West48 Part-Time Event Host

Blue Compass Interactive; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Compass Interactive in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a friendly Part-Time Event Host to help create memorable guest experiences at West48 events. You will be the smiling first point of contact, assisting with setup, guest welcome, and throughout the event.

This flexible role offers weekday evenings and weekend shifts on event-driven schedules. If you enjoy fast-paced environments, helping clients, and delivering great service, this is a fit.

Qualifications

• Weekday evenings and weekends availability.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Friendly, outgoing and comfortable interacting with clients and guests.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Hospitality, event, restaurant, or customer service experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Arrive prior to events to help prepare and set up the space
• Welcome clients and guests and provide excellent customer service
• Help ensure the event space stays clean, organized, and ready throughout the event
• Assist with basic AV and technology setup as needed
• Help with food, beverage, and other event needs
• Monitor the space and assist with questions or requests from clients and guests
• Communicate with the West48 team regarding any event needs or issues
• Help with event breakdown and resetting the space at the conclusion of events
• Assist with opening and closing the space
• Provide a friendly, professional presence and help create a positive experience for every West48 client
• Assist with our duties as needed

Skills

People skills

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Job description

We are looking for reliable, outgoing Part-Time Event Host to join the West48 team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, creating a great guest experience, and being part of events.

Event Hosts will help ensure West48 events run smoothly from setup through the end of the event. This is a flexible, part-time position with the opportunity to work weekday evenings and weekends, based on the event schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Arrive prior to events to help prepare and set up the space
• Welcome clients and guests and provide excellent customer service
• Help ensure the event space stays clean, organized, and ready throughout the event
• Assist with basic AV and technology setup as needed
• Help with food, beverage, and other event needs
• Monitor the space and assist with questions or requests from clients and guests
• Communicate with the West48 team regarding any event needs or issues
• Help with event breakdown and resetting the space at the conclusion of events
• Assist with opening and closing the space
• Provide a friendly, professional presence and help create a positive experience for every West48 client
• Assist with our duties as needed

Qualifications

• Must be available for weekday evenings, generally starting around 3:30 p.m. through 10 p.m., as well as weekends
• Reliable and dependable
• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable interacting with clients and guests
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Able to work independently and take initiative
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced event environment
• Able to lift/move event supplies and assist with setup and breakdown
• Previous hospitality, event, restaurant, or customer service experience is a plus, but not required