Event Lead - GARDEN LIGHTS, HOLIDAY NIGHTS

DescriptionGARDEN LIGHTS HOLIDAY NIGHTS IS HERE AGAIN!!!Come join our great Events Team and be a part of Atlanta's hottest Holiday Venue!! $15 per hour + tips! Seasonal (End Date January 12, 2025)ResponsibilitiesEffectively interact with clients (internal & external), caterers, wedding planners, etc. ensuring excellent customer service and a top-quality experience with the Garden.Review and understand all event paperwork prior to shift to ensure seamless execution.Oversee vendor load-in and load out, including set-up; break down and cleanup of the event.Assist all event personnel, including the Garden’s maintenance and security staff.Assist in all areas to remain customer/client focused.Responsible for the completion of event paperwork, incident reports, and the handling of any other issues pertaining to vendors, the event, safety of individuals attending and the maintenance of the Garden facility from damage.Monitor event activities to ensure the client and event attendees are satisfied.Assist with managing on-site production and clean up for events as necessary.Provide excellent customer service in meeting the needs and requests of clientsMust be able to work and interact professionally with all levels of management and staff of the Garden.Qualifications1-2 years’ experience with event coordinationMust be able to work independently as well as on a teamDemonstrate excellent leadership skillsOrganizational skills are essentialAbility to respond quickly and effectively to change is essentialA knack for problem solvingExcellent customer service skillsMust be able to interact with the public and supervise event staff professionallyExecuting events from BEO and Delphi a plus.Must have access to reliable transportation and be able to report to work on a changing schedule, including weekends, evenings and holidaysRequirementsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStanding and walking 90% of the time.Position routinely requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.Must be able to work in all outdoor weather conditionsThe above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.