Event Services Crew

The Charleston Gaillard Center

Charleston, South Carolina

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Dance, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Event Management, Facilities Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Nonprofit, Performing Arts
LOCATION
Charleston, South Carolina
POSTED
4 days ago
Position:             Event Services Crew
Reports to:         Event Services Manager
Location:             Downtown Charleston, SC
Hours:                  Part-Time, Hourly
 
 
Organization Background
The Charleston Gaillard Center is an 1,800-seat performance hall located in Charleston, South Carolina. The facility also contains 16,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space, along with office and public spaces. The Charleston Gaillard Management Corporation (CGMC) is a non-profit 501c3 organization responsible for managing the facility. 
 
The Charleston Gaillard Center's mission is to provide the Lowcountry with a world-class performance hall, elegant venue space, and vibrant educational opportunities inspiring our dynamic community through the power of the performing arts. We seek to enrich the diverse community of Charleston with artistic and cultural experiences that are accessible and unique, and to serve as an education resource for generations to come.  For more information about the Charleston Gaillard Center, please visit http://www.gaillardcenter.org.
 
Position Summary
The Event Services Crew is responsible for event set-up and tear down for events in the Exhibition Hall and Performance Hall. Crew members will be responsible for handling the following equipment: tables, linens, chairs, dance floor, and other miscellaneous event equipment. This role will coordinate directly with the designated event lead.
 
Responsibilities
  • Set-up and tear down of event’s tables, linens, chairs, dance floor, etc.
  • Proper care, movement, and storage of all equipment such as: tables, chairs, dance floor, etc.
  • Ensure all equipment is properly set according to the floor plan created.
 
Qualifications
  • Previous event-services experience preferred – not required.
  • Reliable transportation – required.
  • Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule: mornings, afternoon, evening, weekends.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to support the team.
  • Ability to perform under stress.
  • Diligence and attention to detail.
 
Physical Requirements
  • Frequently lifts/carries up to 50lbs.
  • Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
 
Pre-Employment Requirements
  • Must submit to a criminal background check
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Gaillard is an equal opportunity employer. Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Gaillard is critical to our mission. To be a leading performing arts center in the Southeast, we need to have a highly diverse staff, a workplace where individuals are encouraged to retain their uniqueness and can feel a sense of belonging. For us, equity means that our staff members, our patrons, and our clients can experience the transformative power of the arts, no matter their starting place.
 

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The Charleston Gaillard Center