What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Operations Assistant position at Petersen Automotive Museum?
About Petersen Automotive Museum
We are more than just an iconic museum, we’re a fast-paced, high-energy team driven by innovation, passion, and a deep love for car culture and storytelling. From world-class exhibitions to unforgettable events, we bring history, design, and horsepower to life every day. We work hard, we move fast, and we have a blast doing it, all while pushing the boundaries of what a museum can be. If you’re ready to shift into high gear with a crew that values creativity, integrity, and a good laugh along the way... you’ll fit right in.
About The Role
This role offers a dynamic, hands-on work environment supporting a variety of high-profile events, both indoors and outdoors. Team members can expect to stay active throughout their shift, contributing to the successful execution of each event experience.
Responsibilities include frequent walking and standing during event operations, with occasional movement on stairs or ladders. The role also involves assisting with event setup and breakdown, including lifting, moving, and carrying materials (up to 30 pounds as needed).
Additional tasks may include light administrative work such as typing and coordinating logistics, along with physical activities like reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping equipment or materials. Team members may alternate between active event support and seated tasks, providing a balanced and engaging workday.
What You'll Do
20 - 20 USD per hour(Petersen Automotive Museum)
We are more than just an iconic museum, we’re a fast-paced, high-energy team driven by innovation, passion, and a deep love for car culture and storytelling. From world-class exhibitions to unforgettable events, we bring history, design, and horsepower to life every day. We work hard, we move fast, and we have a blast doing it, all while pushing the boundaries of what a museum can be. If you’re ready to shift into high gear with a crew that values creativity, integrity, and a good laugh along the way... you’ll fit right in.
About The Role
This role offers a dynamic, hands-on work environment supporting a variety of high-profile events, both indoors and outdoors. Team members can expect to stay active throughout their shift, contributing to the successful execution of each event experience.
Responsibilities include frequent walking and standing during event operations, with occasional movement on stairs or ladders. The role also involves assisting with event setup and breakdown, including lifting, moving, and carrying materials (up to 30 pounds as needed).
Additional tasks may include light administrative work such as typing and coordinating logistics, along with physical activities like reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping equipment or materials. Team members may alternate between active event support and seated tasks, providing a balanced and engaging workday.
What You'll Do
- Supervision of the operation set-up coordinators .
- Effectively communicate and interact with Ops Manager/ Sale team, clients and
- coworkers to ensure job quality and satisfaction.
- Identify, eliminate and/or correct all safety hazards.
- Perform other related duties as
- required.
- Audio Visual Set-up.
- Table/Chairs/Staging/ Set-up.
- Scissor Lift.
- Ability to push/move display cars in and out of the galleries – 50lbs
- Able to follow written and oral instructions.
- Able to follow BEO’s and Diagrams
- Able to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely.
- Able to safely use hand truck and other equipment moving devices.
- Familiarity and knowledge of equipment handling, storage, installation and break down
- of a variety of rental equipment.
- Must possess the ability to multi-task on a regular basis.
- Willing to work overtime, holidays and weekends.
20 - 20 USD per hour(Petersen Automotive Museum)