Events Assistant - Chandler Center for the Arts

City of Chandler • Chandler, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as an Events Assistant. This part-time, regular, benefited position is scheduled to work 19 hours a week with the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and occasional holidays. The role provides hands-on operational support during performances and events. The new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. This role provides administrative and operational support for food and beverage, concessions and artist hospitality programs at the Chandler Center for the Arts. This role assists the Events Senior with weekly administrative functions, event preparation, inventory and purchasing processes, recordkeeping and artist hospitality. Provides hands-on support for assigned performances and events.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in administrative support, hospitality, food and beverage, event operations, customer service or a related field
• Must obtain general food safety and alcohol service related certifications within 2 months of hire or promotion
• A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and occasional holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on operational support during performances and events.
• Provide administrative and operational support for food and beverage, concessions and artist hospitality programs.
• Assist the Events Senior with weekly administrative functions.
• Assist with event preparation.
• Assist with inventory and purchasing processes.
• Assist with recordkeeping.
• Assist with artist hospitality.

Benefits

• Vacation hours are pro-rated based on number of hours worked
• Sick leave hours are pro-rated based on number of hours worked eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2025, subject to approval by the City Manager
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED