Event Staff & Set Up Crew
Provides set up and tear down of events at Event Facilities.
Event Staff support for all events types that The Sweetest Events provides services for:
weddings
baby showers
birthday parties
graduation parties
retirement parties
corporate events
funeral repasts
Event staff is responsible for working as a team, as well as solo, to ensure that events run smoothly. They assist in the overall logistical and operational aspects of the event, and job duties may change depending on areas of need.
Job Details:
Salary:
$10 - $12 per hour
Job Type:
Part-Time
On-Call
Contractual - hours vary by projects and orders
Majority of workdays are Weekends (Friday - Sunday)
Some occasional events on weekdays
Qualifications:
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Age 16 or older
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Reliable Transportation
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Driver's License Preferred, but not required
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Ability to work varying hours and weekends
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Event coordination and experience setting up event equipment a plus
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Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 20 lbs., bend, kneel, stoop and sweep
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Customer Service Experience (preferred)
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Willing to travel
Skills:
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A keen eye for aesthetics and details
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Must be organized, a quick thinker and punctual
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Excellent communication and organization skills
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Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
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Must be a team player and have great attention to detail
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Must take pride in their work and provide good hospitality
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Must be self-motivated and take initiative; increase ability to troubleshoot and problem solve independently
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Ability to follow directions
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and make an informed decision independently.
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Reliability and flexibility related to work schedule.
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Desire to learn and adapt to a quick and ever-changing environment.
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Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies
What you will be doing:
Working with clients, event designers, event staff team, and the delivery driver team.
Event Staff and Set Up Crew job duties will include but are not limited to the following event needs:
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Set-up and breakdown of the necessary equipment for each event. Operational functions may include assembly of: tables, chairs, table settings, tents, centerpieces, displays, balloons, pole kits, and metal bases.
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Organizing, packaging, loading, and unloading event décor
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Constructing eye-catching and artistic event displays and similar event related responsibilities.
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Duties may include working at an assigned station such as a photo booth, or serving food at food tables
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Transporting, maintaining and arranging supplies, equipment and materials in a careful manner
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Acting as an event usher; interacting with guests in a friendly and courteous manner
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Providing excellent customer service to our clients and their guests
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Dress and appearance are consistent with The Sweetest Events standards including wearing The Sweetest Events shirt, and any Special Event Staff badges or name tags.
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Traveling to outside service areas; different cities in Michigan (Frequent travel 30 - 90 miles outside of Lansing
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Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits:
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Flexible Schedule
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Professional Development Assistance
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Employee Discount
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Mileage Reimbursement
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
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Remote interview process
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Personal protective equipment provided or required
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Temperature screenings
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Social distancing guidelines in place
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Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
At The Sweetest Events our mission is to make all events utilizing any of our services The Sweetest Event yet! We truly believe life’s most memorable moments are The Sweetest. We want to bring our client's vision to life and make their occasion a Sweet Memory for them and their guests. The Sweetest Events strives to relieve any stress and free up our client's time to allow them to enjoy the process. Planning an event should be fun! We want our client's to show up to their event worry free and knowing that they can trust us to make their event a sweet success! When you decide to join our team please remember that customer satisfaction is our top priority and we want to always bring unique and fresh event ideas to our client's.
Every step in designing a great event matters. A great team with a passion for creating will set The Sweetest Events apart from the rest! We can't wait to meet you.
To Apply:
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Click the "Apply" button below
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Fill out the application form and submit your information
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Send a cover letter and resume to info@thesweetesteventllc.com
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Your application and resume will be reviewed for qualification
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We will contact you to schedule a remote interview if you meet the qualifications