Public Events Operations Assistant

Job Description

Position Summary

This position provides support to the Chatfield Farms Public Events Department in the capacity of overall event support. This position works closely with the Chatfield Associate Director and Public Events Manager to ensure smooth public event implementation. Assists with maintenance, set up, clean up, take down, and is on site during all public events. A flexible schedule to include evening and weekend work is required.

Salary

$20.49 – $23.37 – Per Hour

About Us

About Denver Botanic Gardens: Green inside and out, Denver Botanic Gardens was founded in 1951 and is considered one of the top botanical gardens in the United States and a pioneer in water conservation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, The Gardens has a robust living plant collection, natural history collection and art collection along with temporary art exhibitions. The Gardens is a dynamic, 24-acre urban oasis in the heart of the city, offering unforgettable opportunities to flourish with unique garden experiences for the whole family – as well as world-class exhibitions, education, and plant conservation research programs.

For more information, visit us online at www.botanicgardens.org.

Denver Botanic Gardens is currently seeking a Seasonal Public Events Operations Assistant at our Chatfield Farms location! Read below to see if the requirements might be a good fit for you:

Duties & Responsibilities

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs assigned tasks involving hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, and utility vehicles. This includes but not limited to trouble shooting and solving problems with a variety of issues as they arise.
• Helps build and install public event props.
• Provides public event support to include corn and pumpkin field maintenance (clearing and trimming pathways).
• Participates in setting up tables, chairs, signs/banners, tents, trash cans, and umbrellas.
• On site during events to ensure rented equipment is fueled, generators are working properly, trash is discarded, walking trails are maintained during inclement weather, and assist the Public Events Manager as needed.
• Assist prior to and during events, helps direct vendors and assists with vendor set up.
• Notifies the Operations staff, security staff, and Public Events Manager of any unusual circumstances or safety issues.
• Assists with keeping public events tables and chairs clean throughout the event.
• Maintains a satisfactory, positive working relationship with vendors, volunteers, co-workers, security and others.
• Works to ensure the highest quality of visitor experience.
• Regular attendance at the worksite is required.
• All Gardens employees must be committed to the mission of connecting people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.

Position Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must know how to use and maintain hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, power washer, trailers, and utility vehicles.
• Ability to work in a natural environment including pollen, inclement weather, dirt, wildlife, and rodents.
• Must have proven excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills in dealing with the public.
• Ability to maintain stability under pressure and able to deal well with stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to modify plans, when necessary, throughout the day.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Must be a positive representative of the Gardens both internally and externally at all times.
• Must work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and the public.
• Must be committed to working safely at all times.

Education and Experience

High school diploma / GED and/or combination of education and equivalent experience is required.
Must have 1 year experience in the operation of hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, trailers, utility vehicles and the ability to trouble shoot, multitask, and solve problems.
Minimum of 1 years of experience in events/hospitality is required.

Additional Information

Come work for a place that offers you SO much more than just a paycheck!

Application Instructions

https://www.botanicgardens.org/join-give/career-opportunities