Zoo SpecialEvents Assistant

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Zoo Special Events Assistant

Milwaukee County Zoo

Hourly Pay Range: $24.52 - $28.44

Closing Date: 4/3/2025 or upon receipt of the first 50 applications

Job Summary: With direction from the Events Manager, the Zoo Special Events Assistant will coordinate, develop and implement special events to increase revenue and attendance. This role will also manage event logistics, including entertainment, programming, and volunteer duties. Ensure successful, organized, and well-designed public events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of events from concept to completion. Assist in executing more than 20 annual events to generate attendance and revenue. Develop new events, activities, and programming. Create contingency plans for adverse weather conditions.
• Effectively communicate event operations and logistics with Zoo divisions. Coordinate volunteer job responsibilities and duties.
• Coordinate online event registration through the point-of-sale system with the Administration and Finance Division. Track attendees, sales, and final registration lists.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing for entertainment. Research and follow trends for new entertainment options.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with community partners and event sponsors. Fulfill sponsor agreements. Request donations.
• Maintain assigned special event operating budget, track expenditures, revenues and payments through financial system. Assist with profit and loss statements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current resident of the state of Wisconsin.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license, able to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a closely related field.
• At least one (1) year of experience in Special Events Management.
• Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Able to lift/carry and push/pull up to 60lbs.
• Willing and able to work irregular hours due to frequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

• Zoological Department, 10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America