities and Campus Operations, is dedicated to delivering an exceptional event experience by providing comprehensive technical and operational support for conferences, meetings, and campus-wide events. This work is further supported by a suite of campus services designed to ensure a seamless and welcoming experience for all members of the university community.

About the Position:

The Office of Events Management at George Mason University's Mason Square campus in Arlington is ready to hire a Part-Time Event Assistant. Be part of a team of professionals who assist with the successful support and execution of events at the Mason Square campus.

George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of all-inclusive diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will support this commitment.

Wait, there's more. We offer some benefits to part-time employees. These benefits include tuition assistance, ability to contribute to a supplemental retirement plan, participation in the Staff Senate and wonderful discounts!

Responsibilities:
  • Provides general audio/visual support for meetings, conferences, and events;
  • Verifies all equipment requests for events are set in the exact manner as described on the set-up report; this involves setting of tables and chairs and A/V equipment in accordance with reservation requests;
  • Operates and maintains a working knowledge of all A/V systems in Mason Square event venues;
  • Verifies A/V equipment is tested and fully operational before events begin;
  • Responds to and troubleshoots minor technical issues, and provides user support during events when required;
  • Delivers timely and effective support to event clients, responding promptly to all requests;
  • Ensures accurate and on time fulfilment of table and equipment delivery requests;
  • Completes regular building checks to retrieve and return event signage and equipment to storage;
  • Maintains order in all storerooms and ensures aisles and mechanical equipment areas are kept clear of equipment;
  • Ensures proper storage of plaza furniture and umbrellas in advance of inclement weather;
  • Assists management with event operations and execution requirements while ensuring compliance with Mason Square venue polices; and
  • Identifies maintenance discrepancies and/or damages within event spaces and reports them to the Operations Manager.
Required Qualifications:
  • Must be a high school graduate;
  • Understanding of audio/visual equipment used to support events and multimedia applications, audio/visual hardware configuration, conference A/V set-up, streaming platforms, knowledge of electronics used to support events, and a willingness to learn new skills;
  • Possess outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently with a diverse audience, including current university faculty and staff, alumni, donors, students, and the community;
  • Possess a strong customer service, time management, and organizational skillset with high attention to detail;
  • Must have excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
  • Must be able to safely and independently move items up to 50 pounds; and
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least six-months experience working in an event venue operations support capacity;
  • Willingness to learn audio/visual and multimedia applications, conference A/V set-up, and streaming tools and platforms; and
  • Familiarity with higher education.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Part-Time Event Assistant at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.

Posting Open Date: December 1, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: January 5, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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