Private Events Support Specialist

New England Botanic Garden; Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

New England Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA is seeking Private Events Assistants on a per diem, hourly basis. The role supports private and public events, with schedule primarily nights and weekends and potential on-call shifts.

Shifts average 9 hours, with a 30-minute unpaid meal break for shifts over 6 hours. This temporary position may fluctuate with event demand throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in customer service, event support, hospitality or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet client contacts, review timeline, confirm all contracted resources are available.
• Manage set-up and break-down of event equipment (tables, chairs, audio visual).
• Greet and direct vendors and event guests.
• Cue vendors to adhere to developed timeline.
• Monitor event guests and vendors to ensure compliance with Garden policies.
• Troubleshoot as needed, including any technology provided for the event.
• Ensure security of keys, building and property, including night checks after events.
• Follow emergency protocol and document event progress with checklists.

Skills

Age 18+

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

New England Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA is seeking Private Events Assistants on a per diem, hourly basis. The role supports private and public events, with schedule primarily nights and weekends and potential on-call shifts.

Shifts average 9 hours, with a 30-minute unpaid meal break for shifts over 6 hours. This temporary position may fluctuate with event demand throughout the year.