Events Assistant

National Audubon Society • Audubon, PA

35d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety. Position Summary: The part-time, Events Assistants provide support services at The John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove in Audubon, PA for weddings and other celebratory events taking place onsite. Shifts include weekday and weekend evenings. Work schedules and total hours worked will vary based on the candidate’s availability and flexibility. Up to 24 hours per week. This position is classified as onsite at The John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, Audubon, PA. Dates: April 22, 2026 to October 22, 2026 Compensation: $19.00 / hour

Requirements

• Experience working at a museum, historic site, or other sensitive properties a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to relate to and communicate with staff, volunteers, vendors, and the community.
• Driver’s license with reliable transport required in order to operate Audubon issued vehicle.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience working in a customer-facing role a plus; ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Self-starter with the ability to organize/prioritize workload and complete assignments on time.
• Professional work ethic; prompt, trustworthy, and reliable.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate equipment commonly used for janitorial and maintenance tasks, such as ladders, vacuums, and floor cleaners. Training will be provided.
• Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively use common cleaning solvents and supplies.
• Must be able to engage in physical activity, such as lifting, bending, maneuvering on stairs and ladders, and traversing unpaved trails with steep hills, as well as have the willingness to work outdoors on a regular basis in all types of weather conditions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to maneuver with up to 50 lbs., with or without accommodation including some moderately heavy objects, such as furniture, file cabinets, equipment, boxes, etc.
• Willingness to work in a variety of climates and temperatures along with the ability to shift focus with the conditions as the seasons change during our event season.
• Has the flexibility to adapt to changing needs from clients and other staff members to find amicable solutions for all parties.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working at a museum, historic site, or other sensitive properties a plus.
• Previous experience working in a customer-facing role a plus; ability to remain composed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.
• Prepare the site for rental events following a detailed checklist. Duties will include venue set-up, including tables/chairs and equipment; stocking supplies; cleaning bathrooms, floors, and windows; and receiving inventory.
• Open and close event venues according to scheduled times.
• Ability to operate equipment safely, including but not limited to golf cart and industrial floor cleaner.
• Serve as a liaison with on-site catering staff, vendors, and rental clients throughout the event period; respond to questions and monitor activities to ensure rules and regulations are followed by all guests.
• Direct and manage car traffic during peak arrival times; use golf cart to shuttle guests and move equipment as needed.
• Inspect site before, during and after events; document damage and incidents involving guests with assistance from the manager-on-call.
• Participate in scheduled event staff meetings and trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed