Museum Special Events Staff — Part-Time + Free Admission

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free museum admission to Balboa Park

Free admission to San Diego Zoo and SD

Work in Balboa Park environment

Job summary

The San Diego Natural History Museum is seeking energetic individuals for Special Events Staff. You will assist with vendor check-in/check-out, set up and breakdown, and create a welcoming environment for guests while coordinating on-site event activities with vendors and clients. Hours are as-needed.

This role requires a positive attitude, strong customer service, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Availability includes nights, weekends, holidays, and at least one December Nights evening

Qualifications

• Must possess exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to handle diverse guests, vendors, and customer service scenarios with ease.
• Must have a reliable form of communication (phone, email).
• Experience thriving in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs, stand, sit, or walk for several hours at a time or an entire work shift.
• If hired a background check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders to understand the purpose, timeline, and layout of each event.
• Collaborate with on-site Special Event Leads, Managers, or Director.
• Assist with setup and teardown of events, following instructions from Special Event Leads or Managers.
• Maintain a welcoming museum presence during guest and vendor visits.
• Coordinate with all vendors to ensure timely setup of contracted services.
• Enforce check-in procedures for vendors during load-in and load-out.
• Ensure Museum compliance with Fire, City, Police, Park, Facility, and Alcohol regulations within California law.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Communication

Team coordination

Physical stamina

Job description

The San Diego Natural History Museum is seeking energetic individuals for Special Events Staff. You will assist with vendor check-in/check-out, set up and breakdown, and create a welcoming environment for guests while coordinating on-site event activities with vendors and clients. Hours are as-needed.

This role requires a positive attitude, strong customer service, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Availability includes nights, weekends, holidays, and at least one December Nights evening