Venue Assistant

Job Description

The Collins Collective is an established brand in the Ann Arbor/Chelsea Michigan area, known for superior customer service, attention to detail, and first-class event design and planning. Family owned and operated, the Collins Co takes pride in offering flexible work environments, opportunities for education and learning among industry leaders and professionals, as well as growth within the organization with both part-time and full-time positions.

The Venue Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Venue Lead and Director of Design with the daily operations of events scheduled at the Venue along with other tasks necessary for the preparation of, and clean up after all events.

Work hours: position is part-time and paid hourly - hours are dependent upon event schedule & venue needs. The event schedule ultimately determines work schedule and nights and weekends are required.

Position requires flexibility of time as well as work location. Collins Collective owns 2 venues in Chelsea Michigan and staff is required to be flexible with work location as dependent upon event schedule. This is an entry level position.

Starting Pay: $12.50/hr+, dependent upon experience

Reports to: Venue Lead & Director of Design as needed

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist with set up of venue for events based on directions from Venue Lead and client’s online planning software (setting out tables & chairs - indoor & outdoor, stock bathrooms etc)

Assist with clean up of venue at end of night and week following once events are complete (stacking chairs, picking up tables, sweeping, moping, pulling trash etc)

Assist with event execution, including but not limited to maintaining clean bathrooms & general venue grounds during event, ensure safety of guests by following proper codes & protocols, etc

Assist with directing outside vendors & catering with proper protocols of use of building during event

Part-time