Event Setup Staff

 

Position Title: Event Setup Tech

Department: Events

Supervisor: Director of Events

 

Company Overview:

Nashville Zoo is dedicated to inspiring a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation, and leadership. With a diverse collection of animals and a commitment to wildlife preservation, we provide engaging experiences for visitors of all ages.

 

Position Description:

Event Operations staff members receive daily instructions, tasks and oversight from the Event Operations Coordinator. The staff are responsible for executing the set up/breakdown of both public, private and internal events and maintaining clean and accurate event inventories and venue spaces.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete assigned weekly event tasks including set up, breakdown of table, chairs, props, etc. to meet the needs of the calendar of events.
• Execute all tasks in a timely fashion and ensure work performed meets the needs of the client and the event.
• Perform daily venue and storage area checks with routine cleaning of spaces. Required to immediately notify supervisor of any existing safety or event related concerns.
• Maintain clean and organized inventory of equipment; moving to proper storage areas as needed.
• Work with other Zoo departments to maintain the needs of event areas including working with horticulture to perform weeding, mulching, fertilizing, seeding, pruning etc. of venues; working with grounds on trash removal and pressure washing of venues and materials, and working with Service Systems & Associates to meet the operational needs of catering team.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• The successful candidate must have:
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to perform assigned tasks in an organized and efficient manner
• Ability to operate small and medium equipment and tools required for the execution of assigned tasks efficiently and safely
• Ability to perform basic landscape, lawn and general venue maintenance
• Ability to responsibly use and maintain assigned tools and equipment
• Ability to interact professionally with both staff and visitors.

Uniform Requirements:

Zoo uniformed issued with additional Zoo logoed shirts provided for public and private event days as needed.

Education/ Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of general event or manual labor experience.

 

Physical Responsibilities:

• Ability to work outdoors year-round, including in inclement weather.
• Ability to stand and walk for an extended period.
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, twist, reach and extend themselves, etc., as required for assigned tasks.
• Must be able to work on ladders, scaffolding and lifts.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.

 

 

Work Schedule:

• Must be available to work any of seven days of the week.
• Must be available to work special needs or events that may occur outside of regular work schedule, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, as required.

 

Pre-employment/Post Offer requirements:

• Offered Candidates for this position must submit to a criminal background check and drug test.
• Offered Candidates for this position must submit to an annual Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check.
• Offered Candidates for this position are subject to pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis Screenings.

 

Nashville Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.