Lead Event Specialist Part Time

Acosta•Arvada, CO

73d

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, engages consumers, and sells products. The role is responsible for event execution equipment and maintaining a professional appearance. It supports the Supervisor and other Event Specialists and serves as the point of contact for store events when the Supervisor is absent. The position is not expected to exceed 25 hours per week, though the company may change the role based on business or client needs. Work takes place in a retail store environment with limited travel. The role requires following food safety practices, preparing and serving samples, using demonstration equipment and cleaning supplies, and completing event-related documentation and reporting. A high school diploma or GED, relevant experience or training, or an equivalent combination is required. Food Safety Professional Certification and a local food handlers permit are 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.
Food Safety Professional Certification and a local food handlers permit, if required.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to prepare and serve food samples while complying with food safety guidelines.
Ability to maintain a clean and safe workstation using cleaning supplies.
Ability to stand, walk, handle and feel objects, reach (including overhead), talk, hear, read instructions, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb (including a 6-foot ladder), and balance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push and pull a fully laden wheeled demonstration cart.
Ability to prepare foods from raw products using cooking utensils and appliances.
Ability to be in contact with cleaning supplies.
Professional appearance and proper grooming in accordance with retailer dress code requirements.
English language skills; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain event equipment and supplies, ensuring they are clean and secured in the agreed 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, act as the point person for 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 adequate knowledge of represented products.
Proactively intercept, engage, interact with, and sell products to consumers in a positive manner.
Perform job responsibilities assigned to the demonstration program.
Effectively communicate product features and benefits.
Prepare and serve food samples, including raw meats, produce, and eggs, in compliance with food safety guidelines.
Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances and utensils.
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 assigned work.
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 according to Company Policy.
Prepare and submit 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.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related tasks as directed by management.