Event Associate

Friends of Rosamond • Syracuse, NY

4d • $0 - $16

About The Position

The Event Assistant provides support to the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Development Team. This energetic and organized individual assists with set-up, tear-down, event logistics, and guest services to ensure smooth operations leading up to and on event days.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and with a team to achieve established goals.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Ability to ring in orders and settle checks using a point-of-sale system.
• Ability to count money and make correct change.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule that includes evening hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional and respectful customer service to donors, staff, vendors, volunteers, and zoo guests.
• Support the Development Team in planning and executing fundraising and gate driver events at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
• Answer questions from guests, vendors, and volunteers while representing the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo during events.
• Support event volunteers with setup and tear-down, including setting up and removing tables and chairs, signage, games, and decorations.
• Assist with day-to-day event needs, including volunteer and vendor liaison, tabling opportunities, exhibit monitoring, crowd control, setup, and cleanup.
• Scan and sell tickets to event guests to ensure admission is limited to ticket holders.
• Promote the zoo and its mission.
• Adhere to Zoo policies and protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed