Event Operations Staff (Part-Time)

Company: Boise Centre
Location: Boise
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
The Event Operations Staff is responsible for setting up, maintaining, and tearing-down all events. The Operations Staff works as a team on the event floor to ensure the facility is safe for all guests, clients, and employees. This position requires considerable physical activity and manual labor.OUR PURPOSE:As Idaho's premier event venue, our mission is to WOW our guests with unforgettable experiences. Our team of passionate, creative professionals are devoted to excellence in food, service, amenities, and venue management.WHAT IS BOISE CENTRE?Boise Centre opened in 1990 and is Idaho's largest convention, meeting, and tradeshow facility. Located in vibrant downtown Boise adjacent to the Grove Plaza. Featuring, 86,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. The convention center hosts more than 220 diverse events each year, bringing over 125,000 guests through our doors.WHY WORK AT BOISE CENTRE?

• Flexible part-time schedule!
• Exposure to community partners and large conventions while working events, this is a great chance to network!
• Opportunities to grow within Boise Centre
• Ability to cross train with other departments at Boise Centre
• Complimentary meals provided to the employee while working events (with meal service)
• Phenomenal team atmosphere and professional culture, WOWgisitics!WAGE:
  • Starting at $14 per hour depending on experienceWHAT DO EVENT OPERATIONS STAFF DO?
    • Sets up tables, chairs, and other event equipment in a safe, timely manner as directed by Banquet Event Order and complete the tear down at the conclusion of the event
    • Maintains cleanliness of event rooms, lobbies, restrooms, service halls, warehouse, Grove Plaza, loading dock, sidewalk perimeter of Boise Centre, and storage areas
    • Operates and assists with heavy equipment; forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift, walkie-stacker, and driving vacuum (forklift certification provided in-house as well as equipment training and overview)
    • Reports maintenance requests for damages, broken equipment, and other facility and safety concerns
    • Assists with building and event security including perimeter checks and monitoring guest access
    • Responds quickly to client and department needs and changes
      
      Requirements:
      REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
      • Ability to perform multiple functions in a fast-paced environment
      • Regular and reliable work attendance at scheduled time on-site
      • Forklift certified, required (provided in-house at Boise Centre at no cost to employee)
      • Event experience, preferred
      • Customer service experience, preferredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
        • Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods
        • Frequently will: stand and walk for long periods of time; bend, stoop, kneel, and twist; reach and use of ladders, stools, and stairs; lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds
        • Occasionally will: ascend tall heights up to 22 feet and work in outdoor weather conditions, be exposed to moderate noise levelsMust be willing to work outside of normal business hours, long hours, weekends, evenings, overnights, and holidaysPI175593312

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