Event Planner-Music Commitee

Apply for JobJob ID375853LocationTwin CitiesJob FamilyStu Administrative/SupportFull/Part TimePart-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularJob Code2222Employee ClassStudent Insurance EligibleAdd to Favorite JobsEmail this JobStudent Unions & Activities (SUA) is seeking students to join our team!This position requires being on campus. Work study is accepted but not required for thisposition. The department is not able to offer H-1B sponsorships. Any offer ofemployment may be contingent on the successful completion of a background check.Event Planner will work 5 - 10 hours per week in person during office hours (Mon - Fri,8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and scheduled shows. Regularly scheduled meetings aredetermined based on Event Planner’s availability in consultation with the supervisor.Music Event Planner provides consistent and engaging programming for a diverseaudience of students, including regularly scheduled music events (such as standardticketed shows, WAM-O-Rama, GIGS Student Sound, Battle of the Bands, and onelarge scale concert), with an overall goal of creating a welcoming, accessible and funexperience for students on campus.The SUA Student Events Team is dedicated to creating fun and engaging events forundergraduate, graduate, and professional students at the University of Minnesota. Ourfour committees - Social Events, Music Group, Bingo & Trivia, and Lead Planners - worktogether to plan a wide variety of events throughout the year, from movie nights andconcerts to Homecoming and Spring Jam™. We aim to build a strong campuscommunity by providing something for everyone!Job Duties & Responsibilities● Event Planning (40%): Research national and local music artists to book adiverse lineup of artists throughout the academic year. Create and update weeklyslide presentations for events. Collect student attendee data and provide eventevaluation. Gather student feedback regarding interest in music artists andgenres. Music Event Planners are responsible for the planning, implementation,execution, and evaluation of approximately five events per semester.● Event Execution (40%): Book, execute and provide customer service toattendees; set up and teardown events and connect with AV team, recruit andlead event volunteers.● Market Research (15%): Research events happening on campus, in localcommunities, and at other institutions while conducting outreach to the studentbody to inform decision-making around artist selection for events.● Post-Event Evaluation (5%): Recap events after completion and providerecommendations for future events, contribute to event evaluation and implementimprovements to increase accessibility and attendee satisfaction.● Other duties as assignedMinimum● Current University of Minnesota student. See student employment eligibility.● Must be able to work 5 - 10 hours a week during the academic year.● Demonstrated ability to think critically and solve problems independently.● Ability to receive and delegate tasks● Time management, organizational, customer service, and leadership skillsPreferred● Proficient in Google Workspace.● Experience working with Asana or other project management platforms.● Comfortable emailing and connecting with contacts in a professional manner.● Previous attendee at shows at the Whole Music Club.● Completed at least two semesters of coursework at the university/college level.Student Unions & Activities provides hundreds of paid student employment positions atcompetitive pay ranges and the opportunity to complement students' academicexperience by integrating student development outcomes with employment.Student Unions & Activities (SUA) is a department within the Office for Student Affairs(OSA). SUA provides a variety of programs and services to the University communitythat enhance the social, educational, and cultural environment of the University ofMinnesota. This includes but is not limited to retail services, facility rental, space forindividual and group activities, entertainment and educational programs, oversight ofstudent activities, and involvement with diverse student groups.SUA operates Coffman Memorial Union on the East Bank campus, the St. Paul StudentCenter on the St. Paul campus, and retail services on the West Bank campus.Website:sua.umn.edu\*The employer reserves the right to change or add duties to this position as long as thechanges and/or additions are consistent with the job classification.Pay Range:$16.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experiencePlease visit theOffice of Student Health Benefitswebsite for more information regarding benefit eligibility.Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected].>>Please include Resume and cover letter<