Location: Governors State University, IL
Job Type:
Temporary/Extra Help – Civil Service
Job Number: XH202400003
Division: Division
Of Arts And Letters
Department: Div Of Arts And Letters
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
0
Description
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University
(GSU) invites applicants for Concession & Events Assistant part-time
seasonal positions. We seek individuals eager to serve in a joyful high-pace environment with a spirit of generosity, radical hospitality,
and inclusion.
The Center for Performing Arts (www.centertickets.net) serves as a welcoming cultural destination, showcasing diverse voices and stories that
cultivate, connect, and inspire our community through education, entertainment, and compassionate dialogue.
Concession & Event
Assistants support a variety of event-related duties, including event preparation, concessions operations, and mixology. The job includes
setup and cleanup of concession and event areas and equipment in support of produced, presented, rentals, and internal GSU events and
receptions hosted by diverse stakeholders.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide
high-quality service to guests by offering them snack and beverage items for sale. - Steadfast production while working a fluctuating
and sometimes demanding schedule, including mandatory attendance at events. - Setup and cleanup of concession and event areas and
equipment, inventory controls/rotation - Dispense food and beverages including preparation, cost tally, and cash transaction with the
customers. - Use basic math skills and handle cash transactions in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for a cash bank of over
$200.00 - Inspect identification to ensure customer meets age requirements for alcohol consumption.
- Observe customer alcohol
consumption and behavior to prohibit sales to intoxicated parties. - Preparation and set-up of event areas (bar set up, decorations,
other duties, as assigned) - Support buses and lunch arrangements coordination in conjunction with the Theater Manager/ Patron Service
Manager for arts in educational performances. - Assist Theater Manager and Patron Service Manager with front-of-house duties and
coordination of VIP activities/special events, as needed.
Physical Demands:
Occasional heavy lifting up to 20
pounds particularly in the concession stand duties and general endurance during certain weekend events.
Compensation:
This is a temporary assignment which will end when funding or hours is exhausted. Employees in this
position performs a variety of duties as assigned by their supervisor and outlined above. Pay rate is $15 – $17 per hour commensurate with
education/experience.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Minimum
Qualifications
- Age 21+ required.
- High school diploma
- One year in a cash handling
position. - Experienced in bartending and concession stand operations.
- Knowledge of liquor dispensary laws and
mixology. - Basic math skills to handle cash transactions in a fast pace environment.
- Must adhere to all the standards and
ethics required by GSU and the State of Illinois, including the Procurement Code. - Must be a detail-oriented, friendly, and efficient
troubleshooter, able to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Must maintain a friendly attitude with all public
and coworkers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years in cash handling position.
- One year of
bartending experience. - Some experience in event planning.
- Basset License
- Stellar communication and interpersonal
skills
Supplemental Information
Please attach the following required
documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of Three Professional References
Candidates who are offered this
position will be required to pass background screening and physical lift test.
