Event Staff

Fair Assistant – Temporary Event Staff Location: Boston, MA Pay: $19/hour Employment Type: Temporary / Event-Based Dates: Thursday, October 22 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 Interview Process: 15-minute Teams interview About The Opportunity We are seeking friendly, polished, and dependable Fair Assistants to support a major contemporary art fair taking place at the SoWa Power Station in Boston’s South End. This is a great short-term opportunity for candidates who enjoy working with people and providing an excellent guest experience in a busy, high-energy environment. Fair Assistants will be part of the front-line event team, welcoming attendees, helping with admission, answering questions, and ensuring guests have a positive experience throughout the event. Art or gallery experience is not required. We are primarily looking for candidates with strong customer service skills who are professional, personable, and comfortable interacting with the public. Schedule Candidates Must Be Available For The Full Event Schedule Thursday, October 22: 3:15 PM–9:15 PM Friday, October 23: 11:45 AM–8:15 PM Saturday, October 24: 9:45 AM–7:15 PM Sunday, October 25: 9:45 AM–6:15 PM Training will take place at the beginning of Thursday’s shift. A prescheduled one-hour unpaid lunch break will be provided during the longer shifts. Responsibilities Greet and welcome event attendees in a friendly and professional manner Scan tickets and assist with guest entry Provide box office support as assigned Use a POS system to process transactions; no cash handling required Usher and direct guests throughout the venue Answer general questions and provide event information Help guests navigate the fair and venue Deliver excellent customer service in a busy event environment Maintain a polished and professional presence while representing the event Assist the event team with additional guest-facing responsibilities as needed Ideal Candidate We Are Looking For Candidates Who Are Friendly, outgoing, and approachable Polished and professional Comfortable speaking with and assisting a wide variety of people Reliable, punctual, and committed to working the full event Able to remain calm and helpful in a busy, high-volume environment Comfortable standing and interacting with guests for extended periods Strong communicators with excellent customer service skills Preferred Experience Previous experience in a customer-facing environment is strongly preferred. Relevant backgrounds may include: Hospitality Retail Hotels or restaurants Event or venue staffing Guest services Museums or galleries Reception/front desk Box office Customer service Apply by sending your resume to lmanning@naglergroup.com #TNG123