Event Experience Lead (Part-Time)

The Barnes Foundation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Barnes Foundation is seeking an Event Assistant (Part-Time) in Philadelphia, PA to support on-site event coordination and guest experiences. The role involves assisting the Event department with logistics, liaising with vendors and staff, and ensuring smooth execution from setup to breakdown.

Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required; strong service and organization are essential. This position offers opportunities to work across programs and contribute to the Foundation's

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher; equivalency acceptable.
• Prior hospitality or events venue experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work with diverse departments and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Execute client events from set-up to break down, coordinating logistics and catering needs.
• Serve as liaison for external vendors and internal staff (catering, docents, volunteers, etc.).
• Maintain guest and venue safety and security.
• Provide exceptional customer service and report event outcomes via an event report.
• Be available for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Workload management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Barnes Foundation is seeking an Event Assistant (Part-Time) in Philadelphia, PA to support on-site event coordination and guest experiences. The role involves assisting the Event department with logistics, liaising with vendors and staff, and ensuring smooth execution from setup to breakdown.

Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required; strong service and organization are essential. This position offers opportunities to work across programs and contribute to the Foundation's