University of Maryland Memorial Chapel Event Manager

 Job Description

Assignments:

Event Coverage:
- Assist at weddings, organizational meetings, concerts and other events held at Memorial Chapel
- Provide logistical support by meeting with groups at the beginning of their time reservation to
learn how they would like the Chapel equipment arranged for their event
- Ensure sound system and microphones are working properly
- Enforce Chapel policies and make sure they are understood
 
Weekday Office Coverage (an option if schedule allows):
Respond to phone calls and emails to ensure proper communication between the Chapel and our
clients
- Update social media sites to promote Chapel and campus events
- Other duties as assigned or needed

Commitment:

Spring Semester 2019: One event manager needed to work three - five hours in the office on Thursdays and to provide substitute event coverage.

If you have an interest in this position for the current semester, apply by Mon., April 15.
Summer 2019: Event managers needed to staff events on weekend and weekday shifts
Event managers needed to cover weekday office hours.

2019 – 2020 School Year: Event managers needed to staff events on weekends and weekday evenings.

Event managers needed to cover weekday office hours.

During the school year, all are assigned two – four weekends per semester. A "weekend" means being at each event scheduled for that weekend which may include a Thursday. Wedding rehearsals are held 4-10pm on the Thursday and Friday before the Saturday and Sunday weddings. (Most weekends have 4-10 events.) Weddings/Events can be scheduled 9am-10pm on Saturdays and Sundays. You must be comfortable with managing an events facility independently and locking up. 

Business dress is expected and you will be provided with a nametag to be worn while on duty.
 
Qualifications:

- Works well in team-driven environments, dependable, punctual, responsible and willing to help
create successful events
- Understand the importance of representing the University.
- A self-starter and independent worker who is willing to learn and politely but firmly enforce all
the policies of the Chapel
- Should have at least one year remaining before you graduate

APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND NO LATER THAN MON., April 29 at 5 PM:
Applicants are called from those on file. Complete and submit the application and send to
chapel@umd.edu.

Questions? Contact chapel@umd.edu