Event Setup Associate, PRN

John Knox Village•Lee's Summit, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Event Setup Associate provides physical setup and teardown services in Village Activity Areas and the Pavilion, transports equipment between activity areas, and assists with other staff functions. The role supports the Village’s mission, values, and service and hospitality (PRIDE) expectations, and completes training hours as required by policy. Training will be provided for operating audio, visual, and lighting equipment.

Requirements

Education, training, and/or experience typically acquired through study leading to a high school diploma or GED.
Must have or be able to obtain a Missouri Class E driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
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.
Basic arithmetic ability, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying and dividing with tens and hundreds.
Ability to use common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Beginning-level keyboard skills and experience with Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to relate positively to customers, work in a team environment, and take direction.
Must be punctual.
Must be available to work some late nights and weekends.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing or walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing or balancing, and lifting and carrying equipment.
Must not exceed 250 pounds in body weight to operate the hydraulic lift.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with sound and lighting equipment is preferred.

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 and return equipment to storage afterward.
Operate audio, visual, and lighting equipment and perform minor equipment 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, carrying out trash, vacuuming, mopping floors, and washing tables and chairs.
Remove snow and ice outside the Pavilion.
Operate an aerial lift for Pavilion house and stage lighting maintenance, decorating, and related tasks, and attend mandatory Village aerial lift training as offered.
Follow all safety regulations and requirements.
Work cooperatively with colleagues and customers, handle workplace stress, and maintain acceptable workplace conduct.
Assist other departments in a declared emergency when called upon.