Event Attendant

Reports to

Director of Special Events & Rentals

 Classification

Regular, part time, non-exempt

About the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation

The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) is a nonprofit that operates the El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park located in downtown Santa Barbara. As a historical museum and archaeological site, SBTHP provides docent-led tours, living history programs and other educational programming that addresses the history of the region’s multi-ethnic past and present.

Scope of Position

The Event Attendant is scheduled to work private events at Casa de la Guerra and El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park and occasionally for Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) sponsored events.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome and orient renters/vendors/guests to Presidio or Casa de la Guerra facilities.

• Assist with event set-up, including moving chairs and tables when needed.

• Implements the rules and guidelines of SBTHP with the renters, vendors (such as catering, party rentals, music, florists, etc.), and guests during the event, set-up, and tear down.

• Maintains, protects, and secures the historic properties and structures throughout duration of each event, including opening and closing facilities, and arming/disarming the alarm system.

• Ensures parking and noise are appropriate to the event and do not conflict with general safety, the visitor experience, or neighboring businesses.

• Provide staff support/troubleshooting to renters as needed.

• Light maintenance of sites, including occasional sweeping, raking, picking up trash as necessary.

• Restock restroom supplies and maintain restrooms in clean condition as needed.

• Coordinate and maintain communication with SBTHP staff and volunteers during open hours to ensure that event is successful and the public’s enjoyment of SBTHP sites is unhampered.

• Represent SBTHP as needed to visitors to El Presidio SHP and the Casa by answering questions about general history, site rental, operating hours, etc.

• Opportunities may arise to work additional hours beyond those scheduled in accordance with this job description to assist with other organizational tasks such as visitor center duties and SBTHP’s public programs, as needed.

• SBTHP is a diverse organization with a small staff and many activities. All staff members, including the Event Attendant, must be versatile and cooperative in carrying out a variety of responsibilities and duties, as assigned by the Rental and Development Coordinator and/or the Associate Director of Advancement.

Qualifications and Requirements

Outgoing and confident manner; ability to work independently; to perform well under pressure and deal with awkward situations; excellent human relations skills; good verbal skills; dependable; able to work outdoors; able to understand and follow detailed directions; able to adapt to last minute changes required. Reliable transportation, and availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and to work varying shifts required. Must be age 21 or over. Interest in history and museums; previous event experience preferred. A high school education/G.E.D., plus two years’ experience in a similar position with a public-facing role preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 35 lbs.

Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to reach overhead

Hearing acuity to perform communication with members of the public via telephone.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Usual Schedule

A minimum of 10 hours per week (40 hours per month) dependent on rental and organizational activity.

Salary

$19/hour

Deadline for Application

Open until filled

Application Process

Please submit application and resume to Jordan Hitchens, jordan@sbthp.org.