Events Staff

Casual Part-Time; Hourly Non-Exempt

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

About The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity for all learners. We forge connections with artists, community partners and neighbors to work on behalf of children, youth and families. We have a vision to transform education. We believe people of all ages can benefit from different types of learning experiences. We value Learning, Experimentation, Partnerships, Diversity, Kindness, Good Design as well as Art and Artists, and Reflection and Improvement.

About the Position

Events Staff assist the special events team in set- up, and break-down of all events, including but not limited to client rentals, weddings, and internal events. The position will require applicant to be available for evening and weekend hours.

Essential Job Functions:

• Under the Supervision of the Events Operations Manager, follows event plans for set-up and tear down of tables, chairs, couches, rugs, supplies, decorations,
• Assembles seating and table arrangements that comply with applicable building and fire code regulations.
• Ensures proper care, movement, and storage of all equipment such as tables, chairs, risers, dance floor,
• Sets up lighting and sound equipment
• Inspects equipment for damage after use and checks equipment against an inventory
• Provides customer service as needed and dispenses useful information to event-goers.
• Ensures the event space is clean and
• Understand, follow and enforce established Museum policies and
• Understand and be able to perform emergency procedures (i.e. fire evacuation, accident reporting).
• Follows appropriate safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials
• At times the position is required to staff exhibits and work the floor or help at the front desk during an

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time based on business needs and in support of the mission of Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.

• Event set up and breakdown experience preferred.
• Experience working in a time sensitive and fast paced environment is a plus. Employee will be asked to complete a task quickly and efficiently during event shifts.
• Ability to understand and follow event plans and written/verbal directions with accuracy is required.
• Position involves exposure to large numbers of children and exposure to germs associated with working in public attraction.
• Handles emergency situations as they arise, and monitors to ensure overall safety of visitors and staff.
• Must be available on an as-needed basis with in a two week notice.

Work Environment, Hours of Work, and Travel Requirements:

• Hours required: This position requires flexible availability, evenings, weekends, nighttime, or daytime shifts as assigned.
• Able and willing to work in a variety of settings, both inside and outside. Position/job duties will be inside museum facilities and outside museum as needed.

Clearances:

• FBI fingerprints, PA Child Abuse History Certificate (Act 33) and PA State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34) are required.

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by local, state, or federal law.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our online application found at:

https://pittsburghkids.org/about/careers-opportunities/careers/