Special Events Worker

Special Events Worker

Requisition ID req37169 Working Title Special Events Worker Position Grade 05 Position Summary Working at Popejoy Hall, this position oversees all activities related to Popejoy Hall''s concessions prior to and during live performances. This position will work primarily nights and weekends prior to and during events and includes concessions set up and selling pre-show and during intermission with a team of student employees. This position will also assist with balancing cash and sales at the end of the night.

This is an on-call position and hours will vary based on Popejoy's performance schedule and administrative needs.

See the Position Description for additional information.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University''s influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Less than high school; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cash handling and POS systems
• Experience with food handling
• Strong customer service experience
• Must be able to work nights and weekends

Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department UNM Public Events (726A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type On-Call Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $16.00 Benefits Eligible This position is not benefits eligible ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required No For Best Consideration Date 7/27/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions

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Applicant must submit a resume and cover letter.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.