Jobs
>
Dover

    Event Assistant - Dover, United States - The Trustees of Reservations

    The Trustees of Reservations
    The Trustees of Reservations Dover, United States

    3 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Description
    Job Details

    Job Location
    Powisset Farm - Dover, MA

    Position Type
    Part Time

    Description

    Summary of Position

    The primary role of the Event Assistant is to promote membership and engage and excite visitors, program participants, and private lessees at Powisset Farm in Dover, MA. The position is part time, year-round, often on weekends, evenings and holidays. The Event Assistant is responsible for assisting with on-site execution of public programs and private events in the farm kitchen/classroom or outdoors. Tasks may range from event set up (moving tables and chairs), greeting/checking-in participants upon arrival, assisting with cooking classes (material set up, washing dishes, cleaning), selling memberships and providing membership information to festival attendees, and more. At all events and programs, the Event Assistant will educate, and encourage visitors to support The Trustees through a variety of outlets.

    Pay Rate: $16.50/hr - $18.00/hr

    Essential Functions
    • Assist Engagement Manager with event set up such as moving tables & chairs, decorating, providing Trustees marketing and educational material.
    • Assist chef instructors with cooking classes, which could entail setting-up cooking stations, washing dishes, food prep, and cleaning.
    • Assist with private events and liaise with private lessees on site.
    • Educate visitors about The Trustees mission and value of membership; sell memberships on site using Siriusware software.
    • Greet and/or check-in visitors upon arrival and orient them to the property; provide exceptional customer service by answering questions, problem solving and directing visitors, as needed.
    • Social media posts before, during and after events.
    • Be familiar with and enforce property rules and regulations.
    • Keep event areas organized, clean, and orderly to deliver a positive visitor experience.
    • Perform opening and closing procedures during each shift and perform cash or credit sales transactions. Use basic computer skills and have the ability to learn new systems, including processing credit card transactions using Siriusware and logging hours using Paycom.
    • Communicate regularly with staff to report safety concerns, incidents, maintenance needs and program assessment.
    Qualifications

    Qualifications
    • Outgoing, friendly, enthusiastic; enjoys working with the public including children and families.
    • Responsible, committed with exceptional attention to detail and safety.
    • Available to work weekends, holidays and occasional evenings.
    • Articulate, confident and calm when confronted by uncooperative visitors and when handling emergencies.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • CPR & First Aid certification, highly desirable.
    • Committed to the mission of The Trustees.
    • Committed to a great visitor experience and sharing the excitement of Powisset Farm.
    Other
    • Background check required
    • Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required.
    Working Conditions
    • Variable outdoor weather conditions.
    • Ability to lift 40 pounds required.
    Benefits and Salary

    This is a Part-time, non-exempt, hourly paid position and is based at Powisset Farm in Dover, MA

    The Trustees offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.

    About The Trustees:

    The Trustees places are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in what we do. Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, we preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. We are a non-profit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households

    Our seasonal staff plays an integral role in ensuring that our visitors enjoy our extraordinary places. Every season brings an influx of visitors of all ages and backgrounds who want to explore and be inspired by our properties. Sandy beaches, wooded trails, cultural gardens, historic homes, community supported agriculture-there are many ways for visitors to discover and explore The Trustees, and just as many opportunities for seasonal employees to make each visitor's experience special.

    The Trustees offers competitive compensation, as well as the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across the Commonwealth who love the outdoors and the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.

    The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

    Our commitment to advancing the organization's vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity
  • Eastern Yacht Club

    Event Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead, United States

    **Job Title**:Event Assistant · **Type of Position**:Part-time with full-time opportunities · **Duration**: Seasonal, March - December · **Compensation**:$20-$30/hour · **Reports to**:Director of Events · The Eastern Yacht Club, located in Marblehead, is seeking a dynamic and ent ...

  • Compass Group

    Event Coordinator Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Compass Group Cambridge, United States

    **Job Title**:Event Coordinator Assistant · **Reports Directly to**: Conference Solutions Manager. · Cross-supervision is provided by the Event Planner. · **Department**: Conference Solutions · **Responsibilities**: · Fulfill reservation requests using Reserve (Room Reservation S ...

  • Mill No. 5

    Part Time Event Assistant

    1 week ago

    Mill No. 5 Lowell, United States Part time

    **The Farm Market at Mill No. 5 is a weekly Sunday marketplace series which celebrates the very best local farms, and food producers. We are looking for a part-time event assistant who will embody our core values and mission and provide assistance during events, mainly The Farm M ...

  • Canoe Club Ballroom

    Assistant Day-of-event Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Canoe Club Ballroom West Bridgewater, United States

    **Assistant Day-Of-Event Coordinator** · **compensation: $17/hour** · **employment type: Part-time** · Looking for a motivated individual at least 18 years of age who has a positive attitude, professional demeanor, and a polished appearance. Applicants must take pride in their wo ...

  • Brown University

    Assistant Director for Signature Events

    1 week ago

    Brown University Providence, United States

    Job Description: · The Assistant Director (AD) for Signature Events has primary responsibility for orchestrating and managing large-scale, cyclical "signature events" that celebrate constituencies within the Brown University alumni community. These events support the Office of Al ...

  • Skyline Enterprises

    Training as a Tourism and Event Management Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Skyline Enterprises Woonsocket, United States

    Tourism and event management are among the fastest growing industries worldwide. There are great career opportunities in this field. Interacting with people, international job opportunities, and a variety of knowledge and skills are important advantages. · Multiple foreign langua ...

  • Beacon Hill Staffing Group

    Events Assistant

    5 days ago

    Beacon Hill Staffing Group Waltham, United States

    Our client, a well-known university is seeking an Events Assistant to join the team in Waltham, MA. In this role, youll play a key part in managing tasks for the Faculty Lodge and providing essential administrative support to the University Events team. · Job Duties: · Support ...

  • Beacon Hill Staffing Group

    Events Assistant

    1 week ago

    Beacon Hill Staffing Group Waltham, United States

    Our client, a well-known university is seeking an Events Assistant to join the team in Waltham, MA. In this role, you'll play a key part in managing tasks for the Faculty Lodge and providing essential administrative support to the University Events team. · Job Duties: · Support ...

  • Beacon Hill

    Events Assistant

    1 week ago

    Beacon Hill Watertown, United States

    To Apply for this Job Click Here · Our client, a well-known university is seeking an Events Assistant to join the team in Waltham, MA. In this role, you'll play a key part in managing tasks for the Faculty Lodge and providing essential administrative support to the University E ...

  • Professional Staffing Group

    Event Assistant

    1 week ago

    Professional Staffing Group Boston, United States

    Event Assistant - $25/hour · Exciting opportunity alert We're looking for a detail-oriented Event Assistant to join our team in Boston, MA. If you're passionate about events and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is for you We offer a competitive hourly rate of $25 per ho ...

  • Leader Bank

    Event Assistant

    1 week ago

    Leader Bank Arlington, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionLeader Bank is looking for exceptionally dedicated team members to join one of the region's fastest growing community banks and mortgage lenders. At the time of its founding in 2002, Leader Bank had one branch office, $6.5 million in assets and 7 ...

  • Boston Consulting Group

    Events Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Boston Consulting Group Boston, United States Full time

    WHAT YOU'LL DO · The Events Assistant supports the administrative needs of the events and office experience team, primarily by assisting in the organization of internal onsite and offsite affiliation events. This role will be responsible for implementing the strategies set forth ...

  • The Boston Consulting Group

    Events Assistant

    1 week ago

    The Boston Consulting Group Boston, United States Full time

    · WHAT YOU'LL DO · The Events Assistant supports the administrative needs of the events and office experience team, primarily by assisting in the organization of internal onsite and offsite affiliation events. · This role will be responsible for implementing the strategies set f ...

  • Babson College

    Administrative Assistant, Development

    2 weeks ago

    Babson College Wellesley, United States

    THE OPPORTUNITY · WHAT YOU WILL DO · Maintain supervisor's office and travel calendar, planning logistics for meetings and special events. · Assist with domestic travel arrangements for gift officers, including hotel reservations, scheduling flights, and transportation. · Assist ...

  • Crohns And Colitis Foundation Inc

    Mgr, Fundraising Campaigns

    2 weeks ago

    Crohns And Colitis Foundation Inc Needham, United States

    The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization whose mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life for the children and adults affected by these diseases. Our work is dramatically accelerating the resear ...

  • Babson College

    Digital Marketing Manager, Advancement

    1 week ago

    Babson College Wellesley, United States

    WHAT YOU WILL DO · - Lead Advancement's social media efforts by developing and implementing social media outreach and effective web content that engages alumni, donors, and friends and promotes Advancement initiatives, events, and resources. Manage and grow alumni social media ac ...

  • Walker/Beacon High School

    Educational Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Walker/Beacon High School Needham, United States

    **Summary of position**: The Educational Coordinator will serve as a member of the Walker Beacon School administrative team with primary oversight for all educational services at the school in keeping with DESE requirements as well as agency standards and philosophy. The Educatio ...

  • Wellesley College

    Adventure Learning Instructor and Recreation

    1 week ago

    Wellesley College Wellesley, United States

    Frequently Asked Questions · for more information. · Job Posting Title · Adventure Learning Instructor and Recreation Coordinator · Job Description Summary · **Job Description**: · Under the supervision of the Director of Recreation/Associate Professor of the Practice, the Advent ...

  • Federal Guardian

    Personal Financial Counselor

    3 weeks ago

    Federal Guardian Wellesley, United States

    This position will provide personal financial counseling services at assigned military installations. Primary responsibilities include the full breadth of personal financial counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations. Services inc ...

  • Cambridge Innovation Institute

    Digital Marketing Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Cambridge Innovation Institute Needham, United States

    Our environment is friendly, inclusive, and very fast-paced, where people work hard and are rewarded and recognized for their efforts. · **DIGITAL MARKETING ASSISTANT** · **Summary**: · **Responsibilities**: · - Craft SEO-driven, keyword-dense content for increased organic search ...