Local Event Staff

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Water Lantern Festival Full time

**Description**:
**Job Description: Local Event Staff**:

- Company: Water Lantern Festival
- Location: Melbourne, VIC, AUS**:3 Day Event**
- Position Type: Part-Time, Event-Based
- Reports To: Event Coordinator

**About Water Lantern Festival**:

- Water Lantern Festival is a community-focused event that brings people together to celebrate creativity, connection, and hope through the beauty of lantern-lit waters. We are seeking dedicated Local Event Staff to join our core team and ensure our events run smoothly.

**Job Summary**:

- As Local Event Staff at Water Lantern Festival, you’ll be a key part of our team, ensuring our events run smoothly by tackling a variety of tasks and supporting on-site operations. Expect long, rewarding days filled with hands-on work, from setup to teardown, with the chance to grow through training and potentially step into the Event Coordinator role. Get ready to dive in—whether picking up trash or wading in water, you’ll embrace the fun of getting a little dirty while creating unforgettable experiences

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Event Support: Assist with setup, execution, and teardown of event activities, including lantern distribution, guest check-in, and site preparation.
- Staff Coordination: Help manage and direct local staff and volunteers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule.
- Guest Interaction: Provide friendly, professional assistance to attendees, answering questions and resolving minor issues to enhance their experience.
- Logistics Assistance: Support the Event Coordinator with inventory checks, equipment handling, and other operational needs.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the core team to maintain a positive, organized environment and ensure all aspects of the event run smoothly.
- Training Participation: Engage in training sessions to learn event management skills, with the potential to advance to the Event Coordinator role.

**Qualifications**:

- Age: Must be 18 years or older.
- Location: Must live in or near the event area.
- Experience: Prior experience in event support, customer service, or team coordination preferred but not required.
- Skills:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
- Basic problem-solving and organizational abilities.
- Availability: Complete availability on event weekends.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Attributes: Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn with a team-oriented mindset.

**Growth Opportunities**:

- This role offers significant room for professional development. As a Local Event Staff, you will have the opportunity to:

- Receive hands-on training in event management.
- Develop leadership skills through staff oversight.
- Train to become a full Event Coordinator, with the potential to take over the role and lead future Water Lantern Festival events.

**Why Join Us?**:

- Be part of a passionate team creating memorable experiences for thousands of attendees.
- Gain valuable skills in event planning and coordination.
- Contribute to a meaningful community event while growing your career.

**How to Apply**:

- Video Submission (required): As the first round of our interview process, we require a video submission. Applications without a video will not be considered.
- Video Requirements:

- Duration: 3-5 minutes (please do not exceed this limit).
- Video Questions:

- Please address the following six questions in your video:

- Tell us about yourself (e.g., education, hobbies, favorite food, favorite movie).
- If we spoke to your closest friends, what three words would they use to describe you, and why?
- Why are you interested in working at the Water Lantern Festival?
- What are your greatest strengths?
- What are your greatest weaknesses?
- Can you share an example of a time you demonstrated leadership?

Ensure your video is clear, professional, and showcases your enthusiasm for the role. We look forward to learning more about you

**Salary**:
$24 - $26 per hour



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