• Job Description

  Req#: 114936

  Job Details

  Job Location: Omaha Zoo - Omaha, NE

  Position Type: Part Time

  Salary Range: Undisclosed

  Events Assistants

  Job Title: Events Assistant

  FLSA Status: Non-exempt

  Hours: Part-time; various. Includes weekends and holidays on an as needed basis as Zoo special events occur.

  Summary:

  Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is seeking an Events Assistant to assist in the production and execution of marketing special events. This is an on-call, as needed position as Zoo special events occur. This position often requires working weekends, late evenings and some holidays. Typical shifts are 4 to 10 hours per day of event. This position plays an important role in creating a visually appealing image of Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium to the community and surrounding areas. This position reports directly to the Special Events Manager.

  Responsibilities and Duties (include but not limited to) :

  • Assist outside vendors with location and logistic needs.
  • Answer guest and/or vendor questions.
  • Escorting guests and vendors on a golf cart or other Zoo vehicle.
  • Tending to bars by assisting bartenders with more inventory.
  • Be present at event to make sure all is running smoothly; troubleshoot as necessary.
  • Moving tables and chairs.
  • Setting up and tearing down tents, food tables, registration areas and signage.
  • Working registration desk.
  • In all aspects, an Event Assistant will act as a liaison and a front-line representative of Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of special event management and/or operations is helpful, but not required.
  • Customer service oriented.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
  • Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
  • Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
  • Ability to follow directions.
  • Ability to work well as a team.

  Qualifications:

  • Valid state driver's license.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

  Working Conditions Physical Effort:

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

  • Stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to walk and/or sit up to 8 hours.
  • Lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
  • Work in various weather conditions, as well as both indoor event rooms and outdoor exotic animal/zoo environments.
  • Have the ability to move between multiple venues and work areas of the Zoo.

  DISCLAIMER

  The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

  Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.

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• About the company

  Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, located at 3701 South 10th Street.

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