Event Support Associate
Job details
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $29,120/yr
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Job Overview
Are you looking to be part of an innovative team of professionals dedicated to telling South Carolina's diverse stories? As the storytellers of South Carolina, the South Carolina State Museum (SCSM) shares the state's rich natural history, cultural diversity, innovative spirit, and artistic creativity through its permanent collections, educational programs, exhibitions, and digital resources.
The Event Support Associate supports event operations at the South Carolina State Museum by preparing event spaces, maintaining cleanliness, assisting during events, and restoring facilities afterward. The role ensures that all event areas meet established standards while safeguarding museum property and exhibits.
Job Responsibilities
• Prepare event spaces by setting up tables, chairs, linens, staging, and equipment according to event diagrams and specifications.
• Arrange and reset areas for various functions, including weddings, corporate events, and public programs.
• Maintain cleanliness of event spaces before, during, and after events.
• Collect, remove, and properly dispose of trash, recycling, and event-related waste.
• Break down event setups and return spaces to standard configurations following events.
• Clean and sanitize event areas to ensure readiness for subsequent use.
• Move, store, and organize furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage, prep, and loading areas.
• Provide occasional gallery monitoring to support the safety of exhibits and guests.
• Adhere to all museum policies and procedures to protect facilities and collections.
• Collaborate with museum staff, event coordinators, and external vendors to support event operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Duties
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including setup diagrams.
• Reliability and punctuality, with availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Minimum Qualifications
• Familiarity with event operations or facility support services.
Work Environment
Other Qualifications
• Candidates must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency State Museum Commission Address 301 Gervais StreetColumbia, South Carolina, 29202 Phone803-898-4939