--- title: Equipment Room Specialist summary: Part-time role caring for athletic equipment, including laundering and inventory. Requires effective communication, hand coordination for repairs, and flexible hours, including nights and weekends. published_at: '2026-01-26T12:41:33Z' updated_at: '2026-01-26T13:01:14Z' canonical_url: https://intercollegiate.co/job_posts/equipment-room-specialist-236695 tags: - Facilities/Event Operations/Equipment --- # Equipment Room Specialist ## Overview | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | **School** | Brown University | | **Location** | Providence, RI | | **Division** | DI | | **Conference** | Ivy | | **Salary** | Not Provided | | **Work Type** | Part-time | | **Posted** | January 26, 2026 | | **Apply** | https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/Olney-Margolies-Athletic-Center/Equipment-Room-Specialist_REQ205718 | **Departments:** Facilities/Event Operations/Equipment --- ## Job Description **Job Description:** **Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Equipment Room Specialist position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).** **This part-time position (9 months, 20 hours per week) will provide care, laundering and accurate inventory for all athletic equipment and uniforms during off-peak hours. Position will be required to work nights and weekends. Service and satisfy the athletic equipment and apparel needs of varsity student-athletes. Responsible for assisting with Equipment Room operations and issuing and maintaining all athletic equipment.**   **Education and Experience** - **Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred** **Job Competencies** - **Effective written & oral communication skills, preferred** - **Hand coordination to repair equipment.** - **Experience with inventory control, preferred.** - **Computer knowledge helpful.** - **Valid driver’s license with experience driving a cargo van.** - **Must be able to work flexible hours, including some travel.** - **Knowledge and understanding of, and commitment to compliance with, NCAA, ECAC, Ivy and University rules and regulations in regard to operations.** - **The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background and DMV checks satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.** **All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).** **Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR** **All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.** **Benefits of Working at Brown:** Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found [here](https://www.brown.edu/a-z/benefits-working-brown). **Recruiting Start Date:** 2026-01-21 **Job Posting Title:** Equipment Room Specialist **Department:** Athletics and Recreation **Grade:** Grade 5 **Worker Type:** Employee **Worker Sub-Type** : Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal) **Time Type:** Part time **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 20 **Position Work Location:** Onsite   **Submission Guidelines:** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. **Still Have Questions?** If you have any questions you may contact [employment@brown.edu](mailto:employment@brown.edu). **Brown is an E-Verify Employer.** **EEO Statement:** Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law. --- ## Brown University Event Management/Game Day Operations 2025-2026 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Gregory Smith | Assistant Director of Athletics, Facilities and Event ManagementSport Supervisor: Gymnastics (co), Volleyball (co) | --- ## Brown University Event Management/Game Day Operations 2024-2025 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Tim Fitzpatrick | Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer | --- ## Brown University Event Management/Game Day Operations 2023-2024 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Tim Fitzpatrick | Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer | | Colleen Kelly | Associate Director of Athletics, Recruiting and Retention | | Michael Schuler | Assistant Director of Athletics, Recruiting | --- ## Brown University Facilities 2025-2026 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Sean Banno | Associate Director of Athletics, Facilities & Operations | | Gregory Smith | Assistant Director of Athletics, Facilities and Event ManagementSport Supervisor: Gymnastics (co), Volleyball (co) | | Nicole Chadwick | Facilities and Event Operations Coordinator | --- ## Brown University Facilities 2024-2025 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Tim Fitzpatrick | Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer | | Sean Banno | Associate Director of Athletics, Facilities & Operations | --- ## Brown University Facilities 2023-2024 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Tim Fitzpatrick | Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer | | Sean Banno | Assistant Director of Athletics - Facilities & Operations |