Event Specialist, On-Call

SFMOMA•San Francisco, CA

1d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The On-Call Event Specialist provides supervision and day-of logistical support for a variety of events at SFMOMA. The role monitors event activity and ensures that event planners, guests, and third-party vendors follow museum policies. The specialist works flexible hours from the start to the finish of events and serves as a liaison among the events team, museum departments, vendors, and facility-rental groups. The position reports to the Event Operations Manager. This is a fully onsite, on-call union position at SFMOMA’s San Francisco location. The posted hourly range is $31.60–$37.93, with a starting rate of $31.60 per hour. The position is subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

At least one year of event management experience or onsite venue experience.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Interest in professional event planning and/or hospitality.
Cultural institution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide logistical support for SFMOMA events and programs, including internal, special, and rental events.
Supervise vendor and equipment load-in, installation, and load-out in event spaces, loading docks, staging areas, greenrooms, and catering preparation areas.
Communicate clearly with museum staff, guests, and vendors, and refer clients and guests to the Event Operations Manager.
Set up, clear, and restore event spaces, including moving carts, dollies, signage, and stanchions.
Oversee the safety of guests, vendors, staff, and the museum while providing excellent customer service.
Assist with opening and closing the museum for events, including directing caterers and vendors.
Assist with coat check, wayfinding, freight elevator operation, and event support as directed by the Event Manager.
Represent the museum professionally to guests, clients, vendors, and event planners.
Proactively assist the Event Manager with duties to ensure a positive experience for guests and museum staff.
Perform other event-related duties as assigned.