SPECIAL EVENTS STAFF

San Diego Natural Histo • San Diego, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Special Events Staff. This role involves assisting with vendor check-in and check-out, setting up and breaking down Museum equipment, providing a welcoming environment, and maintaining a positive presence. The position requires coordinating on-site event activities and working collaboratively with vendors, clients, and guests, with a "can-do" attitude and a passion for the museum's mission. Hours are determined on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

• Must possess exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to handle diverse guests, vendors, and customer service scenarios with ease.
• Must have a reliable form of communication (phone, email).
• Experience thriving in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to climb stairs, stand, sit, or walk for several hours at a time or an entire work shift.
• Availability for flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A background check will be required if hired.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders to understand the purpose, timeline, and layout of each event.
• Collaborate with on-site Special Event Leads, Managers, or Director.
• Assist with setup and teardown of events, following instructions from Special Event Leads or Managers.
• Maintain a welcoming museum presence during guest and vendor visits.
• Provide valuable and constructive post-event feedback.
• Coordinate with all vendors to ensure timely setup of contracted services.
• Ensure Museum compliance with Fire, City, Police, Park, Facility, and Alcohol regulations within California law.
• Be prepared to execute evacuation procedures if necessary.
• Work with Facility and porter staff to restore exhibit areas to their original condition after events.
• Collaborate with Food and Beverage staff to return items to their designated storage areas.
• Control access to loading areas and operate Facility elevators/ lifts as needed.
• Enforce check-in procedures for vendors during load-in and load-out.
• Prevent unauthorized access to Facility during vendor load-in and load-out.
• Ensures vendor compliance with facility guidelines.

Benefits

• Free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums
• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed