Public  Affairs  Student  Events  Assistant  

 Are  you  detail-­‐oriented?  Do  you  enjoy  organizing  events?  Have  you  ever  successfully  planned  an  event  for  a  large  group  of  people?  Can  you  embrace  technology  to  assist  in  the  execution  of  events?    The  BIO5  Institute  (BIO5.org)  is  a  collaborative  scientific  research  enterprise  on  campus  that  combines  ‘5’  unique  academic  disciplines  to  promote  the  discovery  of  bold  solutions  to  some  of  today’s  most  prominent  biological  challenges.      We’re  looking  for  an  exceptional  student  to  join  our  Public  Affairs  team  as  an  Events  Assistant.  This  is  a  professional  position  that  will  be  an  excellent  resume-­‐building  experience  for  the  right  person.  You  will  learn  a  lot,  work  hard,  and  have  fun  as  part  of  a  motivated,  creative  team.  Students  play  a  key  role  here,  and  have  the  exciting  opportunity  to  learn  about  and  promote  the  meaningful  impact  of  BIO5  research  to  the  public.    The  Student  Events  Assistant  will  work  directly  with  the  Manager  of  Marketing  and  Events  to  coordinate  BIO5  events  and  tour  activities  with  responsibilities  to  include  working  with  vendors  in  catering  and  event  set-­‐up,  arranging  venues,  coordinating  registration,  maintaining  event  website  content,  assisting  with  event  promotion  and  metric  reporting,  and  leading  tours.    Requirements:    - Excellent  verbal  and  written  communications  skills  - Ability  to  confidently  and  professionally  interact  with  University  faculty,  researchers,  

community  VIP’s,  and  senior  staff    - Outstanding  work  ethic  and  character  - Must  want  to  learn  and  work  hard  –  this  is  a  professional  position    - Ability  to  be  resourceful,  ask  questions,  and  work  independently  and  as  part  of  a  team      - Ability  to  show  initiative  and  be  a  self-­‐starter  - Punctual  and  responsible    - Ability  to  thrive  in  a  busy  environment  with  constant  activity  and  multiple  projects  - Willingness  to  make  active  contributions  to  team  meetings  and  department  objectives    - Flexibility  in  schedule  to  accommodate  some  after  hours  events  - Must  have  reliable  transportation  

 This  position  involves:  - Approximately  20-­‐25  hours/week,  normally  between  the  hours  of  8:00am  and  5:00pm,  

Monday-­‐Friday    - Flexible  schedule,  with  occasional  weekend  or  evening  hours  

 

 

 

If  qualified  for  this  position,  please  email  Kaylee  Mikuteit  at  kmikuteit@email.arizona.edu.  Please  provide  the  following:  - Cover  letter  - Resume  - Class  schedule  Fall  2014  - Names,  phone  numbers,  and  email  addresses  for  two  references