Event Support Staff- Casual

Forest County Potawatomi Community; Town of Crandon (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Forest County Potawatomi Community seeks an on-site events assistant to help with setup, guest welcome and registration, and post-event tasks. You will organize materials, manage equipment, and assist vendors and presenters to ensure a smooth experience.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team. A valid driver’s license and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional in appearance and conduct.
• Basic problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Must have a valid, clean driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age
• Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup, including tables, chairs, signage, registration areas, and equipment.
• Prepare and organize event materials, supplies, and promotional items.
• Ensure event spaces are clean, organized, safe, and guest-ready.
• Welcome guests, participants, vendors, and presenters while providing excellent customer service.
• Support registration, check-in processes, and attendee inquiries.
• Monitor event activities, crowd flow, and venue operations to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot basic event and audiovisual equipment.
• Transport, organize, and maintain event supplies and inventory.
• Report safety concerns or equipment issues and assist with problem resolution.
• Assist with event teardown, cleanup, storage of materials, and post-event organization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position is partially or fully grant funded. Employment beyond the term of the grant award may be subject to approval by Executive Council.

About The Job

• Assist with event setup, including tables, chairs, signage, registration areas, and equipment.
• Prepare and organize event materials, supplies, and promotional items.
• Ensure event spaces are clean, organized, safe, and guest-ready.
• Welcome guests, participants, vendors, and presenters while providing excellent customer service.
• Support registration, check-in processes, and attendee inquiries.
• Monitor event activities, crowd flow, and venue operations to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot basic event and audiovisual equipment.
• Transport, organize, and maintain event supplies and inventory.
• Report safety concerns or equipment issues and assist with problem resolution.
• Assist with event teardown, cleanup, storage of materials, and post-event organization.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional in appearance and conduct.
• Basic problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Must have a valid, clean driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age
• Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting community, wellness, fitness, or recreational events.
• CPR/AED certification preferred.
• Previous customer service, hospitality, recreation, or event experience preferred.
• Knowledge of health and wellness programming is a plus.

Benefits You’ll Love

• Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually
• 3 weeks of paid holidays
• Premium free health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match