Seasonal Events and Catering Associate

Department: Business Services, Events & Catering, Central Park Zoo
Title: Event Assistant
Employment Type: Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $20/hour - $25/hour
Reports To: Sales and Venue Operations Manager, Events & Catering

Position Description: Ideal candidate must be highly driven, maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment. The Event Assistant is responsible for assisting the Sales and Venue Operations Manager with but, not limited to, vendor load in/out, managing vendors on-site, receiving deliveries, and upholding rules of the park. The Event Assistants top priority will be to ensure a successful event that upholds WCS standards while adhering to WCS policies and procedures. 

Schedule: The work schedule for this temporary position based out of the Central Park Zoo from approximately May – November. Position requires flexible availability to work non-standard hours including morning, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Hours are based on events schedule. 

Position Responsibilities and Specifications:
•    Ensure high level of service while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor with clients and vendors. 
•    Communicate effectively across departments.
•    Oversee vendor delivery, load in, set up, while enforcing park rules for guest experience and safety.
•    Oversee vendor load out, enforcing established breakdown procedures.
•    Assist and give direction to supplemental staff.
•    Monitor vendors during course of day to enforce and maintain fire safety.
•    Assist receiving, stocking and keeping inventory of on-site product.
•    Conducting site visits on behalf of Sales and Venue Operations Manager.
•    Assist with Fire Marshall and Department of Buildings inspection.
•    Follow all WCS safety and security policies and procedures. 
•    Perform other related duties assigned by Sales Manager.