Events and Catering Assistant - Full-time / Part-time

divh3Job Description/h3divDepartment: Business Services, Events Catering, Central Park ZoobrTitle: Event AssistantbrEmployment Type: SeasonalbrStatus: Non-ExemptbrGrade Level: HourlybrPay Range: $20.00-$25.00 per hourbrReports To: Sales and Venue Operations Manager, Events CateringbrbrPosition Description: Ideal candidate must be highly driven, maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment. The Event Assistant is responsible for assisting the Sales and Venue Operations Manager with but, not limited to, vendor load in/out, managing vendors on-site, receiving deliveries, and upholding rules of the park. The Event Assistants top priority will be to ensure a successful event that upholds WCS standards while adhering to WCS policies and procedures. brbrSchedule: The work schedule for this temporary position based out of the Central Park Zoo from April – November. Position requires flexible availability to work non-standard hours including morning, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Hours are based on events schedule. brbrPosition Responsibilities and Specifications:brspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="line-height:107%"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"• /span/span/spanEnsure high level of service while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor with clients and vendors. brspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="line-height:107%"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"• /span/span/spanCommunicate effectively across departments.brspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="line-height:107%"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"• /span/span/spanOversee vendor delivery, load in, set up, while enforcing park rules for guest experience and safety.brspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="line-height:107%"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"• /span/span/spanOversee vendor load out, enforcing established breakdown procedures.brspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="line-height:107%"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"• /span/span/spanAssist and give direction to supplemental staff.brspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="line-height:107%"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"• /span/span/spanMonitor vendors during course of day to enforce and maintain fire safety.brspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="line-height:107%"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"• /span/span/spanAssist receiving, stocking and keeping inventory of on-site product.brspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="line-height:107%"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"• /span/span/spanConducting site visits on behalf of Sales and Venue Operations Manager.brspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="line-height:107%"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"• /span/span/spanAssist with Fire Marshall and Department of Buildings inspection.brspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="line-height:107%"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"• /span/span/spanFollow all WCS safety and security policies and procedures. brspan style="font-size:12pt"span style="line-height:107%"span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"• /span/span/spanPerform other related duties assigned by Venue Operations Sales Managerbr /divh3Qualification Requirements/h3divspan style="font-size: 12pt"span style="line-height: 107%"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"Qualifications/span/span/spanbrspan style="font-size: 12pt"span style="line-height: 107%"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"•    High School graduate or equivalent (GED) required./span/span/spanbrspan style="font-size: 12pt"span style="line-height: 107%"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"•    Prior event or production experience preferred./span/span/spanbrspan style="font-size: 12pt"span style="line-height: 107%"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"•    Must have strong verbal communication skills./span/span/spanbrspan style="font-size: 12pt"span style="line-height: 107%"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"•    Must have full availability including day shift, mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays./span/span/spanbrspan style="font-size: 12pt"span style="line-height: 107%"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"•    Must be able to work effectively under pressure and follow instructions./span/span/spanbrspan style="font-size: 12pt"span style="line-height: 107%"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"•    Must be able to work independently and/or with other team members with limited supervision./span/span/spanbrspan style="font-size: 12pt"span style="line-height: 107%"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"•    Must be able to lift 50-pounds./span/span/spanbrspan style="font-size: 12pt"span style="line-height: 107%"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"•    Must be at least 21 years of age./span/span/spanbrspan style="font-size: 12pt"span style="line-height: 107%"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"•    Valid driver's license required; New York residents must possess a valid New York license; valid out-of-state license required for out-of-state residents./span/span/spanbrspan style="font-size: 12pt"span style="line-height: 107%"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"*May be required to work at other WCS facilities as necessary, including Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and New York Aquarium.                                            /span/span/spanbrspan style="font-size: 12pt"span style="line-height: 107%"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled/span/span/spanbrspan style="font-size: 12pt"span style="line-height: 107%"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"#LI-DNI/span/span/spanbr /divh3Opportunity Type/h3divTemporary/Seasonal /divh3Salary Range/h3div$20.00-$25.00/hr/div/div