Job Description

Special Events Worker

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Requisition ID

req34830

Working Title

Special Events Worker

Position Grade

05

Position Summary

This member of the Public Programs team provides customer service and supports program logistics at museum and special events. Duties include event set-up, ticket-taking, concession management, event clean-up, and/or other related duties.


Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

Ability to secure and handle cash.

Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgements.

Ability to lift 25 pounds, including tables, chairs, and other items.

Organized and punctual with good sense of humor and flexibility.



See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Less than high school; no previous experience required.


Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Sensitivity to museum environment and procedures.

Bilingual Spanish-English language proficiency preferred.

Basic technical skills and/or stage management experience a plus.

Additional Requirements

Basic computer literacy skills. Ability to work flexible schedule with primary duties on nights and weekends.

Campus

Taos

Department

Harwood Foundation (124A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

On-Call

Term End Date

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $16.00 - $19.00

Benefits Eligible

No benefits with this position.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

No

For Best Consideration Date

12/16/2025

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.


Apply through UNM Jobs Attach a cover letter and resume/UNMJobs application Include 3 business references

Positions posted with a Staff Type of

Regular

or

Term

are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the

Veteran Preference Program webpage

for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.



The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.