Historic Home Event Staff

Job Description

Title: Historic Home Event Staff

Unit: Part-Time Non-Unit

Department: Administration - Historic Home

Reports to: Director of On Campus and Historic Home Events

Date: January 29, 2025

General Summary: The Historic Home Event Staff will provide back-up support to the Director of On Campus and Historic Home Events managing Middlesex Community College's Historic Property and Special Events. The Historic Home Event Staff will be required to work some nights and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee events scheduled at the historic home.
• Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of décor.
• Assist in the implementation of events for organizations and those open to the general public.
• Collaborates with vendors and external organizations for arrival and set-up needs.
• Contacts, coordinates and confirms beverage service when needed.
• Coordinate with all vendors for events, ensuring they are on schedule and meeting their obligations.
• Quickly identify and resolve any issues that may arise during events.
• Ensure event setups are completed on schedule and in alignment of event plan.
• Oversee the dismantling of event elements and ensure proper cleanup procedures are followed.
• Promotes and maintains positive community relations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

• High School diploma/GED or Higher
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of modern office equipment, including the use of computers.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to respond effectively in dynamic customer interactions
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Ability to resolve problems and to develop relevant alternatives and recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to be detail oriented.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to foster positive public relations and engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and roles.
• Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in customer service, hospitality, or event coordinator
• Familiarity with coordinating catering and beverage services
• Experience working with vendors and community organizations