Events Staff/General Laborer

Job Purpose

The Events Setup team is responsible for the daily management of event setup and breakdown throughout the Beth Tfiloh campus. The presence of the Events Setup team is highly visible within the School and Synagogue, and team members are relied upon for accuracy, timeliness, and flexibility in the execution of events ranging from two to hundreds of attendees. In addition to event execution, the Events team provides daily support across the campus for delivery of supplies; parking attendee support, and transportation of event furniture and equipment; office staff needs; and other duties as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Events, Meetings:

• Use of event management software for visibility of daily setup instructions
• Lift, move, stack, and unstack tables and chairs
• Set up tables and chairs based on given setup direction, both inside/outdoors
• Set up audio/speakers/microphone equipment as needed
• Maintain support throughout the duration of events.
• Assist external caterers, rental clients, vendors with setup needs.
• Set up for holiday events: special seating, outdoor structures
• Some weekends, evenings and holiday hours may be required to provide support for Jewish Holidays.

 Daily Support Duties:

• Receive deliveries of large items and distribute as required
• Provide support for other departments as needed (for example: move equipment in for events or classroom needs; assisting food service team with catering setup; moving heavy items as needed; linen deliveries; setup/cleanup for evening events; deliver office supplies as requested.
• Gain knowledge of specific customs, observances of Jewish traditions for successful event management and to align personal conduct with those traditions/customs while on duty
• Other duties as needed.

This Job Description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic reading and math skills
• Ability to use online event system software
• Ability to understand and follow complex directions
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Self-motivated
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including colleagues, Beth Tfiloh leadership, lay leadership, and members of the school, shul and camp communities. 

Working Conditions

The majority of essential job duties are performed indoors and outdoors as necessary. Employee will be exposed to temperature fluctuations and fast work pace due to deadlines. 

May be requested to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

The employee must frequently life and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School is a vibrant independent day school rooted in Jewish tradition and committed to academic excellence. While our identity is grounded in Orthodox heritage and modern Jewish life, we welcome faculty of all backgrounds who are inspired by our mission and eager to contribute to a values-driven educational community.

Our educational philosophy centers on fostering ethical character, intellectual curiosity, respect for diverse perspectives, and a deep sense of community responsibility. We provide an environment where students engage deeply with Jewish learning while pursuing rigorous academics across all disciplines.

Faculty members at Beth Tfiloh serve as mentors and role models, helping students grow as thoughtful, compassionate, and engaged citizens. Applicants of all faiths and cultural backgrounds who share our passion for education and our commitment to developing well-rounded young people are encouraged to apply