Market Program Student Assistant - University of Florida

Student employees for this position must:

• Be a current University of Florida full-time student in good standing with at least a 2.0+ GPA
• Respond to and assist with emergency situations and building evacuations per department procedures or as instructed by building management staff
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Establish an exemplary work ethic by being proactive, self-motivated, and dependable
• Participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings, and evaluations
• Complete all required training
• Be available to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and academic breaks, as needed
• Act as an ambassador for all areas within the Reitz Union, as well as the University of Florida, providing accurate information and campus resources

Administrative Specific Responsibilities:

• Help recruit outside vendors, university departments, and student organizations to participate in Gator Market days
• Communicate with outside vendors, university departments, and student organizations regarding table reservations and pricing
• Monitor and manage vendor communications by checking email and responding to calls, providing detailed assistance and resolving inquiries promptly
• Oversee the reservation system to track payments, verify vendor documentation, and review items for sale
• Determine approximate number of attendees for Gator Market days
• Distribute and analyze satisfaction surveys for Gator Market days
• Maintain records for training compliance and approval documentation as necessary

Event Specific Responsibilities:

• Attend Gator Market days (approx. 4 per semester) to ensure efficient operations
• Assist outside vendors with locating their table and provide directions for loading, unloading, and parking
• Assist in ensuring and enforcing that all vendors comply with established Gator Market and university policies
• Assist in documenting event details and observations on the day of the event
• Assist with set up and breakdown when necessary
• Must be physically able to lift to 45 pounds
• Other duties as assigned

$12.00/hour 

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.

Although no experience is necessary to apply to J. Wayne Reitz Union, and all training will be provided, we would prefer for all student employees within the J. Wayne Reitz Union to:

• Demonstrate previous experience with customer service, event staff, or administrative roles 
• Proficient with verbal and written communication 
• Physically able to perform minimum tasks related to job duties listed above 
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently  

• Applicant must submit a resume with their application that includes all current involvement, organizations, or current employment on campus