Arts and Crafts Center Student Assistant

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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Student Services
Department:05110000 - RU-ARTS / CRAFTS CENTER

Classification Title: STU AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Job Description:

Student employees for this position must:

  • Be available to work Summer 2025 (both A & B)
  • Be a current UF degree seeking student registered at a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
  • Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
  • Participate in scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations
  • Have the ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays and academic breaks, as needed
  • Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
  • Be a positive representative of the University of Florida and the Reitz Union
  • Be comfortable assisting large groups of people ranging from young adolescents to older adults
  • Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff

Position Specific Responsibilities:

  • Commit to working at least 2 shifts (10 hours) per week
  • Maintain, organize, and inventory all equipment, materials and work spaces within the ACC
  • Oversee the paint-a-pot area, ensuring proper use and provide guidance to patrons
  • Assist and engage community members, as well as patrons during socials, camps, and classes
  • Manage customer transactions, including processing credit card payments and reconciling daily reports
  • Perform laundry and thorough daily cleaning to maintain a safe and organized studio
  • Process pottery orders and restock supplies as needed
  • Utilize Microsoft Teams and Excel for communication and administrative tasks
  • Monitor patrons using equipment to ensure they are using equipment safely
  • Complete all training requirements upon being hired in a timely fashion
  • Must be physically able to lift 25 pounds
  • Other duties as assigned
Expected Salary:

$13.00 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

Summer 2025 (both A & B) availability is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Although no experience is necessary to apply and all training will be provided, we prefer student employee candidates who:

  • Demonstrate creative abilities in various forms of crafting or art
  • Have previous experience with customer service
  • Are proficient in verbal and written communication
  • Exhibit prior cashier skills and reconciliation experience
  • Show a strong passion for crafting
  • Hold a CPR and First Aid Certification
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Summer of 2025 (both A & B) availability required.

Must submit a résumé with application that includes all current student involvement, organizations, or current employment on campus.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No

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Applications close: Eastern Daylight Time

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