What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event & Strike Team Member position at Southside Blooms?
Event & Strike Team Member
Southside Blooms | Chicago, IL
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Location: On-site, 6250 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL
Schedule: Flexible, including evenings, overnight shifts, and weekends
Pay: Competitive compensation based on event size and scope
About Southside Blooms
Southside Blooms is a mission-driven nonprofit flower shop dedicated to creating employment opportunities for youth while transforming vacant lots into sustainable urban flower farms. Through community empowerment, environmental stewardship, and creative floral design, we bring beauty and opportunity to underserved communities.
Position Overview
Southside Blooms is seeking a reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Event & Strike Team Member to support the setup, execution, and breakdown of weddings, corporate functions, markets, and community events.
This hands-on position is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, teamwork, event logistics, and working in changing environments. Floral or event experience is helpful but not required. We are looking for someone dependable, organized, flexible, and willing to learn.
Key Responsibilities
- Pack, load, transport, set up, and break down flowers, floral installations, event supplies, and equipment.
- Assist with event setup and breakdown according to schedules and instructions.
- Load and unload materials safely and keep supplies organized.
- Support floral designers, event coordinators, and other team members during events.
- Help transport materials and team members to event locations as assigned.
- Operate company vehicles safely when authorized.
- Maintain clean and organized vehicles, equipment, storage areas, and workspaces.
- Assist with inventory, equipment returns, and post-event organization.
- Adapt to changing event needs and help the team meet deadlines.
- Represent Southside Blooms professionally when interacting with clients, vendors, and community members.
- Follow safety procedures and perform other event-related duties as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, overnight shifts, and weekends.
- Ability to lift up to 50
Pay: $17.05 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20