Lead Event Management Assistant

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Overview
This event-focused role will support and work toward full supervision of varsity sports including, but not limited to, Field Hockey, Swimming & Diving, Fencing, and Softball, with additional opportunities to assist with other sports as well as Ivy League and NCAA Championships, and other post-season events. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills when working with internal Athletcs departments and external University partners, a strong work ethic, and excellent problem-solving and time management skills. This is a paid, non-benefit, 10-month position with June and July off.
Required Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's degree required, as well as 1-2 years minimum experience working in collegiate or professional athletics.


Preferred Skills and Abilities

Job Description

Performs one or more of the following jobs: Pass List/Will Call; Ushers; Ticket Takers; Parking Attendants; Parking Gate Sellers; Ticket Sellers; PA Announcer; Clock Operator; Penalty Box Attendant; Football Field Headquarters; Ball Person; Football Spotter; Press Box Attendant; Court Sweeper; Rink Operations/Maintenance; Facilities and rental assistant; Visiting Team Liaison; Portal Attendant; Chain Crew; Music Operation; Statistician; Marketing; Portal Attendant; Facility Assistant.

Contest and Event Duties:
1. Greets customers and staff. Provides them with general event information. May provide information over a public address system (PA).
2. Provides game information to and works with officials and referees as needed. 
3. Assists with event set up and break down.
4. May handle cash and credit card transactions.
5. May perform other duties as assigned.

Facilities Assistant Duties:
1. Engages with members and guests.
2. Provides information and programs and services to visitors. 
3. Inspects fitness equipment for issues and report as needed.
4. Ensures workstations, activity and recreational spaces are neat and organized.
5. Restocks supplies as needed. Return equipment to original location as needed.
6. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma

Job Posting Date

06/01/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

No Grade

Compensation Grade Profile

Hourly

Hourly Range

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

 
Background Check Requirements

 

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

 
Health Requirements

 

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

 
Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

 
Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.