Event Ambassadors

Company Description The Garden Club of Jacksonville fosters a sense of community by cultivating a love for gardening, the environment, and education. With a focus on creating connections and understanding, the organization inspires individuals to engage with nature and each other. Located in the heart of Jacksonville, FL, the Garden Club hosts events to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Dedicated to making a positive impact, the club is an integral part of the community's commitment to growth and harmony. Role Description This is a part-time, on-site role in Jacksonville, FL, for Event Ambassadors. Open work is posted for staff to select. The role involves supporting the Garden Club’s events by assisting with event preparations, welcoming and directing attendees, providing event-related information, and ensuring the smooth execution of activities. Additional tasks include setup and breakdown of materials, managing registration and guest check-ins, and maintaining a helpful and friendly presence during events.ResponsibilitiesAssists with event set-ups and breakdowns and helps maintain a clean facility.Welcomes guests and vendors in an engaging manner as they arrive and depart.Responds to clients, guests, and vendors needs in a cordial, efficient, and professional manner.Ensures all event spaces are properly maintained, clean, and free of safety hazards; maintains constant awareness of safety issues, (i.e. broken glass, spills, and leaks).Occasionally assists with Garden Club programs, such as registration, food and beverage services, plant sales, and others as required.Able to troubleshoot and find solutions and adapt to last-minute changes.Consistently arrives on-time and ready to work, with a professional appearance.Maintains a commitment to excellence in all areas of work.Champions and models the Garden Club’s mission, vision, and values.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.RequirementsAbility to work a flexible schedule that will include nights, weekends, and holidays, scheduled approximately 4-8 weeks in advance.High school diploma or GED equivalent.At least one year of event service or customer service experience is preferred, especially in an upscale environment.Ability to provide superior customer service.Ability to communicate effectively and with diplomacy when interacting with clients, vendors, staff, volunteers, and the public.Ability to accurately follow instructions, both verbally and written.Ability to solve problems in a quick and efficient manner.Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Ability to bend, stoop, lift, reach, push, pull, twist, walk, crouch, and squat.Valid Florida driver’s license.SalarySalary: Starting rate of $17 an hour.ContactQualified applicants should email a résumé to Sonjajones@gardenclubjax.org.