Part-Time Seasonal Events Crew Member Needed

Colonial Gardens & Farms is more than just a garden center—we are a destination for experiences that connect people with nature through plants, food, and events. Our Events Team plays a key role in creating memorable experiences for our guests, from lively music events and farm festivals to private celebrations and educational field trips.

Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences for guests in a lively event setting? Colonial Gardens is looking for enthusiastic Events Crew Members to join our team.

Hourly Range: $14.00-$16.00 an hour - Part-Time Seasonal Position through October 2026! Required Availability must be available nights & weekends.

The role of a Crew Member is vital for creating memorable experiences during public and private events. Focused on efficiency and quality, the Crew Member engages with guests, assists in event preparations, and facilitates smooth transactions, all of which support the organization in achieving its operational goals and upholding its core values.

By actively participating in event setup and teardown, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace, the Crew Member will contribute significantly to strengthening the organization’s reputation as a leading destination for events. Their commitment to safety and individual productivity will enhance team efficiency and elevate the overall guest experience, ultimately advancing the organization's mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Task Completion: Efficiently complete assigned tasks and work orders to meet daily operational goals and deadlines.
• Individual Productivity: Maximize personal output to support overall team efficiency and achieve operational goals.
• Work Quality: Consistently perform all duties to a high standard, ensuring events integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Work Safely: Adhere to safety protocols and best practices to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.

Essential Job Duties:

• Create a welcoming atmosphere to ensure all guests enjoy a warm and secure experience during public and private events
• Build a positive rapport with guests while assisting with event activities
• Engage proactively with guests and team members to ensure seamless operations throughout all events
• Assist with event setup and teardown, ensuring efficiency and cleanliness
• Provide bar and table service for public and private events
• Efficiently handle ticket sales, concessions, and gift shop transactions, as well as customer transactions at festival ticket booths, bars, and merchandise stands
• Process daily customer transactions through various systems including point of sale and phone orders, ensuring a smooth checkout experience
• Guide visitors through festivals, field trips, and educational experiences, ensuring they have a seamless and enjoyable time
• Assist in stocking, merchandising, and maintaining designated areas, including watering, pruning, deadheading, and displaying plants to enhance their appeal
• Assemble kits for educational programs and field trips as required
• Provide knowledgeable assistance to customers during events, festivals, and workshops, providing recommendations on potting soil, containers, fertilizers, and pest control
• Follow daily checklists and complete additional tasks or projects as assigned by department leaders to maintain operational efficiency
• Uphold a tidy, safe, and organized workspace to promote the well-being of customers and team members alike

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and foster company’s core values
• Other job duties as assigned

Competencies for Success:

• Job & Technical Expertise: Demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a technical or functional area.
• Results Orientation: Focus on the desired result of individual or teamwork, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.
• Customer Service & Retention: Demonstrate concern for satisfying external and/or internal customers.
• Personal Accountability: Take responsibility for individual or team performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, and requesting feedback.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required: Must be at least 21 years of age to legally serve or pour alcohol
• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Required: Must have availability to work on weekends
• Preferred: 1+ years of events and hospitality experience
• Preferred: 1+ years working experience in farming, landscaping, nursery, garden center, or a related industry

We honor our core values and expect our employees to as well. They are work hard, take pride in your work, be optimistic and respectful, show commitment, and continually grow.

We invite individuals who think like we do and will position us for major organizational growth to apply today. Join us in revolutionizing the green industry!

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