Event Set-Up Staff

Choose901; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Choose901 is seeking an on-site Event Technician for Memphis Botanic Garden. The role involves setting up and breaking down event spaces, moving and securing materials, and assisting multiple departments during events.

You will transport guests via golf cart, perform safety tasks, and work outdoors in all weather. Must pass background and drug screening, have reliable transportation, and be available for night and weekend hours. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, paid hourly at $15.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive a golf cart.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Able to read written instructions and layouts.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication with team and public.

Responsibilities

• Sets up & breaks down event spaces.
• Moves, secures, installs, builds, loads, and unloads materials.
• Performs various physical duties as assigned.
• Transports guests via golf cart to event spaces.
• Assists with operational duties as assigned, such as trash collection.
• Assists multiple departments in executing events.
• Maintains safety standards.
• Completes other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Drive golf cart

Lift up to 50 lbs

Read instructions/layouts

Time management

Communication with team/public

Job description

Type: Full Time (40 hours per week) / Hourly

Reports to: Operations Manager

Pay Rate: $15 per hour

Primary Responsibilities:

• Sets up & breaks down event spaces
• Moves, secures, installs, builds, loads, and unloads materials
• Performs various physical duties as assigned
• Transports guests via golf cart to event spaces
• Assists with operational duties as assigned, such as trash collection
• Assists multiple departments in executing events
• Maintains safety standards
• Completes other tasks as assigned

Skills / Abilities:

• Able to drive a golf cart
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds frequently
• Able to read written instructions & layouts
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Able to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers & the general public

Attributes:

• Positive attitude
• Team-oriented (will work closely with many departments)
• Ethical and Professional
• Reliable / Dependable
• Detail oriented
• Self-accountable to deadlines and objectives

Special Requirements:

• Must submit to and pass a background check and drug screening
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Position requires walking, standing, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• The schedule is dependent on the events calendar. Night and weekend hours are required.
• The position is on-site at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
• The schedule for this position varies depending on the Garden’s event schedule.