Seasonal Events and Catering Associate

Job Description

Department:
Business Services, Events & Catering, Central Park Zoo

Department:
Business Services, Events & Catering, Central Park Zoo

Title:

Event Assistant

Employment Type:

Seasonal
Status:
Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $20/hour - $25/hour

Reports To:

Sales and Venue Operations Manager, Events & Catering

Position

Description:

Ideal candidate must be highly driven, maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment. The Event Assistant is responsible for assisting the Sales and Venue Operations Manager with but, not limited to, vendor load in/out, managing vendors on-site, receiving deliveries, and upholding rules of the park. The Event Assistants top priority will be to ensure a successful event that upholds WCS standards while adhering to WCS policies and procedures.

Schedule:

The work schedule for this temporary position based out of the Central Park Zoo from approximately May – November. Position requires flexible availability to work non-standard hours including morning, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Hours are based on events schedule.

• Ensure high level of service while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor with clients and vendors.
• Communicate effectively across departments.
• Oversee vendor delivery, load in, set up, while enforcing park rules for guest experience and safety.
• Oversee vendor load out, enforcing established breakdown procedures.
• Assist and give direction to supplemental staff.
• Monitor vendors during the course of the day to enforce and maintain fire safety.
• Assist receiving, stocking and keeping inventory of on-site product.
• Conducting site visits on behalf of Sales and Venue Operations Manager.
• Assist with Fire Marshall and Department of Buildings inspection.
• Follow all WCS safety and security policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties assigned by Sales Manager.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent (GED) required.
• Prior event or production experience preferred.
• Must have strong verbal communication skills.
• Must have full availability including day shift, mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure and follow instructions.
• Must be able to work independently and/or with other team members with limited supervision.
• Must be able to lift 50-pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required;
  New York residents must possess a valid New York license; valid out-of-state license required for out-of-state residents. May be required to work at other WCS facilities as necessary, including Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and New York Aquarium.
• EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Salary Range $20/hour - $25/hour