Event Set Up Assistant

Royal Poinciana Golf Club; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

PTO after 2nd season

Employer Matching 401k

Bonus Program

Training Opportunities

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Merchandise discount

Referral program

HealthJoy

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Paid meals

Tuition assistance/Scholarship program

Job summary

Royal Poinciana Golf Club is seeking an energetic Event Set Up Assistant to support the Floral department with club event preparations, setup, and breakdown. You will closely follow the Floral Design Manager's direction and work with Events/Catering to ensure timely, accurate room arrangements.

The role involves building and dismantling structures, operating tools, handling measurements, and occasional painting, with a focus on safety and efficiency in a high-volume venue environment.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who is energetic and flexible.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor in busy or stressful situations.
• Thorough understanding of safe operation of related tools and equipment.
• Ability to draw accurate sketches and take measurements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Events/Catering and Floral to understand the event setup.
• Works with Catering/Banquet staff on room setup and timing.
• Builds and dismantles structures and props as assigned.
• Operates all necessary hand and power tools to complete a job.
• Hangs pipe and drape as assigned.
• Ensures tools and equipment are cleaned, stored, and maintained for safety.
• May perform painting as needed.
• Measures and arranges materials according to blueprints or instructions.
• Uses tools to securely build assigned projects.
• Follows load lists and floorplans for event setup.

Skills

Verbal communication

Self-motivation

Calm demeanor

Safety awareness

Measurement & sketching

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladder operation

Job description

Description

We are looking for an energetic individual who can provide support to our Floral department by assisting with the set up for Club events. The Event Set Up Assistant will perform tasks necessary for Club Event set up, breakdown and decorations. This position will work closely with and take direction from the Floral Design Manager.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Events/Catering and Floral departments concerning work orders, prints, and sketches to understand the event to be set up.
• Works with the Catering and Banquet staff on room set up and timing.
• Builds and dismantles structures, props as assigned.
• Operates all necessary tools to complete a job.
• Hangs pipe and drape as assigned.
• Ensures tools and equipment are properly cleaned, stored, and maintained for optimum performance and safety.
• May perform painting as needed.
• Measures, marks, and arranges materials to established layout based on blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
• Uses various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects.
• Joins materials with the most appropriate nail, screw, staple, or adhesive.
• Follow a load list.
• Follow a floorplan for event set up.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who is energetic and flexible.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with busy or stressful situations.
• Thorough understanding of the correct and safe operation of all related tools and equipment.
• Ability to draw accurate sketches to communicate the specifications for projects.
• Ability to take accurate measurements and calculations.
• Requires a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Prolonged periods standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 60 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to use a ladder up to 12 feet.

Pay & Benefits:

This is a seasonal, full-time, non-exempt, hourly position that is eligible for overtime. Hours are based upon member needs, which includes working evening, weekend and holiday shifts. Competitive pay based upon skills and experience.

RP Employee Programs For Seasonal, Full-time Staff Include

• Holiday Pay
• Personal Time Off (PTO) – available after 2nd season with RP
• Employer Matching 401k
• Bonus Program
• Training Opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee merchandise discount
• Referral program
• HealthJoy
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Paid meals
• Tuition assistance/Scholarship program
• Core Value Program with Core Cash… and much more!

Royal Poinciana Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DFWP/EOE/ADA

Royal Poinciana Club – A Commitment to Excellence

Royal Poinciana Golf Club is a private, invitation-only club with 2 impeccably maintained 18-hole golf courses, 8 HydroGrid soft tennis courts, 2 pickleball courts, elegant indoor and outside dining options, a superior bridge program, and an extensive social program. As a Member-owned club, everything at RP is customized to provide our Members with the best experience possible.

Culture & RP to the Core

Royal Poinciana’s heart and soul, what truly defines our beloved Club, is its people. It’s a business where excellence is expected by and from its leadership; a home away from home where every member and employee can expect to be treated with dignity and respect; and a haven where deep friendships and lifelong memories are made and celebrated daily. Core values are the attributes and characteristics Members and employees are expected to demonstrate in their personal behavior.

Our core values are Integrity, Respect, Trust, Stewardship, Accountability, Teamwork, and Honesty.