Convention Services/Event Setup

POSITION SUMMARY: Set-up and arrange chairs, tables, staging, dance floors, furniture and equipment for events according to diagrams and oral instructions. Refresh, touch-up, and clean meeting areas. Provide customer support and service to internal clients. Performs related work as required

Pay Rate – starting at $16/hr

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arranges chairs, tables, and other furniture/equipment for banquets, conventions, dances, dinners, and other events according to charts, plans, and oral instructions.

• Refresh meeting areas to prepare for event and maintain area for continuous “show ready” including sweeping, pick up trash, empty garbage cans, wipe tables, chairs, glass, windows, doors, spot clean rug, etc.

• Sets up equipment and platforms.

• Reads, interprets, and carries out written instructions to set up and arrange furniture and equipment for events.

• Interacts with clients, Event Managers, and Food & Beverage personnel to ensure set-up and services of events

• Provides customer support to clients.

• Perform other related duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to speak, read and write in the English language effectively.

• Scheduling flexibility is essential, willing to work evenings, over nights, weekends and holidays.

• Able to lift items up to 75 lbs in weight

• Able to execute setups according to charts, diagrams, and written specifications.

• Knowledge of safety rules, practices, and precautions associated with setup and facilities duties.

· Ability to push and pull heavy items and equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Warwick, RI 02886 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Warwick, RI 02886: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person