On-Call Event Supervisor - Museum Logistics

SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SF City Option

SFMOMA Membership

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Job summary

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is seeking an On-Call Event Specialist to supervise and provide day-of support for a variety of events hosted within the museum. The role requires coordinating logistics, ensuring policy compliance, and acting as a liaison among guests, vendors, and staff in a fully onsite setting.

Reporting to the Event Operations Manager, you will assist with load-in/out, space setup, safety, and guest service, while supporting caterers and vendors during events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of event management experience or on-site venue experience.
• Interest in professional events planning and/or hospitality. Cultural institution experience preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, which includes nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical support for SFMOMA Events and programs, including internal events, special events and rental events.
• Supervise load-in, installation, and load-out of vendors and equipment. This includes the event space, loading docks, staging area, greenroom, and catering prep areas.
• Clear and direct communication between fellow museum staff, guests, and vendors. Referring clients and guests to events operations manager.
• Setting up, clearing, and restoring SFMOMA event spaces, including moving carts, dollies, signage, and stanchions.
• Oversee safety of guests, vendors, staff, and the museum, providing excellent customer service skills.
• Assist with the opening and closing of the museum for each event, which includes directing caterers and vendors.
• Assist with coat check, wayfinding, operating the freight elevators, and supporting the Event Manager during the event as directed.
• Represents museum to guests, clients, vendors, event planners, providing professional service to all events.
• Proactive in assisting Event Manager in all duties, ensuring a positive experience working with all guests and staff of the museum.
• Other event related duties as assigned.

Skills

Event management

Hospitality

Flex hours

Job description

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is seeking an On-Call Event Specialist to supervise and provide day-of support for a variety of events hosted within the museum. The role requires coordinating logistics, ensuring policy compliance, and acting as a liaison among guests, vendors, and staff in a fully onsite setting.

Reporting to the Event Operations Manager, you will assist with load-in/out, space setup, safety, and guest service, while supporting caterers and vendors during events.