Ents Crew
Listed by Essex Students' Union
Applying
Application deadline: Mon 08 Jan 2018 23:59
Details
ents crew
this is no normal job.
We're on a journey to become the world's most student-centred organisation and this is your chance to join us.
As a key member of our venues team you'll be contributing to our mission and promise two by offering students a Kick-Ass membership!
WHAT YOU'LL DO.
THE DAY TO DAY.
Working behind the scenes in our venues, you'll ensure all technical preparations for events run like clockwork. You'll be involved in sound, lighting, DJ equipment, area decoration and preparation. Full training for all aspects of the role wil be given. The role requires excellent team work, assisting the Entertainment and Events team in achieving and exceeding customer expectations for the Entertainments operation.
What we stand for
Our promises.
Our mission can be easily summed up in four promises we make to all of our members. Every single thing we do falls under one of these promises.
1: We promise to get you an amazing degree and job
We'll fill up your CV, make sure you course is great, and even give out fruit and water before exams. We'll give you all the tools you need to destroy the competition in interviews.
2: We promise to give you a kick-ass membership
Bars, coffee shops, restaurants, a nightclub, hair salon, even a cinema, all on campus. And hundreds of clubs and societies too. You'll never be bored at Essex.
3: We promise to let you shape everything
You're in charge of what we stock in our venues and how we work. You can vote by dropping a token in a box, and write on our walls. You control everything we do together.
4: We promise to be here for everyone
We're a mix of students from 135 different countries of every age, gender, sexuality, religion, year of study and shoe size. We'll look after you whatever.
Your Responsibilities
The things you'll be looking after
- You will need excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a team.
- You will also need to be able to work at height and on your own initiative.
- You will assist in the smooth running of events .
- Use technical knowledge, i.e. lighting, sound, DJ etc.
- Working with various technical equipment
- Ensure events are well prepared and organised
- Work within all Health and safety regulations
- Attend Relevant training
- Any other duties, as may reasonably required from time to time
Who you are
The kind of person you'll need to be
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Ability to work in a loud environment
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Commitment to equality of opportunity
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Knowledge of lighting and sound equipment
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Knowledge of current Health and safety regulations
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the perks
As well as a competitive salary, you'll also get all this great stuff too.
Working on campus
If you live on campus, you're a quick walk away from work, and it's super easy to make it in time for your lecture or class.
staff discounts
You’ll get 10% off food in some SU venues.
Flexibility
We're the Students' Union, so we're all students. We understand that if you've got a deadline next week, you might not want shifts this week.
Free Safety Bus
If you're working on a late shift you'll be able to get the Safety Bus back home for free.
Access to great training
You'll get access to a huge range of training courses to make your CV stand out.
Socials
You'll be part of a great group of people who work hard and play hard. All of our departments have regular nights out and
So that's a bit about us.
what about you?
Sounds like the dream job for you? Good, now it's time to show us why you're the person we're looking for.
I'm ready to apply, let's do this.
Campus
Colchester
Job type
Student
Student/Career
Student