Festival Production Assistant - 5/12-5/14

Philadelphia PA

Description

We're hiring event and hospitality professionals to join the Site Operations team for an upcoming craft beer festival in Philadelphia. The Festival includes over 250 craft beers, wines, and cocktails, and is Philadelphia’s largest and most popular event of its kind. Site Assistants at this event will work in teams of 4-6 before, during and after the event to prepare, distribute, set up, and break down the festival’s assets throughout and around the venue. Assistants will work within a dedicated zone and report to their specified Zone Coordinator to ensure all vendor stations are properly equipped and serviced at all times. Zone Coordinators will act as your direct management on all related work initiatives. All Site Assistants will be required to attend a paid training session on Thursday, May 12th. WORK DATES: Thursday 5/12 - Mandatory Training Session Friday 5/13 - Load In Saturday 5/14 - Event Day & Load Out ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -Attend mandatory training on Thursday, May 12th -Setup and breakdown event footprint including beer/liquor/wine distribution and equipment setup -Efficiently complete job assignments based on production schedule timeframes -Assist Zone Coordinator and Managers with site specific functions -Interact with Producers/Vendors to resolve their needs and potential issues -Inventory organization QUALIFICATIONS -18 years of age or older -Authorized to work in the U.S. -Upbeat, energetic personality -Able to lift and transport 50 lbs or more -Willing and able to work long hours on consecutive days -Demonstrated excellence in verbal communication with colleagues and management -A self-starter who is willing to help and support colleagues HOW TO APPLY Please submit an application at COMPENSATION We will hire Site Assistants as Independent Contractors at a pay rate of $16.00/hour, and provide one meal for every 4 hours of work. Email us with any questions!