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Management Associate

Center Stage Productions
Rapids, IA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2027

Job Summary

Center Stage Productions is seeking a dependable, organized, and service-oriented Event Management Service Associate to support event preparation, production activities, guest services, and event-day operations. This role assists with venue setup, event equipment, supplies, guest assistance, team coordination, and post-event cleanup to help ensure smooth and professional events.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with preparing event venues and production spaces for scheduled events.
  • Set up tables, chairs, staging areas, signage, displays, and event equipment as directed.
  • Organize event supplies, materials, equipment, and service stations.
  • Assist with loading, unloading, moving, and organizing event equipment and supplies.
  • Support event managers, coordinators, production staff, and other team members.
  • Welcome guests and provide friendly, professional assistance.
  • Assist guests with directions, seating, registration, and general event questions.
  • Support event check-in, guest flow, and service activities as assigned.
  • Assist with food and beverage service when required.
  • Help monitor event areas and restock supplies throughout events.
  • Communicate guest requests, equipment needs, and service concerns to supervisors.
  • Assist with coordinating routine needs between event staff, vendors, contractors, and venue personnel.
  • Follow event schedules, setup instructions, production procedures, and service standards.
  • Handle event equipment, supplies, displays, and customer property carefully.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe event and service areas.
  • Follow workplace safety, sanitation, and venue procedures.
  • Assist with event breakdown, cleanup, packing, and storage after events.
  • Help return event spaces and equipment areas to their proper condition.
  • Support efficient teamwork during busy event and production periods.
  • Perform other event management, production, and service support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Previous event management, event production, hospitality, venue, catering, entertainment, or customer service experience is preferred but not required.
  • Friendly, professional, and guest-focused attitude.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Ability to follow schedules, instructions, and event procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Comfortable working in busy, changing, and event-based environments.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.
  • Ability to perform hands-on setup, service, moving, and cleanup tasks.
  • Professional and calm approach when assisting guests and team members.
  • Flexible and willing to support different event-related responsibilities.
  • Willingness to work varying schedules, including evenings and weekends when needed.

Benefits

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

About Center Stage Productions

Center Stage Productions provides an event-focused environment supporting organized, professional, and engaging event experiences. The team works together to coordinate event services, production support, venue preparation, guest assistance, and efficient event operations.

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 42.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24

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