Event Specialist

Description:

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide logistical support for SFMOMA Events and programs, including internal events, special events and rental events.
• Supervise load-in, installation, and load-out of vendors and equipment. This includes the event space, loading docks, staging area, greenroom, and catering prep areas.
• Clear and direct communication between fellow museum staff, guests, and vendors. Referring clients and guests to events operations manager.
• Setting up, clearing, and restoring SFMOMA event spaces, including moving carts, dollies, signage, and stanchions.
• Oversee safety of guests, vendors, staff, and the museum, providing excellent customer service skills.
• Assist with the opening and closing of the museum for each event, which includes directing caterers and vendors.
• Assist with coat check, wayfinding, operating the freight elevators, and supporting the Event Manager during the event as directed.
• Represents museum to guests, clients, vendors, event planners, providing professional service to all events.
• Proactive in assisting Event Manager in all duties, ensuring a positive experience working with all guests and staff of the museum.
• Other event related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• One (!) year of event management experience or on-site venue experience.
• Interest in professional events planning and/or hospitality. Cultural institution experience preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, which includes nights and weekends.