Seasonal Porter Supervisor

Wildlife Conservation Society • Bronx, NY

120d • $18 - $22

About The Position

The On-Call Porter Supervisor position is part of the Business Services - Events & Catering department. This seasonal, non-exempt role involves assisting with the setup, breakdown, service, cleaning, and preparation of events to ensure that WCS standards are met. The supervisor will provide leadership to porters and must have unrestricted availability, accommodating irregular scheduling. The work schedule for this temporary position operates from March to January, requiring flexible availability to work non-standard hours including mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends. The schedule may start as early as 6:00 a.m. and work as late as 4:00 a.m., with the possibility of working 10-hour days or longer.

Requirements

• Must have unrestricted availability and willingness to accommodate irregular scheduling.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and coordinate multiple projects.
• Experience in supervising staff and leading teams.
• Knowledge of event setup and breakdown procedures.
• Ability to operate light weight grounds keeping equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the catering events and culinary team in the set-up and execution of all events according to the customizations specified on the Banquet Event Order.
• Instruct, lead, supervise and assist the porter staff in all daily duties.
• Gather, transport, set up, break down, and store event equipment.
• Fill pull sheet orders to gather equipment needed for specific events, ensuring they are all complete.
• Load supplies safely into appropriate vehicles and transport to the location of the events.
• Set up equipment needed for the success of the event including tables, chairs, dancefloor, linens, food service equipment, china, glassware, etc.
• Assist in bussing and running food, helping clear and replenish food items during events.
• Oversee the set up, execution, break down, and clean up of the sanit area during larger events.
• Supervise and assist porters in dish room operations and trash removal duties.
• Inspect and supervise the general cleaning and sanitation of event space, kitchen, sanit, dish room, restrooms, storage areas, carts, etc.
• Wash, sanitize and properly store all tableware, catering equipment and silverware.
• Operate lightweight grounds keeping equipment including leaf blower and pressure washer.
• Deep clean equipment, walls, floors, vents, ceilings, vehicles, etc. as assigned.
• Assist in inventorying, cleaning, and organizing all equipment.
• Ensure the retrieval and proper storage and organization of tables, chairs, rental equipment and other materials on a daily basis.
• Break down all equipment at the conclusion of events and ensure all items are put away and the event space is cleaned.
• Receive incoming deliveries, ensure they are properly stored away, and assist with vendor load in.
• Ensure the maintenance of all work and storage areas so they are in compliance with safety requirements and sanitation standards.
• Inspect all function areas at the conclusion of the event to ensure cleanliness and completion of tasks.
• Communicate the status of the facilities, equipment and work performance of the set-up staff on a regular basis.
• Follow safe storage, service, and sanitation practices.
• Drive safely to and from designated areas within events using company motor vehicle.
• Perform other related duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees