Venue Representative - Des Moines, IA

Poseidon; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WORLDS® is seeking an On-Site Event Representative for part-time engagement at immersive projection shows in Des Moines, IA. You will setup venues, greet guests, manage merchandise, and assist with on-site operations, ensuring a smooth attendee experience in a high-energy environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in customer service or events, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work independently with punctuality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of customer service or event experience preferred.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Reliable transportation to and from the venue.
• Consistent availability for scheduled dates.

Responsibilities

• Setup & breakdown event signage, tables, and displays.
• Greet guests, check in attendees, answer questions.
• Facilitate merchandise sales and track inventory.
• Monitor event flow and resolve on-site issues quickly.
• Maintain communication with Venue Operations and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Event experience

Verbal communication

Independent work

Reliable transportation

Availability

Tools

WhatsApp

Job description

All offers of employment with WORLDS® are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

Join the WORLDS® Team – On-Site Event Representative

Are you an energetic, tech-savvy professional with outstanding communication and customer service skills? We’re looking for responsible and outgoing individuals to represent WORLDS® at our immersive, cinematic projection shows. This part-time role requires reliability, strong leadership, and the ability to create a smooth and enjoyable guest experience.

About WORLDS® Shows

WORLDS® produces fully immersive cinematic music and art projection shows for planetariums and giant-screen theaters. Our mission is to relieve stress, evoke joy, and create a truly mesmerizing experience for our audiences.

What You’ll Do

• Event Setup & Breakdown: Set up and take down signage, check-in tables, and merchandise displays, charge devices.
• Guest Experience: Greet and check in guests, answer questions, and ensure a seamless audience experience.
• Merchandise Management: Facilitate sales, and track inventory as needed, report issues, request additional assets and merch as necessary.
• Event Oversight: Monitor the event flow and quickly resolve any on-site issues.
• Communication & Reporting: Maintain timely communication with the Venue Operations team and venue staff, relay concerns, and provide feedback for improvement.

Requirements/Experience

• Minimum 2 years of customer service or event experience (hospitality, retail, or similar roles preferred).
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Reliable transportation to and from the venue.
• Consistent availability for scheduled dates

Schedule & Commitment

Fridays, Saturdays, and/or Sundays from 4:00 pm-9:15 pm

• Initial scheduled dates:
• 10/24/2026 Saturday
• 10/30/2026 Friday
• Additional dates will be assigned based on ticket sales and venue scheduling. Days and shift times may vary.
• ***Please apply ONLY if you are available for the schedule above

Location:

Science Center of Iowa
401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Des Moines, IA 50309

Who You Are

• A strong communicator who can confidently engage with guests and venue staff.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using iPhone apps, including WhatsApp.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented with excellent judgment.
• A proactive problem solver who stays calm under pressure.
• A team player with leadership skills, able to direct on-site venue staff when necessary.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Success in this role will be measured by your ability to deliver a smooth, engaging guest experience and uphold the high standards of WORLDS shows. You’ll know you’re thriving when:

• Guest Satisfaction: Audiences consistently report positive experiences and smooth check-ins.
• Operational Accuracy: Setup, check-in, and breakdown follow all company procedures, with no missed steps.
• Communication Quality: Timely, clear updates are shared with the Venue Operations team before, during, and after events.
• Merchandise Management: Inventory is tracked accurately and sales are reported promptly.
• Reliability: You arrive on time, fully prepared, and consistently ready to represent the WORLDS brand with professionalism.
• Problem Solving: On-site challenges are handled calmly, with quick and effective resolutions.

More about our values

• Respect and consideration for other team-members and our audience.
• Ethics - while we push the boundaries of the tech, we always act with honesty and integrity.
• A collaborative outlook and attitude.
• Ownership of mistakes, and the ability to turn them in to learning opportunities. We don’t do guilt.
• Open, honest communication.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.