Position: Conference Services Worker

Status: Part-time, non-exempt, seasonal, staff

Department: Conference Services

Reports to: Director of Events & Conference Services

Salary: $19.00 per hour

College Background:

Paul Smith’s College is a private, four-year institution with approximately 750 students in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Known as the “College of the Adirondacks,” we are the only baccalaureate and graduate degree granting institution located within the six-million-acre, world-famous, “forever-wild” Adirondacks in New York’s North Country.

Built on the site of the Adirondacks’ first wilderness resort, Paul Smith’s Hotel, the college is a haven for those who thrive on adventure. We are renowned for our exceptionally hands-on academics, inclusive community, spectacular location, and significant impact on the world around us.

Position Description:

This position assists with the execution of summer conference events, including housekeeping, catering, and coordinating check in/check out of campus guests.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Conference events require a varied skill set as the summer progresses.

• Assist with the cleaning of dorm rooms for summer guests.
• Execute catering events.
• Communicate with other team members regarding guest needs and facilitate successful events.
• Demonstrate food knowledge in describing catering event offerings, communicating any dietary needs with the kitchen.
• Set up, break down, and clean catering spaces.
• Post signage for events.
• Execute check in/check out services for events.
• Audio visual assistance and support.
• Will require weekly late night and/or overnight shifts while conferences are in session.
• Comply with all campus policies and standards.

Qualifications and Preferences:

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or six months – one-year related experience and/or training.
• Guest service oriented.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal, time management and communication skills.
• Possess knowledge of food production and service.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions, technical procedures, or campus policies.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Must speak, read, and write proficient English.
• Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.

Paul Smith’s College is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, marital or familial status, disability, religion, gender identity or expression, immigration or citizenship status, pregnancy-related condition and lactation accommodations, height and weight, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, protected veteran status, prior arrests or conviction record, or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.