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Event Services Associate

Center Stage Productions
Rapids, IA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2027

Job Summary

Center Stage Productions is seeking a dependable, organized, and service-oriented Event Services Associate to support event preparation, production activities, guest services, and event-day operations. This role assists with venue setup, equipment and supply organization, guest assistance, event support, and post-event breakdown while helping maintain a professional and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with preparing event spaces, production areas, and guest areas before scheduled events.
  • Set up tables, chairs, staging areas, signage, displays, decorations, and event equipment as needed.
  • Prepare and organize event supplies, materials, and equipment according to event requirements.
  • Assist with loading, unloading, moving, and organizing event equipment and supplies.
  • Support event coordinators, production staff, venue personnel, and other team members with daily event tasks.
  • Welcome guests and provide friendly, professional assistance throughout events.
  • Assist guests with directions, seating, registration, check-in, and general event questions.
  • Help maintain clean, organized, and presentable event areas before, during, and after events.
  • Assist with food and beverage service or guest service activities when assigned.
  • Monitor event areas and communicate service, supply, or equipment needs to supervisors.
  • Coordinate basic event support needs with vendors, performers, caterers, and other event personnel.
  • Assist with room changes, event transitions, and last-minute setup or service requests.
  • Restock supplies, guest materials, service items, and event equipment as needed.
  • Follow event schedules, production procedures, venue policies, and workplace safety standards.
  • Handle staging equipment, furniture, decorations, supplies, and customer property carefully.
  • Help maintain organized storage areas for event equipment and materials.
  • Assist with event cleanup, equipment breakdown, packing, and storage after events.
  • Communicate event-related concerns, equipment issues, or customer requests to supervisors.
  • Work efficiently during busy event periods while maintaining attention to detail and professional service.
  • Perform other event services, production support, and venue duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in event services, event production, hospitality, venue operations, entertainment, catering, or customer service is preferred but not required.
  • Friendly, professional, and customer-focused attitude.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow schedules, instructions, and event procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced and changing event environments.
  • Dependable, punctual, and responsible work habits.
  • Ability to perform hands-on event setup, organization, and support tasks.
  • Comfortable working flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and event days when required.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional when handling changing event needs.
  • Willingness to learn event service and production procedures.

Benefits

  • Full-Time / Part-Time opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • On-the-job event services and production training.
  • Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
  • Opportunities to develop event coordination and customer service skills.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Hands-on experience in event and production operations.

About Center Stage Productions

Center Stage Productions provides an event and production environment focused on organized event operations, professional service, and positive guest experiences. The team works together to support successful events through careful preparation, efficient coordination, attentive service, and reliable event-day support.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Parental leave
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20

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