Commencement Assistant at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California

Job Description:

Fuller Theological Seminary

Commencement Assistant

JOB CLASS: Seasonal, Part-Time
HOURS: Friday, June 7, 2024 & Saturday, June 8, 2024
EXEMPT STATUS: Non Exempt
JOB LOCATION: Fuller Pasadena Campus and Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena

Objective: This position contributes to Fuller Seminary through a variety of tasks preparing for, executing and striking the 2024 Fuller Commencement Ceremony.

Primary Responsibilities as Commencement Assistant Could Include Any of the Following:

• Organizing materials to be used for regalia distribution and inventory, collating caps and hoods with gowns

• Transporting materials to and from various offices on campus

• General event set-up and strike of ceremony materials

• Assisting with student and/or faculty line up for the processional

• Assisting with student and/or faculty check-in

• Radio distribution and organization

• Lunch distribution and organization for workers

• Serve as an Usher for the Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, which would include the following duties:

  • Distribute commencement programs to guests

  • Maintain crowd control

  • Answer guest questions

  • Gather lost items and take to “Lost and Found,” at the Information Booth inside the lobby

  • Enforce fire codes

  • Direct wheel-chaired and guests in need of access services to the inside info both where they will be escorted to appropriate seating

  • Enforce the “No Saving Seats” policy before the ceremony begins

  • Processional and Recessional support

  • Assist in other areas at end of the program as assigned

  • Provide a welcoming and friendly environment

  • Ceremony Clean up

  • Break down Fuller tables and Event Team supplies

• Other tasks as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate well in English; to follow oral and written directions.

• Ability to communicate in Korean or Spanish is a plus - let us know if that is you!

• Ability to work well with people in a multicultural environment

• Ability to deal with difficult people and difficult situations with grace and tact

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

• Able to stand up to 4 hours at a time during events

• Able to lift 30 pounds onto a cart, push/ pull 120 pounds on a cart, and climb stairs and stepladders

• Ability to work independently

Other Details

• Lunch is provided both days

• Hours: 6-8 hours on June 7th and/or 6-8 hours on June 8th

• Must be available to work in-person on June 7th and/or June 8th

• Dress code for Ceremony on Saturday is business attire appropriate for a professional setting and sufficiently comfortable close-toed shoes

• This position is open to family and friends of Fuller students as long as they are able to show eligibility to work in the United States

• Reports to: Assistant Registrar, Graduation Services or other Commencement Staff as assigned

• Pay: The Seminary expects to pay $17 per hour USD.

Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.

5, E5A, 43-0000

PI239708524

Salary:

$17.00

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