Event Setup Crew

collinsvilleil; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Gateway Convention Center is seeking an Event Setup Crew member to assist with event operations. The role is part-time/seasonal with a 20+ hour schedule and flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include setting up and tearing down equipment, chairs, tables, staging, and handling light maintenance, plus providing excellent customer service to clients. Must be 16+ and able to lift 30-70 pounds.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to perform setup/tear down of chairs, tables, risers, staging, dance floors, pipe and drape.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down event spaces and equipment.
• Clean and prepare rooms; complete cleaning checklists.
• Handle chairs, tables, drapery, and related items.
• Perform post-event cleanup and trash removal.
• Light maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Occasionally operate heavy equipment or power tools.
• Work staggered shifts including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Self-motivated

Evenings & weekends availability

Job description

EVENT SETUP CREW

Event Setup Crew members are expected to perform a variety of duties pertaining to the overall operation of Gateway Convention Center. Schedule is 20+ hours per week with flexible schedules. This position is part-time/seasonal.

Minimum Qualifications

16 years of age or older.

Set-up and tear down risers, chairs, tables, staging, dance floors, pipe and drape, and other items as needed for events at the facility.

Reports directly to Operations Foreman.

Execute accurate and timely completion of cleaning checklists and room sets.

Handle folding chairs, stacking chairs, tables of various shapes and sizes, drapery, and skirting.

Adequately perform post-event cleanup and trash removal.

Perform light maintenance tasks as assigned.

May occasionally work with heavy equipment or power tools.

Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.

Must be self-motivated and be productive with limited supervision.

Ability to work staggered shift assignments as necessary including evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, run, stand, sit, and complete a variety of motor skills
• Ability to walk and/or stand on concrete for much of your shift
• Ability to bend to the floor and reach overhead
• Ability to lift and carry 30-70 pounds regularly to chest height

Pay Rate

This position is $15.50 per hour.