Part-time Functions Associate, Metro Boston

Historic New England; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Historic New England seeks functions associates responsible for supervising event and function rentals at three properties in the Metro Boston area. The Functions Associate opens the property, welcomes and assists vendors, and greets and directs guests, while monitoring events to ensure vendors comply with site requirements.

This is a year-round, part-time, hourly position with weekend and evening work frequently required.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Strong presentation and selling to prospective clients experience.
• Excellent customer service, tact, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure; strong verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Open properties and greet guests; meet and assist vendors.
• Monitor events and ensure vendors follow site requirements.
• Coordinate pre-function setup, guest arrival, and vendor departure.
• Assist with directing guests and managing event flow.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Location: Codman Estate, Lincoln, Massachusetts; Lyman Estate, Waltham, Massachusetts; Eustis Estate, Milton Massachusetts

Description: Historic New England seeks functions associates responsible for supervising event and function rentals at three properties in Metro Boston,. The Functions Associate is responsible for opening the property, meeting and assisting vendors, and greeting and directing guests, as well as monitoring events and making sure that vendors are working within Historic New England’s site requirements. Supervises and monitors functions including pre-function setup, guest arrival, vendor/guest activity, guest departure, and vendor departure.

Qualifications: Requires an associate’s degree and at least three years of job-related experience. Must be personable and enjoy working with people. Requires a high degree of skill and experience in presenting and selling to prospective clients. Ability and desire to work with the public with the highest standards for customer service. Requires exceptional tact, diplomacy, personal presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to multi-task; ability to work well under stress/pressure while remaining calm and focused. Requires strong organizational and verbal communication skills.
This is a year-round, part-time, hourly, non-exempt position with weekend and evening work frequently required. Due to the scheduling nature of events, a high level of flexibility is required.

Historic New England is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.