Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Career Development, Customer Support/Service, Editing, Employee Orientation, Event Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Legal, Marketing Plan, On Site Support, Record Keeping, Request for Proposals (RFP), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing, eSourcing
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
2 days ago
Position Details
Position Information
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Position Title Student Events Assistant I _Non-FWS
Level of Support Student Support I
Position Type Non-FWS
Number of Openings 1
Work Hours Before Standard Business Hours (M-F before 8am) , During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)
Wage Per Hour 18.40
Division/School External Relations
Department Name 403101 OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY SPECIAL EVENTS
Department Bio
University Events is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating events at the university ranging in attendance from 50 to 25,000 guests. They include, but are not limited to, the Commencement on the National Mall, Academic Honors, university traditions, and a variety of special events.
The team has one graduate student assistant position available to start as soon as possible.
Position Specific Summary
The student assistants provide support to full-time staff members. Under the guidance of staff members, the student assistants will assist with:
Brainstorming event objectives, concepts, and strategies
Providing onsite support at events (to include occasional evening and weekend hours)
Creating or editing event materials such as ESGs, briefings, scripts, etc.
Developing and implementing marketing plans to build attendance
Preparing work schedules and deliverables, RFPs, and event management plans
Sourcing vendors and event supplies
The position also provides administrative assistance. These responsibilities include:
Answering emails and providing customer support
Maintaining material storage and inventory
Creating and maintaining event records, including financial and archival information
Administrative and clerical duties as assigned
Availability and hours
Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program within GW, preferably in the first-year of the program. An interest in, or previous experience with, event planning, registration systems, or logistics is preferred.
Average work week is 25-30 hours in an on-campus office. Graduate assistants must have flexibility to adjust hours and availability based on the events schedule.
Standard Position Description
The student will perform basic administrative and logistical tasks supporting events. Tasks may include: event registration and check in, guest/patron services, scheduling of events, assisting with event set up and take down, participate in the creation and/or distribution of event materials. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Technology and Data, Career Development
Required Qualifications
This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 07/09/2026
Job Close Date 08/29/2026
Campus Location Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation In-Person
Hiring Manager Name Cattleya Wongkongkatap
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
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Background Check
The student employee will: Have access to process or view financial transactions, student records/grades, employee records, medical records, and/or social security numbers. - Background check required.