Student: Special Event Attendant

Job Title
Student: Special Event Attendant

Requisition Number
SE04502

Department Name
3J5SE: Student Employment

Work Location
Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus
Off Campus

Salary Range
$20-$25

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Preferred Education/Experience

Hours per Week

15-25

Availability to Work: Special shift requirements, if any, will vary depending on a location’s hiring needs. If applicable, availability to work the 3rd shift and weekends may be a requirement.

Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

What you’ll do

- Courteously assist customers by answering any questions they may have courteously.
- Deliver quality customer service, receive customer payment for parking services, and facilitate traffic flow through the gate.
- Responsible for arriving at work every scheduled day on time and in a neat and clean uniform.
- Gives directions and is knowledgeable of surroundings to inform customers of various locations in the city.
- Control traffic at entrances and exits as needed.
- Report any known accidents, observed or suspected violations of Company policy, safety hazards, or any unusual occurrence to the Facility or Senior Manager.
- Communicate debris, water, oil spills, etc., to Facility or Senior Manager.
- Ability to learn each Special Event location and knowledge of requirements.
- Count “bank” money at the beginning of the shift to verify starting total.
- Collect cash and/or coupons and maintain security of cash
- Make change and issue receipts or tickets to customers for each transaction
- Verify shift transactions against money on hand and complete cashier shift report.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers and other employees of the company.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money.
- Employees will be required to maintain a neat and clean appearance and be in complete uniform at all times.
- Employee will need good customer service skills since this is a frontline position.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Deadline to Apply
11/20/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Anticipated Start Date
10/31/2026