Part-Time Creative Consumer Events Coordinator

ADP, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The San Antonio Zoo is seeking a passionate Consumer Events Specialist to join our team as a part-time, on-site role in San Antonio, Texas. You will orchestrate consumer events, coordinate with vendors, and work with multiple departments to create engaging guest experiences and themed environments that showcase our mission.

You will manage event setup and teardown, help with planning using tools like Gantt charts and Kanban boards, ensure safety practices, and contribute to marketing efforts

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and ability to learn other software platforms.
• Professional degree preferred; experience may be substituted.
• Experience in organizing, planning, and executing events.
• Valid Texas state driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in orchestrating the execution of events, including Monarch Fest and Jungle Boogie Nights.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to review production timelines, delegate responsibilities, and seek collaboration.
• Collaborate and develop strong working relationships with outside vendors and internal departments to produce show elements as needed.
• Research networks of vendors for consumer events.
• Monitor daily setup for consumer events, including signage, activities, entertainment, and other essential event logistics.
• Ensure each consumer event is set up and running smoothly, solve issues as needed, and break down event elements at event completion.
• Implement appropriate safety practices for each event.
• Assist in consumer event planning and task management utilizing Gantt charts and Kanban boards.
• Contribute to event effectiveness with creative ideas, guest satisfaction, and collaboration.
• Assist with vendor invoices and contracts for all consumer events.
• Assist with post-event recaps to include attendance and instrumental information for event efficiency.
• Work closely with other zoo departments to produce high-quality events that advance the zoo’s mission.
• Contribute to the zoo’s marketing by collecting social media content for consumer events.

Skills

Communication

Work under pressure

Bilingual (plus)

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Event planning

Customer service

Education

Professional degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The San Antonio Zoo is seeking a passionate Consumer Events Specialist to join our team as a part-time, on-site role in San Antonio, Texas. You will orchestrate consumer events, coordinate with vendors, and work with multiple departments to create engaging guest experiences and themed environments that showcase our mission.

You will manage event setup and teardown, help with planning using tools like Gantt charts and Kanban boards, ensure safety practices, and contribute to marketing efforts