Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Acosta•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Event Specialist completes in-store food and non-food demonstrations, learns and maintains knowledge of represented products, and professionally demonstrates, serves, and sells products to consumers. The role manages event equipment and supplies, helps lead the event team, and supports event execution and communication with store management when the Supervisor is absent. Work takes place in a retail store environment with limited travel, and the role is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, though the company may change the role based on business or client needs. The associate must complete assigned demo-program duties, follow food safety and workplace safety practices, maintain a clean and professional appearance, and submit required online information and expense reports. The job also involves preparing food samples with small appliances and utensils, documenting successful table setups with digital photos, and supporting client visits and audit corrections. A high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Food Safety Professional Certification and a local food handlers permit are identified as certificates or registrations relevant to the role, with the permit required if applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient ability to use and navigate a personal computer and personal mobile device with applications and internal systems.
Ability to stand, walk, handle and feel objects, reach with hands and arms including overhead, talk and hear, read instructions, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb including using a 6-foot ladder, and balance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart containing appliances, supplies, and product.
Ability to prepare foods from raw products, including meat and poultry, using cooking utensils and appliances.
Ability to work in contact with cleaning supplies.
Professional appearance and appropriate grooming, including compliance with applicable retailer dress-code requirements.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Food Safety Professional Certification and a local food handlers permit if required.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain event equipment and supplies, ensuring they are clean and secured in the agreed-upon backroom area.
When the Supervisor is absent, communicate with store management about upcoming events and the execution of past events.
When the Supervisor is absent, serve as the point person for all events conducted in the store.
Assist other Event Specialists with event kits, materials, and tools as needed.
Support the Supervisor by providing leadership and knowledge to the team.
Gain and maintain adequate knowledge of represented products.
Proactively intercept, engage, interact with, and sell products to consumers in a positive manner.
Assist with or perform all job responsibilities assigned to the demo program.
Communicate product features and benefits effectively.
Prepare and serve food samples, including raw meats, produce, and eggs, in accordance with food safety guidelines.
Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances and utensils, including microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, and knives.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.
Maintain a professional appearance consistent with job requirements.
Set up and prepare the Event Table for execution.
Complete all assigned work and other job-related tasks as directed by management.
Assist with preparation for client visits and complete audit corrections.
Build and maintain rapport with store personnel to meet company and client objectives.
Complete expense reports in accordance with company policy.
Prepare and submit all online requirements on the same day as event execution.
Take digital photos of Perfect Table Setup to document client success stories.
Report employment-related injuries to the direct supervisor as soon as possible after an incident.