What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Events and Catering Associate position at Wildlife Conservation Society?
Job Description
Department: Business Services, Events & Catering, Central Park Zoo
Title: Event Assistant
Employment Type: Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Reports To: Sales and Venue Operations Manager, Events & Catering
Position Description: Ideal candidate must be highly driven, maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment. The Event Assistant is responsible for assisting the Sales and Venue Operations Manager with but, not limited to, vendor load in/out, managing vendors on-site, receiving deliveries, and upholding rules of the park. The Event Assistants top priority will be to ensure a successful event that upholds WCS standards while adhering to WCS policies and procedures.
Schedule: The work schedule for this temporary position based out of the Central Park Zoo from approximately May – November. Position requires flexible availability to work non-standard hours including morning, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Hours are based on events schedule.
Position Responsibilities and Specifications:
Qualifications
Department: Business Services, Events & Catering, Central Park Zoo
Title: Event Assistant
Employment Type: Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Reports To: Sales and Venue Operations Manager, Events & Catering
Position Description: Ideal candidate must be highly driven, maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment. The Event Assistant is responsible for assisting the Sales and Venue Operations Manager with but, not limited to, vendor load in/out, managing vendors on-site, receiving deliveries, and upholding rules of the park. The Event Assistants top priority will be to ensure a successful event that upholds WCS standards while adhering to WCS policies and procedures.
Schedule: The work schedule for this temporary position based out of the Central Park Zoo from approximately May – November. Position requires flexible availability to work non-standard hours including morning, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Hours are based on events schedule.
Position Responsibilities and Specifications:
- Ensure high level of service while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor with clients and vendors.
- Communicate effectively across departments.
- Oversee vendor delivery, load in, set up, while enforcing park rules for guest experience and safety.
- Oversee vendor load out, enforcing established breakdown procedures.
- Assist and give direction to supplemental staff.
- Monitor vendors during course of day to enforce and maintain fire safety.
- Assist receiving, stocking and keeping inventory of on-site product.
- Conducting site visits on behalf of Sales and Venue Operations Manager.
- Assist with Fire Marshall and Department of Buildings inspection.
- Follow all WCS safety and security policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties assigned by Sales Manager.
Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent (GED) required.
- Prior event or production experience preferred.
- Must have strong verbal communication skills.
- Must have full availability including day shift, mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to work effectively under pressure and follow instructions.
- Must be able to work independently and/or with other team members with limited supervision.
- Must be able to lift 50-pounds.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver's license required; New York residents must possess a valid New York license; valid out-of-state license required for out-of-state residents.
*May be required to work at other WCS facilities as necessary, including Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and New York Aquarium.
EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Salary Range $20.00-$25.00/hr
Salary : $20 - $25