Seasonal Events and Catering Associate

Wildlife Conservation Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wildlife Conservation Society is seeking an Event Assistant for the Central Park Zoo. This seasonal, non-exempt role supports the Sales and Venue Operations Manager with vendor load-in/out, deliveries, and on-site coordination to ensure successful events that meet WCS standards.

Ideal candidates are highly driven, flexible, and able to work mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends. The job requires lifting up to 50 pounds and maintaining safety during all activities.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent (GED) required.
• Prior event or production experience preferred.
• Must have strong verbal communication skills.
• Must have full availability including day shift, mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift 50-pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license; NY residents must possess a NY license; out-of-state license for out-of-state residents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high level of service while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor with clients and vendors.
• Communicate effectively across departments.
• Oversee vendor delivery, load in, set up, while enforcing park rules for guest experience and safety.
• Oversee vendor load out, enforcing established breakdown procedures.
• Assist and give direction to supplemental staff.
• Monitor vendors during the course of the day to enforce and maintain fire safety.
• Assist receiving, stocking and keeping inventory of on-site product.
• Conducting site visits on behalf of Sales and Venue Operations Manager.
• Assist with Fire Marshall and Department of Buildings inspection.
• Follow all WCS safety and security policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties assigned by Sales Manager.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Department: Business Services, Events & Catering, Central Park Zoo

Job Description

Department: Business Services, Events & Catering, Central Park Zoo
Title: Event Assistant
Employment Type: Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $20/hour - $25/hour
Reports To: Sales and Venue Operations Manager, Events & Catering

Position Description: Ideal candidate must be highly driven, maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment. The Event Assistant is responsible for assisting the Sales and Venue Operations Manager with but, not limited to, vendor load in/out, managing vendors on-site, receiving deliveries, and upholding rules of the park. The Event Assistants top priority will be to ensure a successful event that upholds WCS standards while adhering to WCS policies and procedures.

Schedule: The work schedule for this temporary position based out of the Central Park Zoo from approximately May – November. Position requires flexible availability to work non-standard hours including morning, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Hours are based on events schedule.

Position Responsibilities and Specifications

• Ensure high level of service while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor with clients and vendors.
• Communicate effectively across departments.
• Oversee vendor delivery, load in, set up, while enforcing park rules for guest experience and safety.
• Oversee vendor load out, enforcing established breakdown procedures.
• Assist and give direction to supplemental staff.
• Monitor vendors during the course of the day to enforce and maintain fire safety.
• Assist receiving, stocking and keeping inventory of on-site product.
• Conducting site visits on behalf of Sales and Venue Operations Manager.
• Assist with Fire Marshall and Department of Buildings inspection.
• Follow all WCS safety and security policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties assigned by Sales Manager.

Qualification Requirements

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent (GED) required.
• Prior event or production experience preferred.
• Must have strong verbal communication skills.
• Must have full availability including day shift, mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure and follow instructions.
• Must be able to work independently and/or with other team members with limited supervision.
• Must be able to lift 50-pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required; New York residents must possess a valid New York license; valid out-of-state license required for out-of-state residents. May be required to work at other WCS facilities as necessary, including Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and New York Aquarium.
• EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Salary Range $20/hour - $25/hour