GSMR Special Event Associate

American Heritage Companies • Bryson City, NC

23h • $11 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Events Associate is an on-call role designed for employees who assist with the planning, preparation, execution, and breakdown of all special events hosted by the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This position plays a key operational role in ensuring events are organized, efficient, and executed to a high standard both onboard the train and on the ground.

Requirements

• Strong reliability and dependability; ability to work independently when needed.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-energy environments.
• Ability to work both onboard moving trains and in outdoor conditions.
• Willingness to take directions from multiple supervisors and work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory, organization, and maintenance of special events supplies, costumes, props, and equipment.
• Support event setup and tear-down, including staging, loading/unloading materials, and preparing train cars and ground locations.
• Running onboard event experiences and ground operations during special events.
• Support as needed throughout event execution.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in real time during events.
• Assist with post-event breakdown, cleaning, and restocking of materials.
• Support training days, rehearsals, and pre-event preparation when required.
• Other duties as requested by GSMR and AHR.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed