Event Support Staff Part-Time

Position Description

Event Staff will provide assistance with and support during museum events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and provide support for events such as member events, public programs, and other events as directed by the Event Manager or Event Staff Lead.
• Arrange tables, chairs, place settings, floral arrangements and event equipment.
• Assist with cleanup and breakdown after the event, mindful of the special nature of the art museum environment
• Maintain inventories of event supplies which include food and beverage, tables, chairs, linens, silver, and serving ware.
• Assist with oversight of caterers and vendors on-site.
• Inform the Museum Event Manager or Event Staff Lead of any safety hazards or repairs necessary for event equipment.
• Assist with event-related cleaning requests.
• Submit hours worked on electronic timesheet for approval and payroll in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Skills and Requirements

• Food Handlers and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) certifications required (class provided).
• Must follow proper food-handling etiquette and direction regarding preparation, handling, storage and disposal of food.
• Must be able to stoop, lift, and carry objects not exceeding 25 pounds.
• Job requires long periods of walking and standing.
• Must be able to read and understand museum safety instructions and signage.
• Must follow all museum regulations and instructions.
• Good personal grooming and professional etiquette required at all times.

Key Characteristics/Traits

• Must be responsible, reliable and available to work the schedule necessary to support museum events scheduled early mornings, during the day, in the evenings and on weekends. The work schedule varies and may average five to twenty hours per week, with hours from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Excellent time management skills needed to perform duties according to deadlines and report to work timely when scheduled.
• Must take direction well, follow instructions, and work without supervision.

Qualifications/Education

• High school diploma required.
• Some college or trade school certification preferred.
• Prior VIP event experience preferred.

Other Job Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of post-offer background and drug screen.

The required uniform will be provided.