Party Host - SC/ KROC San Diego-13-004

The Salvation Army Southern California; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in San Diego is looking for a part-time party host to manage birthday parties and youth events. Responsibilities include preparing the event space, assisting clients, and ensuring events run smoothly. Candidates should be at least 18 years old with preferred experience in customer service and children's activities. Communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This entry-level role offers a chance to engage with the community while fulfilling event needs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior customer service or party experience preferred.
• Prior experience leading games and activities with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unlock and arrange the party space as requested.
• Assist clients with setup as needed.
• Greet attendees and ensure forms are completed.
• Support clients during events and check-in periodically.
• Address injuries or incidents as they arise.
• Facilitate clean-up duties after the event.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Judgment

Job description

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

The party host is responsible for the day‑of oversight of birthday parties and other youth events. The host’s primary responsibility is to ensure the event space is open and ready, greet the client and be available to assist the client as needed during the event.

Essential Functions

• Unlock the party space and arrange the equipment, tables & chairs as requested.
• Assist the party client with set‑up, as requested.
• Greet party attendees and ensure any required forms are completed.
• Review the event schedule and provide support as requested.
• Periodically check‑in with the client.
• Take care of any injuries, incidents or messes, contacting the appropriate individuals and completing forms, if necessary.
• Ensure the party ends on time and perform clean‑up duties as instructed.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior customer service or party experience preferred.
• Prior experience leading games and activities with children preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with customers of various ages.
• Able to work independently with little supervision.
• Must possess sound judgment.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part‑time

Job Function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations