Department Code
30003-1074
Department
Dome Operations
Job Title
Temporary Part-Time Event Production Assistant
Commitment to On-Campus Experience
Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Range
$16.00 Per Hour
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Hours
Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on events scheduled at the Dome
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
Dome Operations is seeking temporary event production / operations staff to work on an as needed basis for various events and event changeovers.
As a member of the Dome Operations team, you will be a part of the crew that sets up and breaks down Dome events, including football and basketball games, special events such as major concerts, Monster Jam, and many more. You will also have the opportunity to return year after year, as many of our team members have been with the Dome for over 30 years.
Education and Experience
- Team members must be capable of following instructions and working well within groups to accomplish set tasks.
- Applicants must be flexible and able to work events and event changeovers that take place nights, weekends, and some holidays.
Skills and Knowledge
- Assist with game / event preparations including changeovers of the arena floor and event configurations.
- Set up and break down tables, chairs, stages, pipe / drape, and other items that vary from event to event.
- On occasion assist with building maintenance and cleaning as needed for events.
Responsibilities
- Assist with game / event day preparations to include setting up basketball courts, furniture and event day signage.
- Assist with event changeovers, work in teams under direction of the Event Operations Manager.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to work in conditions of extreme heat and extreme cold, both inside the facility and outside.
- Will be required, at times, to work outside in inclement weather conditions.
- Must be able to repeatedly lift at least 50 lbs. to waist height or higher.
- Must be able to push/pull at least 75 pounds.
- Must be able to walk for several hours at a time throughout the shift.
- Must be able to stand for several hours at a time.
- Must be able to perform extensive bending and flexing at the waist.
- Must be able to repeatedly rotate (twist and turn) head and torso.
- Must be able to frequently and repeatedly squat or stoop to the ground as necessary to complete tasks.
- Must be able to reach arms overhead.
- Must be able to repeatedly lift up overhead and lift down from overhead items of at least 45 pounds overhead.
- Must be able to work in extremely dusty or dirty environment.
- Must be able to hear and respond to equipment notification beepers, horns and bells, as well as verbally communicate with other staff.
- Must be able to walk and carry items up and down stairs and ramps.
- May be exposed to products used for cleaning and maintenance of the facility.
Tools/Equipment
- PPE will be provided and required to wear.
- The specifics will be based on job duties.
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
