Event Logistics Associate, Las Noches de las Luminarias (seasonal)

(this is a seasonal position). 

Position Purpose

Ensure set-up and teardown of Las Noches de Luminarias is handled safely, promptly, and to Garden

standards.

Essential Duties

•  Prepare and install/de-install string lights on trees
•  Prepare and setup rooftop Luminarias
•  Prepare and set out Luminaria bags on trails
• Change out candles in Luminaria bags
• Ensure the safety of guests around fire pits
• Provide event-related services during the Luminaria event, such as equipment handling and deliveries
• Perform related general tasks as requested by the Event Manager and Event Services Staff

Pay: $18.00 per hour 

Competencies

• Must be 18 years of age in order to transport alcohol as part of job requirements
• Must have good communication skills and time management
• Must possess exemplary customer service skills
• A valid Arizona driver’s license required

Ability to work off-hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays

Equipment Used

The role requires the use of small tools, ladders, and power tools. The ability to drive a cart is required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made, when necessary and feasible, to allow a qualified individual

to perform essential job functions.

Internal Communication

Frequent communication with Garden staff in multiple departments.

External Communication

Occasional communication with visitors, vendors, and partners.

Working Conditions

Must be able to walk, sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, see, hear, speak, read, and type. Manual dexterity

and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds required. Must be able to climb a ladder, be comfortable working

with heights (including rooftops), and be physically capable of operating small handtools. This role will

require outdoor work in extreme temperatures and inclement weather.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Desert Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard

to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental

status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

The Garden fosters and supports workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion to honor the unique

perspectives, experiences, and contributions of all, to celebrate successes, and to cultivate individual

and institutional excellence.

All employees will help add to the Garden’s diversity and fully embrace it.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and

deliverables of the role. This is not a contract and should not be viewed as such. Other duties may be

assigned by supervisor and/or his/her/their designee.