Event Operations Crew Member (Part-Time)

Overview

This part-time role involves setting up and breaking down meeting rooms, exhibit halls and ballrooms at Huntington Place, a convention center in Detroit, Michigan. The post sits within Production Services and reports to a Production Services Supervisor.

What you'll do

• Set up and break down meeting rooms, exhibit halls, ballrooms and other event areas to client specifications.
• Move and stage furniture, equipment and other event assets.
• Lay out rooms accurately using floorplans and blueprints.
• Operate forklifts, material carts, scissor lifts and boom lifts safely.
• Clean and maintain equipment so it stays ready for use.
• Work alongside team members under a Shift Supervisor to keep setups on schedule.
• Follow venue safety standards and operating procedures.

What you need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years of facility or similar work; hospitality or event experience preferred
• Ability to read floorplans and blueprints
• Experience with material handling and power-assisted equipment
• Able to stand, walk, lift, push and pull for long periods and work at heights using lifts
• Available for evenings, weekends and holidays

Schedule

Flexible hours that can include evenings, weekends and holidays, based on event schedules.

About Huntington Place

Huntington Place is a convention center in Detroit, Michigan, with meeting rooms, exhibit halls and ballrooms. It offers free secured onsite parking.