Student Worker Account Associate - Canyon Catering & Events (FWS/NFWS)

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions: 

• Identify and prospect potential external partners, including corporations, nonprofits, community organizations, and event planners throughout Arizona. 

• Promote proposals and secure sales for Canyon Catering & Events, featuring catered events, private dining experiences, and large-scale functions. 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships through networking events, industry outreach, chamber of commerce engagement, and referrals. 

• Collaborate with internal culinary, restaurant, and events teams to design customized event experiences that meet client needs and expectations. 

• Support contract discussions to secure bookings and coordinate event details. 

• Identify opportunities for ongoing partnerships, repeat business, and long-term collaboration agreements. 

• Represent GCU and Canyon Catering & Events with professionalism, enthusiasm, and alignment with the university’s mission. 

• Other duties as assigned. 
   

Equipment Used and Responsibility 

Microsoft Office suite  

Supervisory Responsibilities  

N/A 
 

Experience/  Education 

• Ideal candidate is highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and passionate about student success and Grand Canyon University’s Christian mission. 

• Pursuing a degree in business, marketing, hospitality, communications, or a related field preferred. 

• Interest in hospitality, catering, event management, or sales are strongly desired. 

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to confidently present and “sell” ideas. 

• Comfortable with consultative sales, networking, and longer sales cycles. 

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. 

• Must pass pre-employment background investigation. 
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Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment: 
• Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program. 
• Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student. 
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University. 

You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements. 

Pay Rate: Minimum Wage 
Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2027