PT Event Staff

Town of Wake Forest, NC; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Wake Forest, NC is seeking part-time event staff to support the Renaissance Centre for the Arts during scheduled events. You will set up and tear down room layouts, assist guests, and help with concessions, coat check, and cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities include welcoming guests, managing trash and restrooms, and supporting caterers and performers. A flexible schedule including nights and weekends is required. Background check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Prior customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down event layouts (tables, chairs, AV).
• Greet and assist guests; manage coat check and concessions, and assist performers/caterers.
• Maintain lobby, kitchen, and bathroom cleanliness.
• Assist Box Office with ticket sales and answering the phone.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Skills

Customer service

Event setup

Teamwork

Flexibility

Guest relations

Job description

Individuals fulfilling this role are responsible for working during scheduled events at the Renaissance Centre for the Arts in a support and customer service capacity.

Duties include but are not limited to moving tables and chairs to set up and subsequently tear down various room layouts, ticket collection, concessions sales, checking coats, clearing tables, inspecting and stocking restrooms, assisting caterers, assisting performers, and most importantly; providing exceptional guest service.

Essential Functions

• Event set-up and breakdown (tables, chairs, AV equipment)
• Event duties to include welcoming and assisting guests, emptying trash, and maintaining lobby, kitchen, and bathroom cleanliness.
• General upkeep to include maintaining cleanliness of center (dusting, sweeping, trash removal, window cleaning)
• Event Staff may perform other duties as assigned, which contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the Renaissance Centre, but within the scope of this classification. For example, you may assist the Box Office with ticket sales and answering the phone.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals capable to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Prior work experience in customer service preferred.

Environmental

• Office and Field: Work may require travel from various sites and occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Odd shift hours and working on holidays.

Physical

• Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting up to 50lbs.

Once an offer of employment has been extended, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation, including NC State Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting.

The link below provides a summary of the major benefits provided to part-time employees with the Town of Wake Forest.

2025-26 TOWF Part-time Employee Benefit Summary

Details about benefits and costs for part-time employees are available in the Human Resources Department.

The Town Provides

• Access to 401(k) AND 457 retirement savings accounts
• Merit Pay Increases
• Voluntary Dental Coverage
• Credit Union Membership
• Employee Assistance Program