Job detail
University Recreation Event Planning Assistant (Student Position)
Ferris State University
TEMPORARY
Posted 3/17/2026
Location
Big Rapids, Michigan
Salary
$14 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The event planning assistant supports professional staff by helping plan, organize, and execute recreational programs and special events, including intramural tournaments, fitness events, and campus-Wide initiatives. Responsibilities involve developing timelines, assisting with staff training, managing equipment setup, monitoring budgets, and providing on-Site event support.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess strong organizational, time management, leadership, and interpersonal skills, along with an awareness of conflict resolution. Experience in planning programs, tournaments, or campus events, especially within a college recreation or athletic setting, is preferred.
Interpersonal SkillsCommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipStaff TrainingRisk ManagementEvent PlanningConflict ResolutionBudget MonitoringProgram Planning