Community Arts Events Assistant

Intro/Program Description: Goddard Riverside’s Community Arts Program is based at the Bernie Wohl Center, which has become a vibrant cultural hub on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, providing the highest quality performing and visual arts events, resources for artists, and experience and exposure to the arts for all people. The most successful candidate will possess a positive and flexible attitude, experience or background in technical/production assistance and operating front/back of house for special events, and a passion for serving the community.

Position Summary: This Front / Back of House position assists with event production at the direction of the Community Arts Coordinator and Community Arts Director, including: setup, execution, and breakdown of events; greeting and directing guests; staying apprised of a changing event schedule; helping to track attendance data; and attending to facility maintenance needs. The Events Assistant is integral in helping to create a welcoming, positive, and safe environment at the Bernie Wohl Center for all visitors, guests, and participants.

Schedule: Flexible, Tuesday-Saturday (Afternoons and evenings with some flexibility depending on scheduled events)

Hourly Rate: $23.00/hr