Local Event Staff

Water Lantern Festival Lemont, IL:
Local Event Staff

Join the core team at Water Lantern Festival to help create unforgettable community events! As a Local Event Staff, you’ll support event operations by assisting with setup, staff coordination, and guest interactions to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Location:

Lemont, IL | Position Type:
Part‑Time, Event‑Based |

Reports To:

Event Coordinator

Water Lantern Festival is a community‑focused event that brings people together to celebrate creativity, connection, and hope through the beauty of lantern‑lit waters.

As Local Event Staff, you’ll be a key part of our team, ensuring events run smoothly from setup to teardown. You’ll tackle a variety of tasks and support on‑site operations. The role offers opportunity for growth through training, with the possibility of advancing to an Event Coordinator.

• Assist with setup, execution, and teardown of event activities, including lantern distribution, guest check‑in, and site preparation.
• Help manage and direct local staff and volunteers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Provide friendly, professional assistance to attendees, answering questions and resolving minor issues to enhance their experience.
• Support the Event Coordinator with inventory checks, equipment handling, and other operational needs.
• Work closely with the core team to maintain a positive, organized environment and ensure all aspects of the event run smoothly.
• Engage in training sessions to learn event management skills, with the potential to advance to the Event Coordinator role.

• Age:
  Must be 18 years or older.
• Location:
  
  Must live in or near the event area.
• Experience:
  
  Prior experience in event support, customer service, or team coordination preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• Basic problem‑solving and organizational abilities.
• Availability:
  Complete availability on event weekends.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Attributes:
  Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn with a team‑oriented mindset.

• Hands‑on training in event management and leadership skills.
• Opportunity to advance to an Event Coordinator role and lead future Water Lantern Festival events.
• Grow your career while contributing to a meaningful community event.
• Be part of a passionate team creating memorable experiences for thousands of attendees.