The Albert C. Wiltshire Employment Center recruits qualified candidates for positions within the Brooklyn Navy Yard, a 300-acre industrial park housing over 400+ businesses within the manufacturing, food, media, technology, and creative fields.

A Brooklyn Navy Yard-based green roof farming business is seeking a part-time temporary Event Crew to set up, execute, and break down events. In addition, the event crew will support Event Captains on day-of event tasks, assist with vendor and rental load-in and load-out, operating building freight elevator, welcome guests, answering questions about the company, and book, facilitate, and help host private eveents at our Sunset Park farm.

SCHEDULE:

Candidates should be able to commit to a partial season on the farm, from approximately late April-early November, ranging from 15-25 hours/week, with opportunities to work more as the season ramps up during late Summer through early Fall.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up, execute, and break down events; support Event Captains on day-of event tasks
• Assist with vendor and rental load-in and load-out, operating building freight elevator
• Welcome guests, answering questions about the farm, and represent the company with courteousness and respect, helping to create a welcoming environment for all
• Maintain a professional, helpful presence and enforce farm policies firmly but kindly
• Undertake facilities-related tasks such as trash removal, clean up, furniture moving, and other miscellaneous but important tasks; help support positive and smooth vendor operations on-site
• Communicate and work closely with the Programming & Events team, and collaborate with team members across other departments
• Support other Crew members with tasks and responsibilities, contributing to a positive, respectful, and enjoyable work environment
• Potential for leading farm tours if candidate demonstrates interest and talent in this area
• Potential for facilities and farming-related work if candidate demonstrates interest and talent in this area, as such work is available

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS MANY OF THE QUALIFICATIONS BELOW:

• Is energetic, eager to learn new skills, and has a great work ethic; some prior service experience preferred
• Is a doer: upon finishing a task, will immediately begin undertaking another
• Values teamwork, and readily jumps in to help fellow Event Crew and the Event Captains
• Is an excellent communicator
• Has some knowledge of, or is passionate about, local and sustainable food and beverage
• Loves working outdoors in any weather
• Can take direction and is a team player
• Can manage and balance their time effectively; is punctual
• Can adapt and problem solve when needed
• Can stand for long periods of time, lift and move furniture (up to 50 pounds)
• Must be available to work nights and weekends
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus, though not required

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $21.51 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11205: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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