Event Coordinator Assistant

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Event Assistant (Temporary)
Location: Yakima, WA
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional Saturdays and overtime.
Pay Rate: $20.00 – $20.00 per hour
Schedule: 20 hours/week (up to 30 hours/week prior to commencement)
Duration: Approximately 6 months

Position Summary
We are seeking a Temporary Event Assistant to support the planning and execution of key Enrollment Management events. This role plays an important part in delivering high-quality experiences for students, families and internal stakeholders during events such as commencement ceremonies, admitted student days, and outreach programs
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The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting multiple events in a fast-paced academic environment.

• Assist with planning and executing student activities and formal ceremonies
• Support event timelines, budgets, logistics, and on-site coordination
• Collaborate with leadership, enrollment staff, and external vendors to ensure smooth event execution
• Help collect and assess participant feedback to evaluate event success
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on departmental needs

• Work is supervised with established procedures and guidelines
• Decision-making impacts individual tasks or assigned functional areas
• This role does not include supervisory responsibilities

Education & Experience
Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1–3 years of experience planning, coordinating, or supporting events

Preferred:

• 4–6 years of related event experience

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• High level of professionalism and discretion
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends during event execution
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Professional office environment
• Regular sitting, standing, walking, and light lifting
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally
• Frequent computer use, typing, and verbal communication

Why Choose Atlas Staffing?
Atlas Staffing is an employment agency that offers great benefits for our temporary and temporary‑to‑hire staffing associates. Beyond the paid sick leave and medical benefits that many of our positions entail, we also have a recruiting staff that is ready to find the type of work YOU are interested in. If you are looking for a long‑term career opportunity, then please apply now.

Atlas Staffing is a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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