Event Staff Jobs / Merchandise Sales

Merchandise Sales

A member of the A&E event staff sells concessions
Job Location: Varies by event
Availability: Merchandisers must be available to work evenings and weekends.
Job Function: This position provides concession (i.e. snacks and beverages) and/or artist merchandise sales during WVU events (concerts, performing arts events, lectures, etc.).
Responsibilities:
  • Greet patrons as they are entering the venue. Use excellent customer service skills.
  • Be able to serve customers in a friendly, efficient, and accurate manner.
  • Set-up concession or merchandise stands. Create merchandise display.
  • Count in and out merchandise accurately. Create an accurate and complete sales report.
  • Adhere to all University and departmental guidelines regarding cash handling, security of money and customer service.
  • Utilize superb cash handling and accounting practices to reconcile merchandise settlement at the conclusion of events.
  • Advise patrons as to location of facility amenities and services.
  • Be able to take an accurate inventory. Alert Supervisor of needed inventory.
  • Assist with the cleanup of the venue following the event.
  • Adhere to event dress code.
  • Attend staff training and staff meetings.
  • Work scheduled shift as assigned.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications for Employment:
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • WVU full-time student status
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
WVU student status and a 2.0 GPA are required for employees.
Significant time availability is required for positions.
For more information on event staff positions, call 293-4406 or e-mail AEJobs@mail.wvu.edu.