What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Support Worker position at Gravitate Coworking (Cedar Rapids)?
Job Summary
Gravitate Coworking (Cedar Rapids) is seeking a dependable, organized, and service-oriented Event Support Worker to assist with event preparation, venue setup, guest services, and event-day operations. This role helps maintain clean and organized event spaces while supporting members, guests, event organizers, and team members throughout each event.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing event and meeting spaces before scheduled events.
- Set up tables, chairs, seating areas, signage, displays, decorations, and event equipment.
- Prepare and organize event supplies, materials, and service areas.
- Assist with moving, loading, unloading, and organizing event equipment and supplies.
- Welcome members, guests, and event attendees in a friendly and professional manner.
- Assist guests with directions, seating, check-in, and general event questions.
- Support event coordinators, coworking staff, and other team members with event-day activities.
- Help maintain clean, organized, and welcoming common areas and event spaces.
- Assist with food and beverage setup or service when assigned.
- Monitor event areas and communicate supply or service needs to supervisors.
- Help coordinate basic event needs with vendors, caterers, speakers, and other event personnel.
- Restock refreshments, supplies, guest materials, and service items as needed.
- Assist with room resets, schedule changes, and last-minute event requests.
- Follow event schedules, coworking procedures, cleanliness standards, and workplace safety guidelines.
- Handle furniture, equipment, supplies, and member or customer property carefully.
- Help maintain organized storage areas for event materials and equipment.
- Assist with event cleanup, breakdown, packing, and storage after events.
- Communicate equipment issues, guest concerns, or operational needs to supervisors.
- Work efficiently during busy event periods while maintaining professional service.
- Perform other event support, coworking, and venue duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in event services, hospitality, coworking, venue operations, customer service, catering, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Friendly, professional, and guest-focused attitude.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow schedules, instructions, and established procedures.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Comfortable working in busy and changing event environments.
- Dependable, punctual, and responsible work habits.
- Ability to perform hands-on setup, organization, and support tasks.
- Comfortable using basic workplace technology and communication tools.
- Flexible availability for events, including occasional evenings or weekends when required.
- Willingness to learn event support and coworking procedures.
Benefits
- Full-Time / Part-Time opportunities.
- Competitive compensation.
- On-the-job event and hospitality training.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities to develop event coordination and customer service skills.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Hands-on experience in event and coworking operations.
About Gravitate Coworking (Cedar Rapids)
Gravitate Coworking (Cedar Rapids) provides a professional coworking and event environment designed to support members, guests, meetings, and community activities. The team focuses on maintaining organized spaces, reliable event support, and a welcoming experience for everyone using the facility.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 42.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22