2008 Woodie Awards
Outpost employees work hard to keep the pub up and running
Ashley Bonora
Issue date: 3/30/06 Section: Features
- Page 1 of 2 next >
Flik by day, Outpost by night. Once referred to as the "pub," the Outpost is starting to take shape and really improve its atmosphere for students, faculty, and even its employees.
Operations Assistant, Rob Mammone, is in charge of the Outpost and all of its employees. It may seem like a piece of cake, but the job of an Outpost employee is nothing less than hard work.
"The workers are terrific. They are very hard-working, yet it's a very relaxed environment. They are the best staff I have ever had to supervise," said Mammone.
"Behind the scenes it's not as demanding as one may think, but we do ask that the workers are diligent in a timely fashion. When we hire our employees, we look for students who have good interpersonal and customer service skills. We treat our employees with respect and we hope for the same in return," said Mammone.
The employees are required to do chores and get the Outpost ready for the night's activities.
"There is a lot of physical activity when students work at the Outpost. Employees are asked to mop, move kegs, stock closets and shelves, and clean tables. We have to be careful when hiring because there are some people who just can't do that type of work," said Mammone
"We also train our employees in what is called T.I.P.S. This is an alcohol awareness program that teaches employees how to deal with any incident that may arise," said Mammone.
The Outpost is just like any other job on campus; students are required to go through the work study program to apply for a job.
"At the beginning of each semester, students can pick up an application on a first come, first serve basis. Then, Managers, Dave Wahlen and Tara Maroney, and I interview each applicant, then discuss the candidate and talk to them about possibly working in the Outpost," said Mammone.
Hours are flexible and the working environment is relaxed, allowing employees to arrange hours that work for them and also get other work done while on duty.
Operations Assistant, Rob Mammone, is in charge of the Outpost and all of its employees. It may seem like a piece of cake, but the job of an Outpost employee is nothing less than hard work.
"The workers are terrific. They are very hard-working, yet it's a very relaxed environment. They are the best staff I have ever had to supervise," said Mammone.
"Behind the scenes it's not as demanding as one may think, but we do ask that the workers are diligent in a timely fashion. When we hire our employees, we look for students who have good interpersonal and customer service skills. We treat our employees with respect and we hope for the same in return," said Mammone.
The employees are required to do chores and get the Outpost ready for the night's activities.
"There is a lot of physical activity when students work at the Outpost. Employees are asked to mop, move kegs, stock closets and shelves, and clean tables. We have to be careful when hiring because there are some people who just can't do that type of work," said Mammone
"We also train our employees in what is called T.I.P.S. This is an alcohol awareness program that teaches employees how to deal with any incident that may arise," said Mammone.
The Outpost is just like any other job on campus; students are required to go through the work study program to apply for a job.
"At the beginning of each semester, students can pick up an application on a first come, first serve basis. Then, Managers, Dave Wahlen and Tara Maroney, and I interview each applicant, then discuss the candidate and talk to them about possibly working in the Outpost," said Mammone.
Hours are flexible and the working environment is relaxed, allowing employees to arrange hours that work for them and also get other work done while on duty.