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TES Event Helper - Crooked Oaks

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number TES1938P
Home Org Name CFWE Admin Main
Division Name College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment
Position Title TES Event Helper - Crooked Oaks
Estimated Hours Per Week 25
Anticipated Length of Assignment
Job Summary
The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment is currently seeking an experienced individual to assist with events at The Crooked Oaks facility.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
  • Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
  • Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
  • Assistance with special projects
  • Seasonal work
  • Emergencies


If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU students are not eligible for TES.
Essential Functions
  • The event helper will work directly with the Operations Coordinator and Crooked Oaks Manager in planning and executing each event, grounds maintenance, lodging and the hospitality spectrum of Crooked Oaks. The candidates may be asked to help assist with managerial duties, as well as grounds maintenance as needed.
  • Set up/ break down for events
  • Interact in a professional manner with vendors and guests
  • Parking
  • Trash duty
  • Help set up/take down tables and chairs for events.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Applicants must be available to work weekdays and weekends, including mornings and evenings
  • Ability to lift heavy equipment (25lbs or greater)
Desired Qualifications
Event set-up experience.
Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $12.50/hour
Work Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; With some occasional event weekends.
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Date 08/11/2023
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/39896

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
    • LinkedIn
    • AcademicKeys
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • DiversityJobs
    • HigherEdJobs
    • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • Indeed
    • RecruitMilitary
    • The Tuskegee News
    • Professional organization or journal
    • Veterans Assistance Services
    • Disability Assistance Services
    • State Employment Service
    • Social Media
    • AU Job Bulletin
    • Notified by an Auburn employee
    • College or university Career Services
    • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
    • Other
  2. * Are you able to lift 25lbs or greater?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Are you available to work early mornings nights, and weekends as needed?
    • Yes
    • No