Part-time Functions Associate, Metro Boston

historicnewengland; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Historic New England seeks Function Associates to supervise 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

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree and at least three years of related experience.
• Must be personable and enjoy working with people. Requires strong customer service.
• Excellent tact, diplomacy, presentation, and interpersonal skills; able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Open properties and greet guests at three Metro Boston estates.
• Supervise events, coordinate vendors, and ensure adherence to site rules.
• Assist with pre-function setup, guest arrival, and post-event wrap-up.
• Direct guests and vendors, manage flow, and handle issues during events.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Sales to clients

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Location

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

Description

Historic New England seeks function 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.