Event Attendant

City of Ypsilanti•Ypsilanti, MI

About The Position

The Event Attendant is a part-time, casual position in the Department of Public Works. The role supports events at City-owned parks and the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, including weddings, festivals, and other private and public functions. The attendant opens, monitors, and secures facilities before, during, and after events; enforces facility-use policies; monitors and restocks supplies; and helps ensure venue safety and functionality. The attendant may occasionally provide tours of the Freighthouse. The schedule is flexible, with an expected 5–20 hours per week, primarily on weekends. Weekly hours may vary with seasonal demand and departmental operational needs. The role requires working in indoor and outdoor environments, on potentially uneven walking surfaces and in varying weather. Indoor spaces are heated in winter but not air-conditioned in summer. Noise is typically moderate indoors and may increase during events.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Be able to operate City vehicles between multiple park locations and City facilities.
Be detail-oriented and attentive.
Hold First Aid and CPR certification, or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Have a strong customer-service focus.
Be able to communicate accurately and clearly with a wide variety of people.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of hospitality, catering, and/or event management.
ServSafe Certification.
Knowledge of kitchen appliances and other equipment used to safely store and prepare food.

Responsibilities

Welcome and engage with the onsite point of contact during events.
Provide professional, courteous customer service to coordinators, renters, vendors, guests, and the public.
Complete pre- and post-event checklists to confirm facility readiness and accurate inventory levels.
Count tables and chairs before and after events.
Coordinate event layouts, including lighting, loading and unloading, and keeping fire exits accessible.
Open, monitor, and secure facilities before, during, and after events.
Respond to facility-related inquiries during events.
Monitor and restock restroom supplies throughout events.
Enforce policies governing facility use.
Ensure renters, vendors, and the public follow safety rules, policies, regulations, and procedures.
Monitor airflow during summer months to optimize visitor comfort.
Occasionally provide tours of the Freighthouse.
Perform other duties as assigned.