Botanical Events Assistant, On Call

About Us

At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science.

The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.

Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do - from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies.

At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values:
Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.

Intellectual Curiosity:
Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.

Collaboration:

Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.

Stewardship:
We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.

Belonging:
We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.

Integrity:
We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.

The On-Call Botanical Event Assistant supports the Botanical Department by providing on-site operational support for events, programs, and meetings, with a focus on evening and weekend coverage as needed. This role serves as the primary day-of contact, helping ensure events run smoothly and in accordance with institutional policies and approved event plans. Responsibilities include opening and securing facilities, supporting event setup and logistics, and coordinating with staff, vendors, volunteers, and Security.

The position plays an important role in protecting Huntington property while providing professional, responsive support to facilitate successful events and programs.

S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.

• Serves as On-Site Event Contact
  - Act as the primary day-of liaison between Huntington staff, vendors, volunteers, and event personnel, helping to address questions and resolve issues in coordination with Botanical Division staff.
• Supports Event Operations
  - Assist with day‑of event logistics and operations, which may include opening and securing facilities, coordinating vendor activity, supporting guest transportation, assist‑… etc
• Monitors Event Activity and Compliance
  - Observe and monitor assigned event areas, vendors, and personnel to ensure adherence to The Huntington's property policies and the approved Event Plan provided by the Botanical Office Manager.
• Coordinates with Security
  - Communicate with assigned Security Officers to support appropriate access, movement, and adherence to established protocols for vendors and event personnel.
• Protects Facilities and Grounds
  - Oversee event setup and equipment placement to prevent damage to Huntington property and minimize disruption to visitors, staff, and garden operations.
• Provides Occasional Administrative Support
  - Assist the Botanical Office with administrative tasks as needed, including responding to inquiries and supporting Botanical Division programs and client-facing events.
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High school diploma or relevant work experience.
• Event production and/or hospitality experience preferred.
• An active California driver's license is required.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Well-organized and detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range ofconstitu