Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Position Description
Position Title: Event Set Up Technician
Department: Events
Supervisor: Director of Events
Position Status: Part Time
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 Set Up Technician receives daily instructions, tasks and oversight from the Event Operations Coordinator. 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.Oversee timeliness of event/ venue set up and breakdown.
- Execute all tasks in a timely fashion and ensure work performed meets the needs of the client and the event. Assist with set up and break down of event audio-visual equipment.
- 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 service log and complete minor repairs on event supplies such as tables, chairs, inflatables, special effect machines, etc., recommending replacement when applicable.
- Maintain clean and organized event storage facilities.
- 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
Skills:
- Ability to successfully work independently.
- Ability to maintain professionalism in high stress situations.
- Ability to effectively communicate.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to operate power tools and other relevant machinery.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
- Ability to perform basic landscape and general venue maintenance.
Education/ Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
Physical Responsibilities:
- Ability to work outdoors year-round, including in inclement weather.
- Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period. Applicants must be able to bend, stoop and extend themselves, etc., as required for assigned tasks.
- Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
Work Schedule:
- Weekend and evening work as required.
- Some holiday work may be required.
Pre-employment requirements:
- Nashville Zoo is an EEO Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.
- Candidates for this position must submit to a criminal background check and pass a drug test.
- Candidates for this position are subject to pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis Screenings.
