Program and Events Assistant

Program and Events Assistant

Salary

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Location

Campus - To be determined by department, MI

Job Type

FT Staff (exclude MCAAP & all instructors)

Job Number

202301336

Department

Cultural Affairs & Community Engagement

Division

MCPA Production & Stage

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

STA

Salary Range

$52,948-$69,842 Annually. Maximum salary upon new hire is $52,948.

Position Level

Level 2

Working Hours and/or Working Conditions

Workdays and hours will be scheduled by the department and will vary depending on the event schedule. You will be required to work nights and weekends as needed. Schedule may include some long shifts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be willing to learn food and beverage safety requirements as well as hospitality and travel needs as required by touring presenters. Willingness to work as a team member and present a welcoming and pleasant demeanor to clients and guests. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. A valid driver's license is required. Will have working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software.

Supervision

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Director of Cultural Affairs and Community Engagement. Will take direction from the Production and Technical Managers and coordinate with the Cultural Programs and Exhibit Manager.

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Job Function

Coordinate all aspects of performer/presenter hospitality including but not limited to catering, travel and on-sight accommodations for Cultural Affairs Department presentations and events. Ensure performers and crew have what is necessary to be comfortable or is required by contract as part of their engagement with Macomb Community College. Assist in all areas of contract management and execution.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Production and Technical Managers with contracting requirements including professional, community partner and rental clients
• Coordinate contract process with the Business Manager
• Enter and maintain MCPA event scheduling and needs in EMS and departmental calendars
• Oversee events as directed by Production and Technical Managers
• Advance housing and transportation needs with artist management or directly with artists/presenters
• Arrange local travel and lodging as contracted
• Coordinate in-kind trade and usage with the Marketing and Sales Manager
• Research hotel and transportation services and make recommendations to the Director of Cultural Affairs and Community Engagement
• Schedule in-house event runners and book rental cars or car services as needed to fulfill travel requirements
• Advance and schedule catering and meal needs for performances and events
• Prepare performer/presenter itineraries as needed or requested
• Maintain and order stock for Green Room hospitality
• Work with Macomb Center designated staff to keep Green Room and food storage areas maintained within health code standards
• Work with Cultural Affairs designated staff to set up, monitor and strike the Green Room, dressing rooms and Founders Room as needed
• Work with Patron Services and Volunteer Coordinator to schedule volunteer staff to support the Green Room as needed
• Coordinate with Marketing Manager and Operations Coordinator on needs for VIP events. These include donor events and artist meet and greets
• Assist with other backstage needs and duties as assigned
• Other duties as appropriate

Education

High School Diploma.

Qualifications

Prior hospitality or food service experience preferred.

Macomb Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees and their eligible dependents including health, dental, vision, and hearing aid coverage, and optional benefits of a health savings and dependent care and/or flexible spending accounts. We also offer full-time employee's options for retirement, deferred compensation plans, life and voluntary insurances, short-term disability, tuition waivers and reimbursement and paid holidays.

To learn more visit our Bargaining Unit Information page

https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/employment-information/bargaining-unit-information.html

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Do you have a High School diploma?

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• No

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Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have prior hospitality or food service experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Macomb Community College

Address 16000 Hall Rd

Clinton Township, Michigan, 48038

Phone 586-445-7885

Website https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/index.html