Event Assistant Jobs

Job Title: Events Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Hours: Part-time; various. Includes weekends and holidays on an as needed basis as Zoo special events occur.

Summary:

Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is seeking an Events Assistant to assist in the production and execution of marketing special events. This is an on-call, as needed position as Zoo special events occur. This position often requires working weekends, late evenings and some holidays. Typical shifts are 4 to 10 hours per day of event. This position plays an important role in creating a visually appealing image of Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium to the community and surrounding areas. This position reports directly to the Assistant Marketing and Event Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties (include but not limited to):

• Setting up and tearing down tents, food tables, registration areas and signage.
• In all aspects, an Event Assistant will act as a liaison and a front-line representative of Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.
• Working registration desk.
• Answer guest and/or vendor questions.
• Be present at event to make sure all is running smoothly; troubleshoot as necessary.
• Assist outside vendors with location and logistic needs.
• Escorting guests and vendors on a golf cart or other Zoo vehicle.
• Tending to bars by assisting bartenders with more inventory.
• Moving tables and chairs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Knowledge of special event management and/or operations is helpful, but not required.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work well as a team.
• Customer service oriented.

Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state drivers license.

Working Conditions Physical Effort:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Have the ability to move between multiple venues and work areas of the Zoo.
• Work in various weather conditions, as well as both indoor event room and outdoor exotic animal/zoo environments.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and/or sit up to 8 hours.
• Stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.