Event Ambassador

at  San Francisco Parks Alliance

Description:
Title: Event Ambassador
Reports to: Project Coordinator, Activation
Status: Part-time, non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
Location: Hybrid. Official work address is 455 9th St. San Francisco, CA 94103
Salary: $25.50/hr

LENGTH OF EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of customer facing work experience

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) preferred

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Demonstrates proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibits a consistently reliable work ethic, ensuring timely and effective responses to communications.
• Shows resilience in challenges, excelling under pressure with diplomacy and tact.
• Takes a proactive, self-driven approach, excelling independently whether in the office or a hybrid and remote setting.
• Willingness to take on diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Punctual and ready for meetings, and work events

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Must be available to work mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed upon programming requirements.
• Complete training for and have ability to drive company vehicle at events; must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must plan accordingly to ensure prompt arrival at the work sites for every shift
• Ability to climb a flight of stairs and lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Willing to assist with manual labor for set-up and takedown (sweeping/cleaning up, taking garbage to the dumpster, etc.)
• Willing to work outside in all-weather conditions.

• Monitor site for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of visitors
• Manage set-up and breakdown of the site
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with site hosts, local service providers, property managers, merchants, SFPA partners, and staff members.
• Provide overall site management and workflow oversight for space.
• Conduct surveys plus additional data collection as needed and timely completion of all related data entry.
• Ensure sites are clean and free of debris prior to scheduled event/activation and before departing the site.
• Track number of event attendees, on-site media, any sponsor, vendor, or public feedback. Document events and programming with reports and pictures.
• Advise Project Coordinator of trends and activity at sites.
• Respond to community inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with promotional implementation (poster distribution etc.) citywide and locally as needed.
• Take notes and multiple photos using a camera phone to upload into post-event log.
• Answer any questions guests might have regarding Entwined
• Actively speak to guests about the San Francisco Parks Alliance
• Make the space welcoming, safe and fun!
• Greet the scheduled artists and lend a helping hand when possible
• Remind guests about the general rules and safety
• Identifying and selecting event venues
• Planning and coordinating all aspects of the event, including logistics, catering, decorations, and entertainment
• Coordinating with other departments and external vendors to ensure the event runs smoothly
• Developing and managing the event budget
• Promoting and marketing the event
• Coordinating and managing volunteer efforts
• Managing membership and sales using SFPA point of sale
• Evaluating the success of the event and providing feedback for future events