What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Staff position at Fort Adams Trust?
FORT ADAMS TRUST, 90 FORT ADAMS DRIVE, NEWPORT, RI 02840
Job Title: Event Staff (Part Time)
Reports To: Primary: Event Manager | Secondary: Director of Operations & Events
Position Type: Part-Time, Seasonal (May–November) | $17/hour | 8–20 hours per week
Location: Historic Fort Adams
Position Overview: Historic Fort Adams is operated by the Fort Adams Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the Fort for the public’s benefit. Event Staff serve as on-site representatives during special events and support event operations while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. This role requires professionalism, situational awareness, and the ability to anticipate event needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as on-site representative at private, corporate, and public events
- Assist with event setup and breakdown as needed
- Greet clients, guests, and vendors and provide excellent customer service
- Ensure event spaces are clean and well-maintained before, during, and after events
- Monitor events to ensure compliance with Fort policies and safety standards
- Secure the Fort at the end of events (lights off, doors/windows locked, trash removed, materials stored)
- Respond to incidents and emergency situations in a calm, professional manner
- Provide post-event reports and communicate concerns or improvement opportunities to management
Qualifications
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
- Sound judgment and ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate basic Fort equipment (golf cart, Gator, etc.)
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedule
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Experience:
- Event/Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Newport, RI 02840 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Newport, RI 02840: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17