Moonlight Studios Chicago - Day of Porter

Sound Investments Audio Ltd; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Moonlight Studios Chicago is seeking a dependable freelance Event Porter to support events at our venue. You will help keep guest areas, restrooms, and common spaces clean, safe, and guest-ready throughout setup, shows, and breakdown.

The role is on-call with evening, weekend, late-night, and holiday shifts; prior porter or hospitality experience is preferred, and reliable transportation is required to attend events at Moonlight Studios Chicago.

Competenze

• Previous porter, custodial, housekeeping, hospitality, restaurant- or event-venue experience is preferred.
• Dependable and punctual with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and presentation.

Mansioni

• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of guest areas, restrooms, hallways, entrances, loading areas and back-of-house spaces.
• Perform restroom checks and restock supplies during events.
• Monitor and empty trash and recycling receptacles as needed.
• Ensure proper disposal of waste in accordance with venue procedures.
• Respond promptly to spills and other cleaning needs while remaining discreet.

Conoscenze

Dependable

Punctual

Attention to detail

Guest-facing service

Cleanliness

Team player

Descrizione del lavoro

Freelance Event Porter

Moonlight Studios Chicago
Location: 1446 W. Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Contract / Freelance / On-Call
Reports To: Venue Manager and Event Manager

Position Summary

***This is not a Project Manager position with our in-house AV company. This role is strictly for event portering and on-site event support for the venue team.***

Moonlight Studios Chicago is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented freelance Event Porter to support events at our venue. Event Porters help maintain a clean, safe, organized and guest-ready environment throughout event setup, guest hours and breakdown.

This is an on-call position with shifts scheduled according to the venue’s event calendar. Evening, weekend, late-night, and occasional holiday availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of guest areas, restrooms, hallways, entrances, loading areasand back-of-house spaces.


• Complete restroom checks throughout events, including restocking paper products, soapand other supplies.


• Monitor and empty trash and recycling receptacles before they become full.


• Monitor vendors’ waste-disposal practices and help ensure all trash, recyclingand other materials are placed in the proper receptacles in accordance with Moonlight Studios Chicago’s garbage and dumpster procedures.


• Respond promptly and discreetly to spills, broken glassand other cleaning needs.


• Sweep, mop, vacuum, wipe down surfacesand spot-clean areas as needed.


• Assist with pre-event preparation and post-event cleanup.


• Help reset furniture, remove debrisand return venue areas to their standard condition.


• Maintain organized porter stations and track cleaning supplies during each shift.


• Notify venue management of safety hazards, property damage, plumbing problems, supply shortagesor unusual conditions.


• Follow venue safety procedures and instructions for using cleaning products and equipment.


• Work respectfully around guests, clients, vendors, caterers, production crewsand other venue personnel.


• Provide professional and courteous assistance when approached by guests.


• Complete assigned opening, eventand closing checklists.


• Perform other event-support duties as assigned by venue management.

Qualifications

• Previous porter, custodial, housekeeping, hospitality, restaurantor event-venue experience is preferred.


• Dependable, punctualand able to work with limited supervision.


• Strong attention to cleanliness, presentationand detail.


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced event environment.


• Professional demeanor and good communication skills.


• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.


• Willing to work evenings, weekends, late nightsand holidays as event schedules require.


• Reliable transportation to and from Moonlight Studios Chicago.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain standing and walking for extended periods.


• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and climb stairs.


• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to move trash containers, cleaning equipment, supplies, and lightweight venue furnishings.


• Ability to work around cleaning products, loud music, event lighting, and large groups of people.


• Ability to work both indoors and in exterior entrance or loading areas when required.

Scheduling

Freelance Event Porters are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Shift lengths and start times vary depending on event requirements and may include setup, event coverage, and post-event breakdown. Scheduled hours are not guaranteed and may change with the venue’s event calendar.

Professional Standards

Event Porters are expected to arrive on time, dressed in the required uniform or event attire and ready to work at the scheduled start time. Because this is a client-facing venue, discretion, professionalism, personal hygiene and a guest-service mindset are required at all times.

Moonlight Studios Chicago is an equal opportunity workplace and considers qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected status.