Student: University Events Set-Up Assistant 2026-27

Augsburg University is committed to helping our student explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork, collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Primary responsibilities include

Must be enrolled or in process of enrolling at Augsburg University, and must have work-study as part of financial aid award. For questions please contact studentfinances@augsburg.edu

Responsibilities

Equipment setup for events and conferences; Event/Classroom facility monitoring and upkeep; General event support; Assistance with office duties (Scheduling spaces, filing etc.); Audio and visual technical support; Computer technical support; Assistance with light cleaning of spaces between camps and conferences

Requirements

Looking for students who have previous experience working with events (i.e. have worked in a hotel, restaurant or event center before), students that are interested in Audio/Visual work or that have an interest in pursuing event management as a career.; Knowledge of and comfort setting up audio-visual is highly preferred. Onsite technical training will be given.; Strong customer service skills are necessary as these positions will be required to work closely with a variety of different groups on campus (both internal and external groups).; A self-motivated, team minded individual is essential; This position will require the ability to work some nights and/or weekends; Much of what we do for the campus is set up audio visual equipment for meetings or events. Having base knowledge of these skills and/or the ability to pick up on them quickly is crucial for a student staffer to be successful in our department.; Must be able to at least lift 30 lbs.; Candidates must have work-study as part of their financial aid award for next school year. If you have questions about your financial aid award, please contact studentfinances@augsburg.edu

Benefits

Rate of Pay: $16.45/hour; Minnesota Sick and Safe Time; Not eligible for health insurance benefits