Event Staff

EVENT STAFF POSITION

Last Updated: October 2025

About Us

Open Space for Arts & Community is a dynamic 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing creativity and community together to inspire, connect, and transform. We embody the spirit of YES—enthusiastically encouraging innovation and artistic expression. Beyond a physical location, Open Space serves as a vibrant, energetic hub that welcomes both artists and the community. Our diverse programs, events, and classes are led by a passionate team committed to providing extraordinary experiences. Please Note: Vashon Island is an island and requires a ferry to get to. Only apply for this position if you understand/accept that, and are prepared to take the ferry to commute. Open Space does not provide a ferry pass or ferry ticket reimbursement for off-island employees.

Our Mission

Open Space for Arts & Community is where Vashon gathers to celebrate the unbreakable bond between arts and community. We present and co-create extraordinary arts and community-building experiences that enrich and inspire.

Position Overview

The Event Staff perform a vital role as the public face of the organization. They are responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience for anyone entering the building. Open Space for Arts & Community is seeking enthusiastic candidates with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills for the position of Event Staff. Event Staff work under the supervision of the Event Manager to set up and break down events, perform box office services, and sell concessions and drinks, among other duties as assigned. Event Staff must be available to work evenings and weekends as most events occur at those times.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring excellent levels of guest service.
• Setting up venues for events and adhering to floorplans.
• Performing repetitive laborious tasks, such as placing 200 folding chairs, placing and setting up various sizes of tables, etc.).
• Representing the organization during private event rentals as the day-of point of contact between client and venue.
• Operating cash registers and Square point-of-sale systems.
• Ensuring the lobby and guest area are clean and organized.
• Assuming the role of ticket taker and ticket seller at the box office and welcoming guests.
• Providing concession services, including serving food and drinks.
• Adhering to all Open Space event safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Diligence and attention to detail.
• Physical stamina and high energy levels.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends is a must.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform under stress.
• Excellent multitasking ability.
• Conflict management skills, including de-escalation.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to be on feet for extended periods of time.
• Ability to regularly operate professionally and efficiently during late night hours (ex: 9:00 pm-Midnight)
• Must be a legal resident of Washington State.
• If over 21, must already have or be eligible to obtain a Class 12 MAST permit.

Hours and Compensation:

This is a part-time, irregularly-scheduled, hourly, non-exempt position. Hourly rate will be commensurate with experience. Working times will regularly include irregular hours such as evenings into late night and weekends. $19-$22/hour DOE. Open Space is a non-tipping establishment.

Open Space for Arts & Community is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, maternity, marriage, civil partnership, citizenship, disability, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable law.