Event Assistant

Job Summary:
The Event Staff Assistant/Intern of the West Virginia Botanic Garden, Inc. (WVBG) serves as an assistant for the Event Sales Manager who will assign roles such as: preparing venues for events, greeting guests, and other duties required by the venue. They are responsible for working closely with the Event Sales Manager to ensure the venues are set up, managed, and cleaned up properly for the rental events. Our ideal candidate is somebody who enjoys working with others and has strong interpersonal skills.

This position is an at-will employment and is subject to meeting performance expectations of the Executive Director and to the availability of funding for the position. In addition to the terms enumerated below, the Event Staff Assistant acts in accordance with the Bylaws of the WVBG as they are enforced at the time they are hired and as they may be amended during their employment.

The Event Sales Manager will meet with the Event Staff Assistant to review their performance monthly. The Event Staff Assistant reports directly to the Event Sales Manager and is expected to communicate work plans with their supervisor. Hours are generally on evenings and weekends and do offer some flexibility.

Responsibilities:

• Welcoming guests to the venue
• Inspecting equipment and venue for potential damage
• Upholding any safety precautions
• Being assigned various tasks by the Event Sales Manager
• Facilitating the proper organization and cleanliness of venues
• Providing relevant information to event attendees
• Preparing the venue for and wrapping up events
• Parking Assistance for larger events
• Driving golf cart for guest assistance and wedding couples for photo opportunities

Requirements:

• Self-motivated, organized, confident person who is eager to assist in the management of the venue
• Able to lift chairs, assist with tables, and misc. equipment in excess of 50lbs.
• Organized and attention to detail
• Friendly interaction with visitors/potential clients
• Able to walk to various parts of the garden to put out proper signage
• Performing well under pressure
• Ability to efficiently multitask
• This person will often be the first face a guest will see so being polite, assertive,and friendly are a must
• Must dress professionally (business casual)

Optimal Experience:

• Experience with assisting at events
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Confidence in parking assistance/ability to safely drive a golf cart

The Terrace at Tibbs Run located at the West Virginia Botanic Garden is one of the premier event venues in greater Morgantown region. Because this is a special place to work, the WVBG attracts high quality candidates who want to work in a beautiful setting for this rapidly growing nonprofit. If you are passionate about events and have a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience, availability, and why you'd like to work here.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Morgantown, WV 26508 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Morgantown, WV 26508: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10