NEED: Volunteers to assist with a myriad of different events for all ages.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Event Assistant covers a range of opportunities helping to prepare, set-up, execute and clean-up a range of events from children’s events, fundraising events, concerts, plant sales, dinners, guest speakers, art exhibits and more. Hours vary and are flexible, but often include weekends and evenings.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparation of materials such as programs, flyers, handouts
Event set-up and take-down of tables, chairs, canopies, etc.
Ticket sales, greeting and checking in visitors and guests
Beverage sales and distribution
Food preparation and service
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Be reliable, timely and pleasant
Enjoy interacting with the public
Able to life 25lbs (for jobs such as set-up and takedown)
TRAINING: New volunteers will be working alongside experienced volunteers and staff, who explain the process and help with details until they feel comfortable to take on more of a leadership role. A general orientation of the event would be given.
COMMENTS: SLOBG is a non-profit organization that relies on events for fundraising and outreach as we work towards our mission of connecting people with plants.
