Event Attendant

About the role

This is a part-time, casual position within the Department of Public Works. The individual in this role will assist and support events at City-owned parks and the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, including but not limited to weddings, festivals, and various private and public functions. The Event Attendant is responsible for opening, monitoring, and securing the facility before, during, and after each event. Duties include enforcing event policies, monitoring and restocking supplies as needed, and ensuring the overall safety and functionality of the venue. Occasionally, the Event Attendant may also provide tours of the Freighthouse.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage with the onsite point of contact during events
• Interact professionally and courteously with coordinators, renters, vendors, guests, and the public to ensure exemplary customer service
• Complete pre- and post-event checklists to confirm facility readiness and accurate inventory levels
• Conduct inventory of tables and chairs before and after events
• Coordinate event