Athletic Game Day Operations/Events – Institutional Student Worker

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an Athletic Game Day Operation/Events Student Worker – Institutional Student Worker on the Dahlonega campus. Successful candidates will work under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director of Game Operations/Events and assist in management of all aspects of home events.
Must be able to work evenings, and/or weekends as needed. Flexible schedules are available.

• Duties include but are not limited to the following: facility set up and break down, ticketing, concessions, event management staffing, break down and post-event clean up.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Good communication and time management skills are assumed qualities of every successful candidate as is a willingness to perform required manual labor (lifting, carrying, long periods of standing and/or walking), and other duties as assigned.
• Candidates should be comfortable in front of large crowds, be willing to work with people, be a team player, and follow through with tasks assigned to them.

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• The successful candidate will be highly motivated to represent UNG Athletics in a positive manner.
• Duties include but are not limited to the following: facility set up and break down, ticketing, concessions, event management staffing, break down and post-event clean up.

• A desired interest to work in the sports industry is appreciated, but not necessary.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time.
• Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.

• Position of Trust