Event Specialist, On-Call

SFMOMA•San Francisco, CA

1d•$31 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. SFMOMA is a place for the infinitely curious to explore, support, and experience the art of our time. We believe that modern and contemporary art can influence the way we think, view the world, and embrace the many voices and perspectives around us. We aspire to foster an environment that elicits joy, nurtures a sense of belonging and purpose—where difference is seen as a strength, and every one is appreciated for their whole self. The On-Call Event Specialist provides supervision and day-of support for a variety of events being held within the Museum. Responsible for monitoring, delivering logistical support, and ensuring all museum policies are adhered to by event planners, guests, and third-party vendors. Able to work flexible hours from start to finish of an event. The position reports to the Event Operations Manager and acts as a liaison between the events team, museum departments, vendors and groups renting the facility.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of event management experience or on-site venue experience.
Interest in professional events planning and/or hospitality.
Must be able to work flexible hours, which includes nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Cultural institution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide logistical support for SFMOMA Events and programs, including internal events, special events and rental events.
Supervise load-in, installation, and load-out of vendors and equipment. This includes the event space, loading docks, staging area, greenroom, and catering prep areas.
Clear and direct communication between fellow museum staff, guests, and vendors. Referring clients and guests to events operations manager.
Setting up, clearing, and restoring SFMOMA event spaces, including moving carts, dollies, signage, and stanchions.
Oversee safety of guests, vendors, staff, and the museum, providing excellent customer service skills.
Assist with the opening and closing of the museum for each event, which includes directing caterers and vendors.
Assist with coat check, wayfinding, operating the freight elevators, and supporting the Event Manager during the event as directed.
Represents museum to guests, clients, vendors, event planners, providing professional service to all events.
Proactive in assisting Event Manager in all duties, ensuring a positive experience working with all guests and staff of the museum.
Other event related duties as assigned.