On-Call Special Events Associate

San Francisco, CA

Part Time

Museum Rentals and Concessions

Entry Level

SUMMARY

The Exploratorium’s Museum Rentals Department generates earned income and attendance for the museum through the promotion, sales and management of the facility for special events. The Special Events Associate is on the frontline of the Museum Rentals staff, greeting and monitoring access to the museum, and must be friendly and approachable at all times as well as knowledgeable about the museum and the event taking place during their shift. They are also responsible for exhibit moves and monitoring the safety of guests and the museum. They work very closely in collaboration with Event Explainers and the rest of the event team. This position reports to the Museum Rentals Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Monitor access to the museum or back of house facilities at specifically assigned locations
Monitor vendor load in for safety and proper procedures
Greet and assist all museum visitors; answer general questions about the museum
Record and mark placement of exhibits and furniture before event moves begin
Use proper equipment and safe procedures to relocate exhibits and museum furniture in designated gallery areas and other individual exhibits as requested
Place stanchions and other museum furniture and equipment throughout the museum as requested
Facilitate internal communication, as needed, with Operations, Custodians, “It” Person, First Aid, etc.
Assist with enforcement of venue regulations and policies (designated smoking locations, food & beverage to remain in facility, etc.)
Support other Special Events Associates by filling in as needed and through good, regular communication
Represents the Exploratorium in a professional manner at all times including adherence to department standards
Perform light security and crowd control
Communicate with all event staff via radio
Be prepared to initiate Emergency Response Procedures
Other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Six months special events or customer service experience required
Conversational English proficiency required; bilingual skills an asset (Spanish a plus)
Must be available to work shifts that include weekend, evening, late night, and holiday hours
Possess a friendly, positive, enthusiastic attitude
Ability to be professional and courteous in all interactions with event guests, event vendors, general public, and museum staff
Able to exercise good judgment while working independently and collaboratively; works well in a team environment
Able to work in a noisy and sometimes chaotic environment and be flexible under a variety of circumstances
Punctual, neat and accurate in work habits
Able to move from place to place which may include standing and/or walking for extended periods of time; lift and carry up to 75 pounds short distances

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position is open until filled

HOW TO APPLY

This is an on-call, non-exempt position that does not includes benefits. The starting rate for this role is $21.31. Please, no phone calls in regards to this job. To apply, please visit the Exploratorium job page.

The Exploratorium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Exploratorium

Piers 15/17, San Francisco, CA 94111

Website: https://www.exploratorium.edu/about/jobs. No phone calls, please

The Exploratorium is committed to an inclusive workforce.

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