Hybrid Event Operations Assistant bei NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM

Description

The National Building Museum inspires curiosity about the world we design and build. 

We are a private non-profit institution that transforms understanding of the history and impact of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and design. The National Building Museum educates, entertains, and engages people about the built environment and challenges them to advocate for a sustainable and equitable future.

Position Description

This position provides logistical support to Special Events and other operations departments of the Museum during the evening and overnight hours, weekends and some daytime. These activities include setting up and breaking down tables, chairs, overseeing vendor and client activities during event hours, managing the loading dock while protecting the Museum's physical assets. The position is part time and does not have a standard schedule as it supports events and programs, the successful candidate(s) will be required to have a flexible schedule with the ability to work early morning, late evening, overnight and weekends. For hours worked from midnight to 6:00am, compensation will include a night differential. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with the General Services Administration, and all other building tenants including the building engineers and security guards to ensure Museum events run smoothly.
• Oversee all client and vendor activities throughout the load-in, event, and load-out periods to ensure museum and building procedures are consistently followed.
• Ensure the protection of the National Building Museum and building by conducting thorough pre- and post-event inspections, and reporting damages to Operations staff for billing and repairs.
• Coordinate with NBM staff for internal program and event setup, breakdown, and logistical coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• The ability to multi-task while maintaining complex load in/ load out schedules and managing events.
• The ideal candidate for this job is resourceful, a good problem solver, and attentive to details.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a professional setting.
• Must be able to speak fluently in English and able to communicate in Spanish.
• High School diploma.
• Facility or office management experience ideal.
• Event logistics experience is a must.
• Experience operating A/V equipment a strong plus.
• Professional and courteous.
• Basic computer competency.
• Basic knowledge of how to set up and operate DVD, LCD projector, and sound equipment.
• Available and capable of working a shift of 10+ hours.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and frequently push, pull, and move equipment and fixtures.

The National Building Museum is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and prospective employees without discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, personal appearance, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability, or any other category protected by law. The policy applies to all aspects of employment with NBM, including but not limited to recruitment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training and development, access to facilities, discipline, separation of employment and other terms and conditions of employment.