Special Event Attendant (hourly)

Summary

VCU's Parking & Transportation department oversees 13 parking decks and approximately 44 parking lots, totaling 13,700 spaces; and on average 500+ revenue producing events annually. This is accomplished with approximately 50+ Parking and Transportation employees.

Event duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collecting and maintaining cash at assigned deck location
• Reconciling event sales
• Providing traffic control and safety patrols at the assigned deck location
• Providing uniform interpretation and enforcement of parking regulations
• Providing customer service to patrons of the Parking & Transportation Department
• Providing customers with information concerning Parking and Transportation

Minimum Hiring Standards

• Must be dependable and available to work a flexible schedule that will vary based on occurrence of scheduled events; shifts include evenings, weekends, and some holidays
• Ability to work nights and weekends, including holidays
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills and exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to successfully complete all training
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Hiring Standards

• Cash handling experience preferred

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Physical Demands & Activities

Light Lifting ( Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs): Marginal
Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs): Marginal
Pushing/Pulling: Essential
Standing: Essential
Sitting: Essential
Repetitive Motion: Essential
Walking: Essential
Climbing: Essential
Reaching: Essential
Bending: Essential

Environmental Conditions

Extreme heat/cold: Essential
Extreme Noise: Essential
Vibrations: Essential
Fumes: Essential
Mists/gases: Essential

Emotional Demands

Fast pace: Essential
Average Pace: Essential
Multiple Stimuli: Essential
Intense Customer Interaction: Essential
Frequent Change: Essential

Mental/Sensory Demands

Memory: Essential
Reasoning: Essential
Hearing: Essential
Reading: Essential
Analyzing: Essential
Logic: Essential
Verbal Communication: Essential
Written Communication: Essential

Work days/hours: Evenings & Weekends, some days, flexible shift, up to 29 hours per week