Part-Time Event Assistant

Department : Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification : GMU Worker

Job Category : Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type : Part-Time

Work Schedule : Approximately 20 hours / week

Location : Arlington VA

Workplace Type : On Site Required

Salary : Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check : Yes

About the Department :

George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students faculty and staff

Mason Square Campus Administration and Operations a division of Facilities and Campus Operations is dedicated to delivering an exceptional event experience by providing comprehensive technical and operational support for conferences meetings and campus-wide events. This work is further supported by a suite of campus services designed to ensure a seamless and welcoming experience for all members of the university community.

About the Position :

The Office of Events Management at George Mason Universitys Mason Square campus in Arlington is ready to hire a Part-Time Event Assistant. Be part of a team of professionals who assist with the successful support and execution of events at the Mason Square campus.

George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of all-inclusive diversity among its students faculty and staff and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will support this commitment.

Wait theres more. We offer some benefits to part-time employees. These benefits include tuition assistance ability to contribute to a supplemental retirement plan participation in the Staff Senate and wonderful discounts!

Responsibilities :

• Provides general audio / visual support for meetings conferences and events;
• Verifies all equipment requests for events are set in the exact manner as described on the set-up report; this involves setting of tables and chairs and A / V equipment in accordance with reservation requests;
• Operates and maintains a working knowledge of all A / V systems in Mason Square event venues;
• Verifies A / V equipment is tested and fully operational before events begin;
• Responds to and troubleshoots minor technical issues and provides user support during events when required;
• Delivers timely and effective support to event clients responding promptly to all requests;
• Ensures accurate and on time fulfilment of table and equipment delivery requests;
• Completes regular building checks to retrieve and return event signage and equipment to storage;
• Maintains order in all storerooms and ensures aisles and mechanical equipment areas are kept clear of equipment;
• Ensures proper storage of plaza furniture and umbrellas in advance of inclement weather;
• Assists management with event operations and execution requirements while ensuring compliance with Mason Square venue polices; and
• Identifies maintenance discrepancies and / or damages within event spaces and reports them to the Operations Manager.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration applicants must apply for the Part-Time Event Assistant at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a cover letter and resume for review.

Posting Open Date : December 1 2025

For Full Consideration Apply by : December 15 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Key Skills

Bidding,Apps,Benefits,Corporate Recruitment,Android Development

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1