Special Events Coordinator - Part-Time, Free Museum Passes

Latino Outdoors; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free museum admission

Park and zoo access

Job summary

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) in San Diego is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Special Events Staff. You will assist with vendor check-in/check-out, set up and break down equipment, and create welcoming experiences for guests.

You will coordinate on-site event activities with vendors and guests, and provide positive leadership on site. Hours are on an as-needed basis, with a focus on nights and weekends during busy seasons.

Qualifications

• Must possess exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to handle diverse guests, vendors, and customer service scenarios with ease.
• Must have a reliable form of communication (phone, email).
• Experience thriving in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to climb stairs, stand, sit, or walk for several hours at a time or an entire work shift.
• If hired a background check will be required.
• Spanish speaker a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders to understand the purpose, timeline, and layout of each event.
• Collaborate with on-site Special Event Leads, Managers, or Director.
• Assist with setup and teardown of events, following instructions from Special Event Leads or Managers.
• Maintain a welcoming museum presence during guest and vendor visits.
• Provide valuable and constructive post-event feedback.
• Coordinate with all vendors to ensure timely setup of contracted services.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Stress management

Job description

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) in San Diego is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Special Events Staff. You will assist with vendor check-in/check-out, set up and break down equipment, and create welcoming experiences for guests.

You will coordinate on-site event activities with vendors and guests, and provide positive leadership on site. Hours are on an as-needed basis, with a focus on nights and weekends during busy seasons.