Event Setup Staff

Position: Event Operations Staff
Position Type: Full - Time
Work Week: Typically Wednesday - Sunday. Occasional schedule fluctuations dependent on the needs of the events. Nights & holidays are often required.
Department: Administration/Events
Reports to: Director of Events

Job Description- Event Operations staff members receive daily instructions, tasks and oversight from the Event Operations Coordinator. The staff are responsible for executing the set up/breakdown of both public, private and internal events and maintaining clean and accurate event inventories and venue spaces.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Complete assigned weekly event tasks including set up, breakdown of table, chairs, props, etc. to meet the needs of the calendar of events.
Execute all tasks in a timely fashion and ensure work performed meets the needs of the client and the event.
Perform daily venue and storage area checks with routine cleaning of spaces. Required to immediately notify supervisor of any existing safety or event related concerns.
Maintain clean and organized inventory of equipment; moving to proper storage areas as needed.
Work with other Zoo departments to maintain the needs of event areas including working with horticulture to perform weeding, mulching, fertilizing, seeding, pruning etc. of venues; working with grounds on trash removal and pressure washing of venues and materials, and working with Service Systems & Associates to meet the operational needs of catering team.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills:
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Ability to perform assigned tasks in an organized and efficient manner
Ability to operate small and medium equipment and tools required for the execution of assigned tasks efficiently and safely
Ability to perform basic landscape, lawn and general venue maintenance
Ability to responsibly use and maintain assigned tools and equipment
Ability to interact professionally with both staff and visitors

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work outside year round in inclement weather conditions such as extreme high/low temperatures, snow and rain conditions. Must be able to work on his or her feet for extended periods of time and have the ability to bend, stoop, and extend oneself etc., as required for performing assigned tasks. Must be able to work on ladders, scaffolding and lifts. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 100 pounds.

Education: Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. Must have a valid drivers license. Must have a minimum of 1 year of general event or manual labor experience.

Uniform Requirements:
Zoo uniformed issued with additional Zoo logoed shirts provided for public and private event days as needed.

Background Check:
Applicants for this position are required to submit to a criminal background check and pass a drug test.