What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Events Assistant, Part-Time position at OWA Parks & Resort?
Job Details
Description
The assistant will focus on providing guests with the best possible experience from entrance to exit during all events. Successful candidates must have flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings.
Duties And Responsibilities
Description
The assistant will focus on providing guests with the best possible experience from entrance to exit during all events. Successful candidates must have flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Serve as part of the on-site Special Event team and is present for the entirety of all assigned events
- Maintain a positive, proactive, solution-oriented demeanor when working with guests, vendors, or other team members
- Help set up and break down all elements of events including but not limited to signage, event supplies, tents, linens, décor, etc.
- Assist with development and implementation of creative tasks required to produce events
- Closely follow day-of event timelines to ensure smooth execution of scheduled activities
- Carefully handle all assigned event materials to ensure nothing is damaged or lost, and all materials are returned and accounted for
- Assist with inventory oversight of event related items
- Ability to learn subject matter related to OWA and speak confidently in public settings
- Work with the Special Events team to fulfill administrative tasks, as assigned, in a timely manner
- Perform all other duties as assigned
- Must be 15 years of age or older
- Prior experience in customer service, guest relations, hospitality, special events, or related experience is a plus
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task while retaining focus and providing great customer service
- Must be a team player and able to collaborate with others
- Must have the ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed, and demonstrate initiative when required
- Be punctual at all times and demonstrate strong time management skills
- Ability to manage through conflict, complexity, and problem-solving issues to resolution
- Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs. or more and must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license
- Must be flexible and available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in sunny, hot, humid, cold, and rainy conditions
