Events Associate

The Heinz History Center, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and the largest history museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is currently seeking Event Associates. Event Associates perform all activities related to the efficient and effective operation of the History Center during facility events set-up, execution, and restoration. This includes but is not limited to:  ability to handle staging, tables, chairs, audio-visual equipment, sound systems, lighting, computers, and overall facility cleanliness. Events associates are required to follow safe loading and unloading practices and will handle vendors entering and exiting the building. Event Associates will need an understanding of the museum spaces, exhibits and exhibit security/safety. During the event, the Associates will be directed by the Events Operations Manager, Events Operations Coordinator and the Events Sales Team.

This is a casual position and flexibility for the position is required. Event Associates will only be scheduled to work when there are facility events – there is no guarantee of a certain number of hours per week. Events are primarily evenings and weekends with some daylight activities depending upon the events schedule as well as departmental and organizational need.

Qualifications

High school education or equivalent required with one year of work experience in event set-ups, execution, and tear-downs preferred. Experience in the Events Industry a desired plus. Event Associate must be able to maintain excellence in Customer Service. Excellent organizational and communication skills are required as well as being a self-starter multi-team player with a positive attitude. This position is physically demanding requiring extensive, lifting, bending, walking, and standing.  Availability to work evening and weekends is required.

This is a union position.