Event Setup Associate, PT

JKV Careers•Lee's Summit, MO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Event Setup Associate provides physical setup and teardown services in the Pavilion and Village activity areas, transports equipment as needed, and assists with other staff functions. The position supports the Village’s mission, values, and service and hospitality expectations, and completes required training hours. Training for the role will be provided. The position is part-time, 20–25 hours per week, and requires availability for some late nights and weekends. Work is primarily indoors in a climate-controlled environment, with occasional outdoor work in extreme heat or cold for facility maintenance or events. The role may involve travel around the Village campus in a company vehicle, exposure to cleaning chemicals and paint, and frequent exposure to loud noise. Associates may be called upon to assist other departments during a declared emergency. The role requires a combination of education, training, and/or experience typically acquired through a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED. The associate must have or be able to obtain a Missouri Class E driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Previous sound and lighting equipment experience is preferred. A post-offer background check and health screening are required. The workplace is nicotine-free and drug-free.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or a combination of education, training, and/or experience typically acquired through a course of study leading to one.
Must have or be able to obtain a Missouri Class E driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Beginning-level keyboard skills and experience with Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write simple sentences, paragraphs, and correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to relate positively to customers, work in a team, and take direction.
Ability to handle stress, get along with coworkers and customers, and maintain acceptable workplace conduct.
Must be punctual and available to work some late nights and weekends.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including prolonged standing or walking, frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing or balancing, and handling equipment and objects of specified weights.
Associate’s body weight must not exceed 250 pounds.
Post-offer background check and health screening required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with sound and lighting equipment.

Responsibilities

Set up the Pavilion and Village-wide activities and meetings as scheduled.
Move, carry, and position tables, chairs, PA equipment, microphones, and pianos for meetings, information programs, classes, and entertainment programs.
Tear down event setups and return equipment to storage after programs.
Operate audio, visual, and lighting equipment and perform minor repairs, such as replacing bulbs and repairing cords.
Ensure safe working conditions and maintain equipment in good working order.
Deliver papers, post notices on activity bulletin boards, and transport equipment as requested.
Perform other tasks assigned by the staff supervisor in charge of an event.
Perform general custodial maintenance, including washing windows, removing trash, vacuuming, mopping floors, and washing tables and chairs.
Remove snow and ice outside the Pavilion.
Operate an aerial lift for maintaining Pavilion house and stage lighting and for decorating; attend mandatory Village aerial lift training as offered.
Adhere to all safety regulations and requirements.
Complete training hours required by policy.
Assist other departments during a declared emergency, if called upon.