Events Assistant
Events Assistant
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Job Description
Position Summary
The parttime Events Assistants provide support services at The John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove for weddings and other celebratory events taking place onsite. Shifts include weekday and weekend evenings. Work schedules and total hours worked will vary based on the candidates availability and flexibility.
Compensation:
$16.00 $18.00 / hour
Additional Job Description
Essential Functions
Prepare the site for rental events following a detailed checklist. Duties will include venue setup including tables/chairs and equipment; stocking supplies; cleaning bathrooms floors and windows; and receiving inventory.
Open and close event venues according to scheduled times.
Ability to operate equipment safely including but not limited to golf cart and industrial floor cleaner.
Serve as a liaison with onsite catering staff vendors and rental clients throughout the event period; respond to questions and monitor activities to ensure rules and regulations are followed by all guests.
Direct and manage car traffic during peak arrival times; use golf cart to shuttle guests and move equipment as needed.
Inspect site before during and after events; document damage and incidents involving guests with assistance from the manageroncall.
Participate in scheduled event staff meetings and trainings.
Qualifications and Experience
Drivers license with reliable transport required; will be asked to drive golf carts.
Ability to work weekends evenings and holidays.
Ability to make decisions quickly in a fastpaced environment.
Previous experience working in a customerfacing role a plus; ability to remain composed under pressure.
Experience working at a museum historic site or other sensitive properties a plus.
Excellent interpersonal skills ability to relate to and communicate with staff volunteers vendors and the community.
Selfstarter with the ability to organize/prioritize workload and complete assignments on time.
Positive attitude and professional work ethic; prompt trustworthy and reliable.
Demonstrated ability to safely operate equipment commonly used for janitorial and maintenance tasks such as ladders vacuums and floor cleaners. Training will be provided.
Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively use common cleaning solvents and supplies.
Must be able to engage in physical activity such as lifting bending climbing stairs and ladders and walking unpaved trails with steep hills as well as have the willingness to work outdoors on a regular basis in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation including some moderately heavy objects such as furniture file cabinets equipment boxes etc.
Must be able to work in a variety of climates and temperatures as the seasons change during our event season. Maneuverability and adaptability to your surroundings is a must have quality.
EEO Statement
The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
Accessibility Statement
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Employment Type
Part-Time
