Zoo Events Lead: On-Site Operations & Guest Experience

City of Abilene, Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Abilene, Texas is seeking an Events Lead to support the preparation, execution and completion of Zoo events and rentals. You will coordinate event setup, guest services, inventory, equipment, and tear-down to ensure events are organized, welcoming and successful.

Under the supervision of the Events Supervisor and management of the Development Manager, you will serve as an on-site resource during events, respond to guest needs, and uphold safety procedures while coordinating with staff

Qualifications

• Knowledge of event operations and customer service best practices.
• Ability to conduct basic inventory checks and organize materials.
• Safe operation and basic care of vehicles, machinery, and event equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event setup and teardown of tables, chairs, tents, decor and equipment.
• Provide on-site guest services and assist rental clients during events.
• Maintain and organize event inventory and communicate needs to staff.
• Operate City vehicles and equipment as trained and required.

Skills

Event operations

Customer service

Set-up & tear-down

Inventory control

Basic math

Equipment safety

Vehicle operation

Job description

City of Abilene, Texas is seeking an Events Lead to support the preparation, execution and completion of Zoo events and rentals. You will coordinate event setup, guest services, inventory, equipment, and tear-down to ensure events are organized, welcoming and successful.

Under the supervision of the Events Supervisor and management of the Development Manager, you will serve as an on-site resource during events, respond to guest needs, and uphold safety procedures while coordinating with staff