Day-Of Event Host

25N Coworking•Waco, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Day-Of Events Host will provide on-the-spot support for 25N’s member and public-facing events. Our events are a crucial part of our connection to the larger community, so having someone onsite to make sure things run smoothly—and with just the right hospitable touches—isn’t just nice to have, it’s crucial! 25N Coworking is a fast-growing coworking community and meeting space. Our suburban workspaces are designed to spark collaboration and productivity, and we value creative thinking, serendipity, and community-building. We strive to nurture the business ecosystem that grows in our space, and our community’s magnetic energy is proof: we’re changing the way we work.

Requirements

A can-do attitude and desire to learn and grow.
Experience (or desire to grow) in the field of customer service, hospitality, or event management.
Proven team player and collaborator.
Excellent people skills and relationship-building ability.
Ability and willingness to manage, prioritize and perform a wide variety of tasks while ensuring attention to detail.
Willingness to be flexible, wear many hats, pitch in and perform any work task needed to get the job done.
Lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
Move furniture, equipment, etc. up to 100 lbs with assistance.
Ascend and descend ladders and stairs.
Work in cold or hot environments and potential wind/rain at outdoor events.
Regularly access low/high spaces that may be at irregular angles, such as under a desk or high shelves.
Operate computer and office equipment, including coffee maker, laptop, keyboards, mouse, copy machine, AV meeting room equipment and similar.
Be standing and walking for at least 1 hour at a time, 2-3x per day.
Work in loud, chaotic environments and/or in crowds during community events.
Maintain concentration and focus in a busy environment where people are coming and going.

Nice To Haves

You are a self-directed, energetic problem-solver who is eager to engage with a diverse community of entrepreneurs, corporations, remote employees, and freelancers.
You love making people feel at ease, and you aren’t scared to host a crowd!
You have a knack for navigating a changing environment with ease, and your adaptable nature makes you a phenomenal team-player.
You’ve been looking for a role that fits into the cracks of your already full life (or school…or other job), and would love to pick up an on-call gig that can supplement your income AND be fun.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the planning, preparation, and organization of events.
Managing kitchen and serving staff (when applicable).
Receiving and directing guests to their event space/seats.
Answering questions and addressing concerns of guests in a charming, polite manner.
Ensuring that the event space is clean prior to and after the event.
Double-checking that all health safety measures are observed and that staffs are well-versed in emergency protocols.
Creating a positive, relaxed atmosphere where guests can enjoy themselves.
Coordinating different teams and ensuring they all work together harmoniously.
Be the responsible first and last point of contact for your building.
Create authentic points of connection while checking members and guests out and in.