What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conference Set Up Staff position at Lake Junaluska?
LJA Mission Statement
The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body.
Essential Functions
The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body.
Essential Functions
- Set up and deliver event equipment, including tables, chairs, staging and various other equipment to be used in meetings and events on campus.
- Assist in exhibition setup, strike, and maintenance.
- Provide physical support to various departments involved in event execution.
- Monitor, evaluate and maintain all services equipment, rental rooms and work areas are in good working order and safe for public use.
- Maintain storage room organization and cleanliness.
- Collaborate with supervisors to plan upcoming event needs.
- Handle loading and unloading of deliveries.
- Assist with general tasks like inventory and equipment cleaning and repairs.
- Operate company vehicles responsibly for task completion.
- Consistently look for and recommend improvements to existing processes, functions and/or systems.
- Comply will all safety policies, practices and procedures and report any unsafe activities or conditions immediately to the supervisor, or the Human Resource Department.
- Lock up and check event spaces and at the end of shifts.
- Occasionally assist with small tasks in other departments under the Event Operations department - recreation, transportation, media, and custodial.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Audio operation
- Lighting operation
- Camera operation
- Running presentation software
- Stage set-up and breakdown
- Prior experience in event setup or equipment handling preferred.
- Minimum age of 18 with valid NC drivers license.
- Must possess excellent hospitality skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow directions and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Dedication to providing superior guest service.
- Proficiency in time management and multitasking.
- Capacity to troubleshoot and adapt in a dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of A/V equipment is a plus
- Be punctual to work and other related functions.
- Perform well in a team environment.
- Complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner.
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks and events.
- Perform routine duties with minimal supervision.
- Able to work independently but operate within LJA policy guidelines using independent judgment.
- Moderate physical activity performing strenuous to non-strenuous activities with moderate to loud noise.
- Well-lighted, heated and air-conditioned indoor/outdoor setting with adequate ventilation.
- Ability to lift, push, pull or otherwise reposition objects weighing up to 100 pounds. At times, objects may exceed the weight limit.
- Manual dexterity to perceive attributes of objects and materials.
- Climb, balance, stoop, kneel; frequently moves about, able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
- Frequently be outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Vision: must be able to see close, have good vision to perform daily duties.
- Work Schedule: Friday - Sunday nights and overtime or holidays as required.