Job Details

UMC Setup Team Member

Position Number: 6302930
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Conference and Events Administration

UMC Setup Team Member

Requisition Number: 65237
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 23-Jun-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The University Memorial Center (UMC) at CU Boulder is accepting applications for a Setup Team Member! This position provides setup support for the many lectures, meetings, banquets, and conferences that take place in the UMC. Included in this support is providing setups that meet the individual customer specific requirements. This includes setting up of tables, chairs, pipe and drape, mobile staging units as well as daily cleaning and maintaining of event spaces. This position also provides general cleaning of offices, common areas and outdoor spaces associated with the UMC. The role may also be called upon to assist with the setup of some basic AV equipment, office moves and annual cleaning projects, room and equipment maintenance, and other duties as assigned throughout the UMC.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Division of Student Affairs consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder. The work in Student Affairs supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Affairs also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like assessment, business services, financial planning, human resources, marketing communications and information technology (IT). With over 800 staff members in the Division of Student Affairs, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom. The University Memorial Center (UMC) is an exciting center for activism and community interaction, offering a variety of student services and active student governance. Known as the campus "living room," thousands of people visit the University Memorial Center every day to grab a bite to eat, enjoy free entertainment, shop the retail stores, study with the free wireless internet or engage with peers. The UMC celebrates diversity through food, dance, art, music and the free exchange of ideas.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The Division of Student Life consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.

The work in Student Life supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Life also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like center for assessment, insight and research, business services, finance, employee experience, communication and marketing and technology solutions.

With over 900 staff members in the Division of Student Life, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.

The University Memorial Center (UMC) is an exciting center for activism and community interaction, offering a variety of student services and active student governance. Known as the campus "living room," thousands of people visit the University Memorial Center every day to grab a bite to eat, enjoy free entertainment, shop the retail stores, study with the free wireless internet or engage with peers. The UMC celebrates diversity through food, dance, art, music and the free exchange of ideas.

What You Should Know

Provide Event Setup Support

Provide timely and proper setup support per customer requests in all event spaces meeting rooms, and other spaces throughout the UMC.
Set up tables and chairs, risers, pipe and drape, banners, removal of existing furniture, resetting rooms, trash disposal, and AV/PA support as needed.
Prioritization of daily work assignments, making adjustments to setup requests when needed, and deciding what equipment to use to complete the tasks.

Daily Cleaning and Maintenance

Provide clean well-maintained meeting and banquet space every day to the customers of the UMC.
Empty trash receptacles before and after events, dust-mopping, mopping, scrubbing banquet floors, vacuuming, shampooing carpets, and keeping furniture clean and well maintained.

Cleaning and Maintaining Offices and Exterior Areas

Clean and maintain offices and exterior areas of the UMC every day.
For offices: vacuum, shampoo carpets, empty trash receptacles, dust mop/mop and clean walls and light fixtures.
For exterior of building: perform daily inspections of spaces, empty trash receptacles, sweep sidewalks, power wash walk ways and build walls as needed.

Customer Support

Work directly with customers to fine tune setups and make changes as needed.
Assist customers with their requests and ensure the setup meets their needs.

Annual Cleaning and Maintenance

Perform major floor and facility maintenance during breaks in the academic schedule.
Shampoo carpets, strip/reseal/wax floors throughout the building, clean windows and walls, repair and inspect furniture, deep clean event spaces, organize equipment and other duties as assigned.

Moving Services

Perform moving functions for offices, equipment, and furniture.
Move heavy equipment, desks, stone tables, furniture, wood supplies as needed.

Other Duties

Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor, including: snow removal from sidewalks during winter months, general equipment maintenance and repair, replace lights throughout building, and other duties as assigned.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary for this position is $40,000.00.

Our outstanding benefits include:

Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days and 11 holidays per year.
Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
EcoPass for free RTD rides.
Opportunity for career growth within the division of student life and the CU Boulder campus!

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What You Will Need

Ability to work with others or independently to complete job assignments.
Ability to work under tight schedules and work well under pressure.
Good customer service skills.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
Ability to lift objects weighing 50+ pounds Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to anticipate, troubleshoot, and solve problems in a fast-pace work environment.
Excellent customer service skills with and ability to communicate in a professional manner both in writing and in person.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
OPTIONAL: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time. Please apply by June 23, 2025 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/UMC-Setup-Team-Member/65237