Event Tech

Sandycove; Maryland; On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

401(k) with employer match

Discounted lodging for staff and immediate family

Job summary

A retreat and event center in Maryland is seeking a Part Time Event Tech to provide superior conference-related services. Responsibilities include setting up and maintaining conference rooms, ensuring a distraction-free environment for guests, and collaborating with operations to meet guest needs. The ideal candidate is physically able to handle equipment and has strong organizational skills. This position offers a pay range of $15.00/hr to $17.00/hr with part-time benefits including sick time and discounts on events.

Qualifications

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Physically able to carry out room setups, including lifting and moving tables and chairs.
• Able to take direction and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Set up conference rooms with required furnishings.
• Provide custodial maintenance for conference rooms.
• Assist groups with their setup as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Sandy Cove Ministries is seeking a Part Time Event Tech to join our team. For nearly 80 years, Sandy Cove Ministries has been a place where millions of people have connected with God and each other. We offer year-round signature programs designed to uplift and strengthen individuals and families, including summer vacation packages and a day camp for kids. We also contract with ministries and organizations, helping them create their own impactful retreats and events on our property. All of this happens at our breathtaking location on the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay in North East, Maryland. With 150 guest rooms in our lodge and 220 beautiful acres, we offer guests authentic hospitality and the rest and renewal they crave.

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Position Summary: The position is responsible for providing superior conference related services (cleaning and setting up rooms with chairs and tables) for guests at Sandy Cove Program and Group Ministry events.

General Purpose: To provide a distraction-free environment for guests by cleaning and setting up meeting rooms and meeting guest needs so that they can connect with God and each other.

Role Qualifications

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Physically able to carry out room set ups, including the lifting and moving of tables, chairs, staging and other conferencing equipment
• Able to take direction, accept task assignments, and work through to completion with timeliness and accuracy
• Flexibility and willingness to interrupt assignment to quickly respond to urgent matters

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Set up conference rooms by accurately preparing the room with all requested furnishings and equipment (i.e. chairs, tables, staging, podium, and more)
• Provide custodial maintenance of conference rooms by thoroughly cleaning, vacuuming and refreshing each meeting room between uses
• Perform conference room tidies by periodically cleaning and straightening each conference room throughout its daily use
• Set up and break down common areas as needed for snack breaks, vendor displays, and other special uses
• Empty trash in common areas
• Monitor the condition of and immediately report any damages of the Sandy Cove property to the Conference Service Manager
• Monitor and service water coolers to maintain an ample supply of water for the number of guests
• Securing the premises as directed each evening and unlocking the premises as needed
• Work closely with Operations, Front Desk, Housekeeping, and Food Services to ensure seamless coverage of services for our guests
• Assist groups with their setup as needed to ensure safety for both the guests and for our Facility (i.e., hanging banners, and such), and respond to urgent group requests for changes in temperature, lighting, and custodial needs
• Perform basic setup, operation, and problem solving of the SCM standard technical service
• Carry out miscellaneous assignments and duties as directed by the Conference Service Manager
• Attend a weekly departmental meeting with the supervisor and the manager
• Perform any other reasonable tasks

Essential Skills & Experience

• Ability to learn new systems and procedures as services and equipment evolve
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment and to use cleaning supplies
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to properly work and care for technically-oriented equipment
• Positive work attitude and excellent communication skills

Non-Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working with Audio and Visual equipment
• CPR and First Aid Certified

Reporting

Reporting to this position: None.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to almost constantly move by either standing, walking, using hands, bending, lifting tables & chairs, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, and kneeling. Seeing, talking, hearing, and sitting are also required. There is a lot of repetitive motion. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time but mostly works inside in a hotel environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Compensation: Minimum: $15.00/hr. | Maximum: $17.00/hr.

Part-Time Employee Benefits: Paid MD Sick time (18 and over), 401(k) with employer match, service awards, meal privileges, attend Sandy Cove events free and discounted lodging for staff and immediate family.

Learn more about Sandy Cove by visiting www.sandycove.org.