Events Support Staff (WAR/Part-Time)

Job Summary

Performs general operational assistance with setting up and breaking down equipment for a variety of events in Historic Yorktown, Riverwalk Landing, and the Yorktown Freight Shed. Distributes information and answers questions from visitors and the general public about upcoming special events, tourism businesses, and attractions.

Responsibilities

• Distributes information and answers questions from visitors and the general public about upcoming special events, tourism businesses, and attractions.
• Exercises considerable tact and courtesy when interacting with local businesses, vendors, contractors, freight shed renters, and the general public.
• Set up and break down a variety of equipment in a timely manner for scheduled special events in a variety of locations in Historic Yorktown throughout the year.
• Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions to supervisor.
• Affords assistance to visitors and the general public with answering questions about Historic Yorktown, businesses, and attractions in the area.
• Distributes tourism and event materials as needed.
• Informing the general public and freight shed renters of local regulations and policies.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the freight shed and event storage areas as well as the event trailer.
• Informs supervisor of any facility or equipment deficiencies, including utility vehicles, event trailer, storage areas, buildings, and grounds used for special events during the year.
• Ensures that all equipment is secured in storage rooms, and buildings are secured after assigned shift; informs supervisor if any areas or locations are unable to be secured.
• Interacts with local law enforcement and Fire and Life Safety personnel during events.
• Work is performed mostly outdoors and under varying weather conditions; may require working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays to support year-round events in Yorktown.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent, and work experience involving public contact, general experience working special events which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Supplemental Information

• General knowledge of the Historic Yorktown area’s major points of interest and providing directions.
• Good working knowledge of industrial housekeeping preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use logical problem-solving techniques in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work in a disciplined, reliable, and self-motivated manner.
• Must be able to work independently and have the ability to follow directions.
• Requires regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking/running over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, kneeling, leaping, jumping down, standing in place or continual walking, lifting and carrying moderate to heavy items (minimum of 50 pounds) on a consistent basis.
• Must be able to drive a utility vehicle and be able to work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.

Benefits

This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history, background, and DMV record checks. There are no benefits associated with this position.

Contact Information

• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Do you have a valid driver's license from the Commonwealth of Virginia?
• Are you able to work evenings and weekends?
• Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)