Event Setup & Housekeeping Assistant

Posting Details

Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

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Job Summary/Basic Function

Job Summary

The Event Setup & Housekeeping Assistant supports the Center's day‑to‑day operations by preparing event spaces, turning over guest suites, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. This is a casual, as‑needed position—not a full‑time or guaranteed‑hours role. Weekly hours vary significantly based on event bookings and guest activity; some weeks may offer many hours, while others may offer few or none. The schedule is typically confirmed at the end of each week for the following week. This role is ideal for someone who is flexible, dependable, and comfortable with hands‑on physical work.

Key Responsibilities

Event Support

• Set up and tear down banquet‑style events, including arranging tables, chairs, linens, and equipment.
• Ensure event spaces are clean, organized, and guest‑ready.
• Assist with post‑event cleanup to return spaces to standard condition.

Guest Suite Turnovers

• Complete full turnovers of guest suites in preparation for arriving guests.
• Clean, restock, and reset suites according to established standards.
• Report maintenance needs or issues promptly.

Facility Operations & Cleanliness

• Maintain cleanliness of common areas, meeting rooms, and guest spaces.
• Restock coffee stations and guest amenities throughout the Center.
• Monitor and replenish inventory needed for events and daily operations.
• Support general upkeep tasks to ensure the Center remains welcoming and functional.

Scheduling & Availability

• Work a fluid, variable schedule that changes weekly based on event and guest needs.
• Be available for evening and weekend shifts when required.
• Adapt to last‑minute schedule adjustments.
• Understand that hours are not guaranteed and may range from many in a busy week to none in a slow week.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, carrying, bending, and moving furniture or equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high cleanliness standards.
• Dependable, flexible, and comfortable working in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support a team‑oriented workplace.
• Prior hospitality, facilities, or event support experience is helpful but not required.

Work Environment

This role involves hands‑on physical work, frequent movement, and interaction with guests and staff. The ideal candidate enjoys variety, takes pride in creating welcoming spaces, and thrives in a position where no two weeks look the same and schedules shift based on real‑time operational needs.

EEO/Diversity Statement:    

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.