Event assistant

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Position Details

Position Title: Event Assistant
Department: CLV Distribution Center
Location: Bemidji, Minnesota
Employment Type: Staff, Hourly Non-Exempt, Part Time
Position Opening Date: 9/4/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Screening Begins: 9/8/2026
Benefit Eligible: No
General Employment Period: year-round
General Work Schedule (days of week): varies
General shift hours: varies

Why Concordia Language Villages?

At Concordia Language Villages, a program of Concordia College, your work contributes to something bigger. Every role plays a part in creating immersive experiences that inspire curiosity, build connections across cultures, and prepare people to engage thoughtfully with the world. Here, you'll join a collaborative community where your contributions are valued, and your work can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our participants.

About the Role:

The Event Assistant helps keep Concordia Language Villages programs running smoothly by receiving, organizing, recording, and delivering food, mail, retail items, equipment, and other supplies from the Distribution Center to Language Village sites and programs. This is a part-time role, hours are variable based on organizational needs.

What You'll Do:

• Receive food, mail, retail items, equipment, and other supplies, ensuring items arrive in acceptable condition and are stored in the proper location.
• Pick, record, and deliver items for events and programming.
• Operate company vehicles for transporting supplies.
• Enter invoices and deliveries into database.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You'll Thrive Here If You:

• Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive team environment.
• Take pride in your work and are dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Communicate effectively and enjoy building positive relationships with others.
• Are adaptable, take initiative, and are comfortable balancing changing priorities.
• Find meaning in contributing your skills to the work of a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications:

What We're Looking For:

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, organized, and ready to contribute wherever needed. The ideal candidate is comfortable with hands-on work, can manage tasks independently while working well with others, and takes pride in providing reliable service to support the programs and people of Concordia Language Villages.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Availability to work a varied schedule according to organizational needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Experience in driving van or light truck.

Skills and Abilities:

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to read and write.
• Good math skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds 100 times and 100 pounds 15 times daily.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and stoop sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.

Benefits and Salary:

Concordia College is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package:

• Eligibility for MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Eligibility for MN Earned Sick and Safe Time
• Salary – 16.00 - 16.50 USD Hourly Wage

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.

Employment Contingencies:

Background Check

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• None

Optional Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of References: Contact information for at least three professional references (name, title, organization, email, and phone number)
• Licensure
• Certification
• Training
• Other

Nondiscrimination Statement

Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.