Events Associate Per-Diem (On-Call)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site staffing support for fundraising and community-facing events.
  • Aid with registration, guest flow, hospitality, set-up, break-down, and event troubleshooting.
  • Support staff, vendors, volunteers, and participants during events and help ensure programs run smoothly, safely, and on schedule.
  • Serve as a calm, professional, and responsive presence during live events, including evening and weekend assignments.
• Provide staffing support for overnight Sleep Out events.
  • Maintain structure, safety, logistics, and participant communication during overnights.
  • Assist with participant needs, transitions in the event schedule, and coordination with CHNJ staff.
• Support pre-event logistics.
  • Prepare materials, organize supplies, prepare nametags, pack event kits, and confirm readiness for event day.
  • Support post-event wrap-up, return of supplies, and reorganization of materials for future use.
• Support event set-up and break down and volunteer coordination.
  • Help inventory, organize, store, transport, load, and unload supplies, signage, collateral, and participant materials.
• Support youth and alumni speaker activities.
  • Interact professionally and respectfully with Covenant House youth and alumni who participate in events.
  • Support youth and alumni speakers before, during, and after events in coordination with CHNJ staff.

Requirements

• Reliable availability during peak event periods, including occasional overnight shifts.
• Strong execution and follow-through on assigned responsibilities.
• Smooth logistical support before, during, and after events.
• Positive experience for participants, speakers, donors, and staff.
• Professional and respectful support of youth and alumni involved in events.

Skills

• Support for Covenant House New Jersey's mission serving youth experiencing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking.
• Experience in events, hospitality, nonprofit programs, customer service, community engagement, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work respectfully with donors, volunteers, youth and alumni.
• Comfort with basic technology and ability to help others use online tools and platforms.

Experience and Skills

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts.
• Valid driver's license and transportation required.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $18.71

Schedule

This is an on-call, per diem role with hours driven by the CHNJ event calendar. There are no guaranteed weekly hours. Candidates should be available for variable assignments during peak months, including some evenings, weekends, and overnight events.