Wildlife Conservation Society is hiring: Seasonal Porter in New York

Job Description

Department: Business Services - Events & Catering
Title: Porter
Employment Type: Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Reports To: Events & Catering Manager, Events & Catering Assistant Manager

Position Description

Ideal candidate must be highly driven, maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast paced environment. The Events and Catering Porter is responsible for the transfer, set-up, break down, and cleaning for events.

Schedule

The work schedule for this seasonal position typically operates March – December. Must be able to work 2 to 5 days per week. Position requires flexible availability to work non-standard hours including morning, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Schedule may start as early as 6:00 a.m. and work as late as 4:00 a.m. May be required to work a 10-hour day or longer.

Position Responsibilities and Specifications

• Ability to work at a fast pace and coordinate multiple projects while assisting the catering events and culinary team in the set-up for all events according to the customizations specified on the Banquet Event Order
• Gathering, transporting, setting up, breaking down, and storing event equipment
• Filling pull sheet orders to gather equipment needed for specific events
• Loading and unloading supplies safely to and from appropriate vehicles and transporting to the location of the events
• Set up equipment needed for the success of the event including tables, chairs, dancefloor, linens, food service equipment, china, glassware, etc.
• Assist in bussing and running food, helping clear and replenish food items during events
• Set up, run, break down, and clean up sanitation area during larger events
• Dish and pot washing for events that require it
• Remove debris and empty trash receptacles from event space
• General cleaning and sanitation of event space, kitchen, sanit, dish room, restrooms, storage areas, carts, etc.
• Operate lightweight grounds keeping equipment including leaf blower and pressure washer
• Deep cleaning of equipment, walls, floors, vents, ceilings, vehicles, etc. as assigned
• Assist in inventorying, cleaning, and organizing all equipment
• Break down all equipment at the conclusion of events and ensure all items are put away and the event space is cleaned
• Follow safe storage, service, and sanitation practices
• Perform other related duties assigned by management

*May be required to work at other WCS facilities as necessary, including Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and New York Aquarium.

EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Qualification Requirements

Qualifications

• Prior Janitorial or Events, Conference services, Hotel, Banquet, or Restaurant experience preferred
• Must have flexible availability including day shift and night shift hours, weekends and holidays
• Must be reliable and dependable
• Must be able to work independently and/or within a team with limited supervision
• Strong customer service skills preferred
• Must possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, this position routinely requires standing, walking, holding/carrying, reaching, twisting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, kneeling/squatting, sitting, climbing stairs/ladders. Employee must have the ability to lift and/or move at least fifty pounds on a consistent basis. Ability to work in hot and drastically cold environments.

*May be required to work at other WCS facilities as necessary, including Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and New York Aquarium.

Salary Range: $17-20/hour