Part-Time Event Assistant

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 https://jobs.gmu.edu/. 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