Weekend Event Assistant (Fridays & Saturdays)

TMG Retail Ltd; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Curate Group is seeking Weekend Event Staff for the Lumos Candlelit Experience in New Jersey. You will work primarily on Fridays and Saturdays as a 1099 contractor, supporting load-in/out, setup, guest check-in, seating, and on-site guest questions. Represent the Lumos brand with professionalism and calm under pressure.

The role focuses on delivering smooth operations, excellent customer service, and a memorable guest experience in a fast-paced live-event environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in events, hospitality, customer service, or a related guest-facing role preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Consistent availability on Fridays and Saturdays, including evenings as required by event schedules.
• Must have a car or reliable access to car sharing and be comfortable driving up to 2 hours to an event (travel contribution provided)
• Reliable, punctual, and able to adhere to event call times and schedules
• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment up to 40 lbs as part of event setup and breakdown

Responsibilities

• Support Friday and Saturday events as an on-site Event Assistant on a 1099 contractor basis
• Assist with load-in and load-out of show equipment, props, and event supplies
• Help set up the event space, including seating, signage, lighting, and ambience elements
• Assist with guest check-in, ticket verification, and welcoming attendees upon arrival
• Support guest seating, wayfinding, and general guest questions or needs throughout the event
• Liaise with musicians, performers, and venue staff to help coordinate timing and logistics
• Monitor the event environment to help maintain appropriate lighting, ambience, and overall presentation
• Respond to on-site issues or guest concerns with a calm, solutions-oriented approach
• Help ensure all event areas are kept organized, safe, and presentable before, during, and after the show
• Contribute to a smooth event breakdown, ensuring equipment and materials are properly packed and secured
• Represent Lumos with professionalism, clear communication, and excellent customer service at all times

Skills

Events experience

Hospitality

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Curate Group is seeking Weekend Event Staff for the Lumos Candlelit Experience in New Jersey. You will work primarily on Fridays and Saturdays as a 1099 contractor, supporting load-in/out, setup, guest check-in, seating, and on-site guest questions. Represent the Lumos brand with professionalism and calm under pressure.

The role focuses on delivering smooth operations, excellent customer service, and a memorable guest experience in a fast-paced live-event environment.