Event Monitor

Job Description:

Event Monitor

Description

• • Position Summary
  • Classified as: Casual Worker
    
    Fundraising and Special Events is continuously building a pool of applicants interested in hourly-intermittent temporary employment. Positions are appointed as needed through June 30, 2026 with the possibility of reappointment based on budget, operational needs, and job performance.
    
    Under direct supervision, the Event Monitor supports the successful execution of events by assisting with event preparation, on-site coordination, vendor and client communication, and post-event follow-up. The incumbent ensures events run smoothly, safely, and in compliance with University policies, while delivering high-quality customer service to clients and guests.
    
    
  • Job Duties
  • Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Attend assigned events and monitor activities to ensure compliance with University policies and procedures.
    • Conduct event set-up; receive and verify rental deliveries from vendors.
    • Inspect event locations to ensure cleanliness, proper functioning of equipment, appropriate temperature settings, and accuracy of the setup.
    • Serve as point of contact for clients during events; provide assistance, respond to questions, and ensure client satisfaction.
    • Direct unauthorized groups (e.g., photographers, limos, onlookers) away from reserved event spaces.
    • Coordinate with food service providers and vendors to adhere to event schedules; communicate changes as needed.
    • Promptly report emergencies to appropriate authorities and inform the standby supervisor once the situation is under control.
    • Gather post-event feedback from clients and vendors; submit an event summary for internal documentation.
    • Respond to and select open shifts.
    • Assist with office-based event preparation as needed, including compiling event brief materials.
    • Review event details in advance to ensure readiness.
    • Participate in required meetings and training sessions scheduled with consideration of staff availability including mandatory annual trainings as assigned.
    • Submit monthly time sheets via the university’s MyCSUSTAN portal.
    • Return University equipment and keys to University Events after each event.
    • Other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Education : High school diploma.
    Experience : Minimum of one year of customer service experience.
    
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • • Completion of at least two years of college coursework (equivalent to 60 semester units) in hospitality, event management, communications, public administration, or a related field.
    • Minimum of six (6) months of experience supporting event coordination, facilities setup, or customer service in a professional setting.
    • Familiarity with basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to manage digital forms and timekeeping submissions.
    • Prior experience working in a higher education or public sector setting is desirable.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • • Thorough knowledge of customer service and working with the public.
    • Ability to remain calm under pressure.
    • Excellent communication skills.
  • Special Conditions
  • • May work indoors and outdoors in various temperatures and terrain.
    • Access to email and the internet for communication is required.
  • License or Certifications
  • • Valid California driver's license.
  • Physical Requirements
  • The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    
    • Constantly required to walk, stand, lift/carry items up to 10 lbs.
    • Frequently required to concentrate, make decisions, sit, bend, lift/carry items up to 25 lbs, stoop, kneel, squat, push, pull, reach overhead.
  • Salary Range
  • $20.00 per hour.
    
    
  • How to Apply
  • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
  • Application Deadline
  • OPEN UNTIL FILLED; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER AUGUST 18, 2025. (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)
    
    
  • Criminal Background Clearance Notice
  • Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
    
    
  • Additional Information
  • Campus & Area
    California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
    
    Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
    
    Clery Act Disclosure
    
    Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    
    The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
    
    Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
    
    CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
    
    The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
    
  • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
    
    INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
    
    

Advertised: Aug 13 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: