Conversion Staff (Temporary) Job at University of Alaska Fairbanks, Anchorage, AK

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  • University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Anchorage, AK

Job Description

This position shall assist in the production, setup, and execution of all events at the Alaska Airlines Center (AAC).

To thrive in this position, the successful candidate should have the ability to setup rooms by interpreting diagrams and follow oral and written instructions with attention to detail and last-minute updates or requests. Must be able to competently analyze, prioritize and relay information to make appropriate recommendations for various productions. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with the public, colleagues, tour production teams, communications staff, and vendors. Candidates should demonstrate reliability, diligence, dedication, and strong organizational abilities. Flexibility to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is essential.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School graduate or equivalent is required.

Preferred Qualifications: 
1-2 years experience working in fast paced live event productions and entertainment preferred.
Prior experience in an arena, stadium, convention center, or like venue is recommended but not required.
1-2 years experience in installation of audio, video, and lighting system infrastructure, including cabling, mounts, truss, and hardware preferred.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Anchorage campus at the Alaska Airlines Center. This is a part-time, non-exempt temporary position. New hires will be placed on the  UA Temporary Salary Schedule , Grade 76, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The  University of Alaska () is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a  policy of non-discrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brandon McKinney, Operations Manager, at bemckinney@alaska.edu or 907-786-7819.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

* Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA : (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or  police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or  uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu . 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or  uaf-orca@alaska.edu .

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing  uas.clery@alaska.edu .

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Part time, Immediate start, Visa sponsorship, Night shift,

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