SUMMARY

Under the Events Manager's direction, we seek motivated and detail-oriented Event Staff to assist in the setup, execution, and cleanup of various events. The ideal candidate will maintain proper setup and breakdown of event space, provide exceptional customer service, and ensure all guests have a positive experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe including diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and learning outcomes for all. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally, in building a welcoming workplace culture and /or externally, ensuring inclusive engagement with families, donors, media, vendors, allies, and others.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Set up events according to the event orders and company standards.
• Greet guests and assist with crowd management.
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper setup of event areas.
• Provide exceptional customer service and address any guest concerns or special requests.
• Collaborate with the kitchen and other staff members to ensure smooth event execution.
• Perform post-event cleanup tasks, including clearing dishes, cleaning tables, and storing equipment.

This is an in-person position.

Job Type: Per Diem / Part Time

Shift and Schedule: Weekends as needed / Evenings as needed 

The above responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Experience in setting and executing events successfully.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly for event setup and breakdown.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience using cleaning tools and equipment for event space maintenance.
• Strong customer service skills, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
• Attention to detail, organization skills, and the ability to work in various physical positions, including standing, sitting, and walking.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be proficient in English to carry out work as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands include dexterity in operating office machines and supplies, including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, facsimile machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods are common.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Gann Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

ACCOMMODATION

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

About Gann Academy

Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty made up of both Jewish and non-Jewish educators facilitate the student journey. We seek teachers who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally. In growing our department, we are particularly interested in expanding the diversity of voices in our literature faculty. We are also interested in candidates who can help the department envision opportunities for collaboration across the humanities.  BENEFITS Gann Academy is an independent high school in Waltham, MA that offers a competitive, and comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies – paid vacation, paid sick days, and roughly 20 additional paid days off - based on the Jewish calendar. It is truly a unique and generous benefits package offered only at Gann! Employer match Retirement (403B), and Health and Dental insurance, are just a few of t...he benefits offered to eligible employees upon day one of joining the Gann community. Hungry? Gann has a full-service kosher dairy dining hall complete with a fresh salad bar and hot bar. Gann offers an attractive physical environment with bright spaces, FREE parking, and extensive fitness facilities available for our faculty and staff. Gann celebrates a community of smart, collaborative, and compassionate professionals; Gann staff/faculty tout the support and teamwork of their colleagues as a highlight of their Gann experience and one in which Gann is different from any other school or community. Come find out for yourself!

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