Event Staff

Woodbury Corporation•Orem, UT

3d•$13 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The University Place Event Team, comprising the Marketing Director, Event Planner, and Event Staff, is responsible for organizing approximately 150 public events annually. These events include weekly story times, outdoor movie nights, cultural festivals, and holiday celebrations, with many taking place outdoors in the Orchard. University Place is currently seeking resumes for a Part-Time Event Staff position. Under the guidance of the Event Planner, this role involves assisting with the logistics and execution of events, including setup, coordination, managing activities, and cleanup. The position also entails assisting with event preparations, vendor research, updating online content, and providing customer service to attendees. A significant portion of the work involves physical labor and takes place in an outdoor environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of conflict resolution and general customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced organization
Strong interpersonal, verbal (including phone work) and written communication skills
Basic computer processing skills (Excel, Word, etc.)
Must be able to lift heavy objects, such as tables and stage sections repeatedly
Must be able to work in an outdoor environment in variety of weather conditions
Must be able to work Monday-Saturday days and nights

Nice To Haves

Prior work in special events preferred
College coursework or comparable work experience preferred
Basic knowledge of audio equipment preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting with carrying out and coordination of events
Event set up and logistics
Managing booths/activities
Event clean up
Assisting with event errands in preparation of the events
Assisting with set up and take down of event equipment including tables and staging
Assisting with setup, operation, takedown of audio equipment
Assisting with vendor research including back and forth communication to obtain pricing details, deadlines
Assisting with ensuring the events content on the website and social media sites are up to date
Assisting in communications and customer service with event attendees including giving directions, answering questions, and crowd control
Physical labor including setting up and taking down stages, seasonal displays and event equipment
Other assignments as given