Seasonal Outdoor Event Logistics Specialist

South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation; Palos Verdes Peninsula (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA invites applications for the Specialist, Event Services. This seasonal, part-time role supports setup, breakdown, transportation, cleaning, organization, storage, and routine maintenance of garden-owned event and operational equipment, mostly outdoors.

The position requires physical work, reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events; duties include moving equipment, preparing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Learn Garden operations and apply policies.

Responsibilities

• Move, transport, load, unload, and stage event equipment throughout the Garden.
• Set up and break down tables, chairs, umbrellas, tents, fencing, signage, lighting, décor, staging elements, and other event-related equipment.
• Prepare event and program spaces according to established layouts and operational standards.
• Perform room flips and venue conversions efficiently and safely.
• Clean event spaces before, during, and after events.
• Support exhibit installations, rentals, public programs, and organizational initiatives.
• Ensure all event spaces are clean, organized, safe, and guest-ready.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA invites applications for the Specialist, Event Services. This seasonal, part-time role supports setup, breakdown, transportation, cleaning, organization, storage, and routine maintenance of garden-owned event and operational equipment, mostly outdoors.

The position requires physical work, reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events; duties include moving equipment, preparing