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
* 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.
Qualification Requirements
* 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
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