EVENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Kids for the Future; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Event Services Associate for the Seasonal period to support a variety of corporate, social, and internal events. The role focuses on preparation, cleanliness, and physical setup and tear-down on site at the Stone House pavilion and adjacent venues.

Season runs from late September/early October through the end of April. The position requires friendly, professional service, collaborative work with vendors, and the ability to move tables, chairs, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Previous grounds quality and/or banquet set-up experience preferred.
• Must exhibit initiative and teamwork.
• Able to work varied work scheduled including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow written, pictorial and verbal directions.
• Able to bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check, DMV check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality guest service by maintaining a warm, helpful, positive and professional demeanor.
• Works with Event Facilitators, rental companies, Park Rangers and staff to meet event needs.
• Performs setup/tear down of events and moves furniture and equipment.
• Maintains facilities and equipment with Operations staff.
• Cleans windows, restrooms, kitchens at indoor venues.
• Reports facility or equipment problems to the Events Operations Manager.
• Removes trash and manages recycling at event venues.
• Assists with special/fundraising events and birthdays as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Customer service

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Safety compliance

Directions following

Driver's license

Job description

• Location 455 N GALVIN PKWY,Phoenix, AZ, 85008-3431,United States
• Base Pay $19.50 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time

Job Title: Event Services Associate- Seasonal

Department: Group Events

Supervisor: Events Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Full Time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Pay: $19.50

General Statement:

The Event Services Associate is responsible for the preparation, cleanliness and physical set-up and tear-down of corporate, social or internal events on grounds. They will also be responsible for custodial services such as cleaning the Stone House pavilion, Neely Event/Education center and the Phoenix bakery. This position is also responsible for cleaning outside event venues before or after events.

The season will run from End of Sept/ start of October through end of April.

1. Provide quality guest service to both internal and external guests by maintaining a WILD (friendly, helpful, positive and professional) working attitude and appearance.

2. Works collaboratively with Event Facilitators, rental companies, Park Rangers and other staff members to ensure event needs are met.

3. Performs cleaning, set up and tear down of Zoo/ACNC events and meeting facilities; moves tables, chairs, heaters, etc.

4. Maintenance of facilities and equipment, with the assistance of Operations staff.

5. Washes all applicable windows, cleans applicable restrooms and kitchens (indoor event venues)

6. Report all facility or equipment problems to Events Operations Manager.

7. Pulls and disposes of trash and recycled materials from event venue receptacles; washes and maintains receptacles.

8. Assist with special/fundraising events and birthdays as needed.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments.)

Requirements

Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 21 years of age.

2. Previous grounds quality and/or banquet set-up experience preferred.

3. Must exhibit initiative and teamwork.

4. Able to work varied work scheduled including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

5. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

6. Ability to work independently.

7. Ability to follow written, pictorial and verbal directions.

8. Able to bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces.

9. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

10. Ability to pass pre-employment background check, DMV check and drug test.