Convention Facilities - Event Staff

City of McAllen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of McAllen is seeking part-time event staff to support concerts, plays, trade shows, and other live events. Duties include taking tickets, ushering seating, manning concessions, custodial tasks, and helping guests with parking and equipment setup.

Team members respond to inquiries with tact and diplomacy to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction during city events.

Responsibilities

• Take tickets, usher customers to their seat, and operate concessions during events.
• Perform custodial duties and assist customers with parking as needed.
• Set up and break down equipment before and after events.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a tactful and diplomatic manner to maximize satisfaction.

Job description

Under immediate direction, the part-time event staff performs tasks in preparation for events such as concerts, plays, trade shows and other types of live events. Event staff work in various capacities, depending on department need, such as taking tickets, ushering customers to their seat, manning concessions, performing custodial duties, assisting customers with finding parking and setting up and breaking down equipment before and after events. Responds to customer inquiries and provides information in a tactful and diplomatic manner to maximize customer satisfaction.

About the Organization: McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence.