Mount Pisgah Arboretum is seeking two seasonal Evening Event Supervisors to work an average of 21 hours per week Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 4:30pm-11:30pm, as well as some weekday hours for occasional events as availability allows, from May through October 2024. The Evening Event Supervisor is a position of hospitality and security, from the first initial greeting to the conclusion of the event. Primary duties for the Evening Event Supervisor are to supervise weddings and other events in the Arboretum’s White Oak Pavilion, provide outstanding customer service to Pavilion renters, maintain janitorial services, address rare security issues, and assist with break-down of each event.
Mount Pisgah Arboretum is a resource for the whole community, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion is key to achieving our vision. We seek diverse perspectives throughout the organization, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. If you think you have the skills we’re looking for we encourage you to apply.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.
Evening Event Supervisor duties:
Oversee evening events (primarily weddings) at the White Oak Pavilion
Provide for the needs of rental clients and vendors
Monitor compliance with rental rules
Maintain events log and communicate issues with other Arboretum staff
Facilitate event takedown including tables/chairs, lanterns, and other accessories
Check grounds, parking lots and the Pavilion for safety concerns
Ensure that rental facilities and other public amenities remain clean and well stocked
Checkout renters, close events, secure site, lock facilities and gate
Qualifications:
Able to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from approximately 4:30pm-11:30pm, ability to work some variable weekday hours as events require preferred
Able to work independently and be the last person on site
Able to provide outstanding customer service at every event
Able to communicate appropriately and effectively with rental clients, vendors, the public, volunteers, and staff.
Able to solve practical problems and interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Enjoy weddings and large events
Able to patrol Arboretum grounds for security checks
Able to walk grounds, stand for periods of 30 minutes or more, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly
Excellent reliability and punctuality
Able to enforce sound policies and facility requirements
Valid Oregon driver’s license and own transportation required
Pay: $18.75 per hour
To apply:
Send cover letter, resume and three professional references by midnight on April 30 to:
B. Rothweiler, [email protected] No phone calls or drop ins please.