Event & Venue Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, FL is seeking a Part Time Event Assistant to support private events and operations. The role offers an hourly wage of $16.00 and reports to the Event & Operations Manager.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, hospitality experience, and basic technical skills for setting up microphones, lighting, and sound equipment. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Event & Hospitality experience a plus.
• Basic technical experience with setup of microphones, event lighting and sound equipment.
• Ability to remain stable under pressure and handle stressful situations effectively.
• Capability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Attention to detail, ensuring that locations are in proper condition and ready for events.
• Ability to interpret various instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Provide private event support with guests, vendors, and security for wayfinding, shuttle services, and startup/shutdown.
• Check vendors in and out as needed.
• Move and store equipment such as tables and chairs.
• Operate small tools, power tools, power washers, and electronic golf carts; troubleshoot.
• Maintain care of facility rental sites, furniture and equipment.
• Notify manager of unusual circumstances or safety issues.
• Assist with inventory and keep rental areas clean and organized.
• Foster positive relationships with managers, coworkers, clients.

Skills

Event coordination

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microphones

Event lighting

Sound equipment

Job description

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, FL is seeking a Part Time Event Assistant to support private events and operations. The role offers an hourly wage of $16.00 and reports to the Event & Operations Manager.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, hospitality experience, and basic technical skills for setting up microphones, lighting, and sound equipment. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.