Employment Opportunities

Event Attendant

Reports to: Facility Rental Coordinator

Supervises: N/A

Classification: Regular, part time, non-exempt

Scope of Position: The Event Attendant assists with events at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park and the Casa de la Guerra, primarily site rental events, but on occasion Trust-sponsored events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Welcome and orient renters/vendors/guests to Presidio or Casa facilities.
Ensure the rules and guidelines of the Trust are followed by the renters, vendors (such as catering, party rental company, music, florists, etc.), and guests during the event, set-up, and tear down.Ensure that the historic properties and structures are protected during events.
Ensure that parking, noise, etc. are appropriate to the event, and that they do not conflict with general safety, the visitor experience, neighboring businesses, etc.
Provide staff support/troubleshooting to renters as appropriate.
Light maintenance of sites, including occasional sweeping, raking, picking up trash as necessary.
Restock restroom supplies and maintain restrooms in clean condition as needed.
Coordinate and maintain communication with Trust staff and volunteers during open hours to ensure that event is successful and the public’s enjoyment of Trust sites is unhampered.
Represent Trust as needed to visitors to El Presidio SHP and the Casa by answering questions about general history, site rental, operating hours, etc.
Other duties as may be assigned from time to time including, but not limited to:basic office tasks such as answering phones, computer work, staffing of the Visitor Center, etc.

The Trust is a diverse organization with a small staff and many activities. All staff members, including the Event Attendant, must be versatile and cooperative in carrying out a variety of responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Facility Rental Coordinator and/or the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Interest in history and museums; outgoing and confident manner; ability to perform well under pressure and deal with awkward situations; excellent human relations skills; good verbal skills; dependable; able to work outdoors; able to understand and follow detailed directions; able to adapt to last minutes changes. Previous event experience is desirable. Such qualifications are generally gained through a high school education/G.E.D. plus two years’ experience in a similar position, plus two years of public contact experience. Must be 21 or over. Must have reliable transportation. Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and to work varying shifts.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 35 lbs.

Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to reach overhead

Hearing acuity to perform communication with members of the public via telephone.

Verbal ability to communicate with co-workers and various members of the general public in person and by telephone.

Start date: as soon as possible

Usual schedule: to be determined, based upon site rental activity

Wage: $13.00/hour

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: open until filled

Please submit application/resume to: