The Event and Program Assistant is a full time employee of the Hillcrest Business Association (40 hours a week) and reports to the Executive Director. The position assists in implementing programs related to the HBA’s regular special events, the weekly Hillcrest Farmers Market, and programs related to organizational operation.
The activities of the Event & Program Assistant fall under these areas:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be available to work Sundays.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Event Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Nonprofit Management, Urban Studies / Community Development, or Journalism.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent English written and verbal skills and Spanish highly desirable.
• Proficient in website management (e.g., Squarespace) and email platforms (e.g., Constant Contact)
• Strong customer service and public engagement abilities
• Event planning and on-site coordination experience
• Vendor recruitment, communication, and management skills
• Highly organized with strong time management and multitasking skills
• Comfortable working weekends and in outdoor environments
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented under pressure
• The ability to work well under deadlines, and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Business district, nonprofit organization experience is a plus.
  Job Type: Entry level full time (40 hours per week)
  Salary: DOE, health, matching retirement, sick and vacation time provided.

• Recruiting Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) members and sponsors to participate
• Coordinating and communicating with each week’s featured business
• Ensuring timely and clear communication with market managers and staff
• Supporting setup logistics and ensuring participants have what they need to succee