Special Event Attendant (hourly)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Hospitality
Posted on April 22, 2024
Summary
VCU's Parking & Transportation department oversees 13 parking decks and approximately 44 parking lots, totaling 13,700 spaces; and on average 500+ revenue producing events annually. This is accomplished with approximately 50+ Parking and Transportation employees.
Event duties include, but are not limited to:
- Collecting and maintaining cash at assigned deck location
- Reconciling event sales
- Providing traffic control and safety patrols at the assigned deck location
- Providing uniform interpretation and enforcement of parking regulations
- Providing customer service to patrons of the Parking & Transportation Department
- Providing customers with information concerning Parking and Transportation
- Must be dependable and available to work a flexible schedule that will vary based on occurrence of scheduled events; shifts include evenings, weekends, and some holidays
- Ability to work nights and weekends, including holidays
- Must have the ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills and exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to successfully complete all training
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
- Cash handling experience preferred
Physical Demands & Activities
Light Lifting (<20 lbs): Essential
Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs): Marginal
Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs): Marginal
Pushing/Pulling: Essential
Standing: Essential
Sitting: Essential
Repetitive Motion: Essential
Walking: Essential
Climbing: Essential
Reaching: Essential
Bending: Essential
Environmental Conditions
Extreme heat/cold: Essential
Extreme Noise: Essential
Vibrations: Essential
Fumes: Essential
Mists/gases: Essential
Emotional Demands
Fast pace: Essential
Average Pace: Essential
Multiple Stimuli: Essential
Intense Customer Interaction: Essential
Frequent Change: Essential
Mental/Sensory Demands
Memory: Essential
Reasoning: Essential
Hearing: Essential
Reading: Essential
Analyzing: Essential
Logic: Essential
Verbal Communication: Essential
Written Communication: Essential
Work days/hours: Evenings & Weekends, some days, flexible shift, up to 29 hours per week
Salary Range: $15.00/hr
Position Details:
Department: Parking and Transportation Services
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: .5
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
