Weekend Assistant

Public Programs - Position Application Number: E-0072

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Summary of Responsibilities:

The Weekend Assistant assists Public Education staff in executing weekend programming for visitors. Duties include making advance preparations for artistic performances and horticulture demonstrations, distributing event materials, soliciting public participation, assisting with running the events and handling after-event tasks. The Weekend Assistant will work with other staff and volunteers to guarantee high quality public offerings. He/she will be required to work outdoors during many seasonal programs. He/she will be required to work weekends, some weekdays and holidays.
 
  • Assists with running events such as lectures, concerts, curator-led tours and festivals.
  • Organizes printed materials and sets up informational tables.
  • Helps collect and enter data about visitors and their experiences.
  • Helps with database maintenance.
  • Solicits program participants.
  • Some lifting, such as boxes, stanchions and signs, required.
  • Walking to various areas in the Garden required.
  • Required to drive a golf cart.
Requirements:
 
  • Two years of college preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working with the public.
  • Some experience assisting with events.
  • Gardening knowledge is a plus.
  • Familiarity with audio-visual equipment and Microsoft Office is desired.
  • Driver’s license is required.


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Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Closed most Mondays, Thanksgiving & Christmas Day.

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