Events Assistant - Chandler Center for the Arts

City of Chandler; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rated vacation and holidays

12 paid holidays annually

Tuition reimbursement for part-time

Free gym membership

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department is seeking an Events Assistant (Part-time) to support food and beverage, concessions and artist hospitality programs at the Chandler Center for the Arts. The role provides hands-on operational support during performances and events and assists the Events Senior with weekly administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate has strong customer service, teamwork, and organizational skills, with at least two years in administrative support or hospitality,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in administrative support, hospitality, food/beverage, event operations or related field.
• Must obtain general food safety and alcohol service certifications within 2 months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for food and beverage, concessions and artist hospitality programs at the Chandler Center for the Arts.
• Assist the Events Senior with weekly administrative functions, event preparation, inventory and purchasing processes, and recordkeeping.
• Provide hands-on support for assigned performances and events.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years of related experience

Tools

Recordkeeping systems

Inventory management

Job description

The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as anEvents Assistant(Part-time, Regular, benefited). The position is scheduled to work 19 hours a week with the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and occasional holidays, and provide hands-on operational support during performances and events.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Vacation hours are pro-rated based on number of hours worked
• Sick leave hours are pro-rated based on number of hours worked eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2025, subject to approval by the City Manager (holiday hours are pro-rated based on regular schedule)
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

The Chandler Museum is a cultural destination unlike any other with engaging, community-focused programs and forums, as well as world-class traveling exhibits. The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department showcases destination drivers in Chandler through the Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler Museum, Downtown, Public Art, Special Events, Connection and Impact, and Vision Gallery.

Who we are looking for

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to provide administrative and operational support for food and beverage, concessions and artist hospitality programs at the Chandler Center for the Arts. This role assists the Events Senior with weekly administrative functions, event preparation, inventory and purchasing processes, recordkeeping and artist hospitality. Provides hands-on support for assigned performances and events.

Minimum qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED and
• 2 years of experience in administrative support, hospitality, food and beverage, event operations, customer service or a related field; and
• must obtain general food safety and alcohol service related certifications within 2 months of hire or promotion; and
• a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
• any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This is a regular part-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.