Exhibitions and Events Assistant
Library
Summary of Job Details
The Exhibitions and Events Assistant works under the direction of the Exhibitions and Events Manager and in close cooperation with the Communications and Marketing Manager and the Development Team to provide support for the strategy, planning, implementation, and assessment of a fast-paced calendar of Library public programming, including exhibitions, the Library's signature UCSB Reads program, faculty talks, exhibition openings, receptions, awards ceremonies, and workshops. The Assistant's primary responsibilities are to administer event and exhibition logistics; work at events, including some nights and weekends; assist in promotion of events and exhibitions to diverse campus and community audiences; and supervise student assistants.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in related area/or equivalent experience/training.
1-3 years professional experience in planning, coordinating, and executing events and/or exhibitions.
Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
Ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues, partners, and the public.
Demonstrates good judgment in making decisions and managing events.
Ability to lead and manage interactions with vendors, volunteers, and library staff during events.
Special Conditions of Employment
Ability to work weekends and evenings when needed.
Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse
Satisfactory conviction history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8AM to 5PM and occasional evenings/weekends
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Application review begins 2/19/25
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #75872
