Succop Nature Park Event Staff

Succop Nature Park, located on 50 acres in Penn Township, contains two ponds, walking trails, and open natural spaces which offer a perfect back drop for events rentals at the Marcraig House and Pavilion. The Event Staff complete a variety of assigned tasks in preparation for, during, and after wedding and event rentals at Succop Nature Park. The peak season is between April and October.

This seasonal position for 8-24 hours per week is responsible for: cleaning the event pavilion, house, and restrooms, organizing tables, chairs, and linens, maintaining the grounds in a safe and clean manner, talking with day of coordinators and/or designated contact to ensure a smooth event, and ensuring guests are provided with the utmost attention throughout their experience.

Primary Duties
Facility
Set-up tables and chairs, ensuring they are clean and well-presented.
Place signs and hooks.
Clean and disinfect restrooms; replace can liners, hand soap, and toilet paper.
Clean event shelter, dispose of trash and recycling.
Stock/replenish trash can liners in all public areas.
Assist with parking/traffic during events.
Mop or vacuum floors at end of night.
Assist caterers with specific event set-up and clean-up.
Assist caterers with guest services.

Grounds
Walk rental area removing trash and managing goose droppings.
Clean-up patios, entrances, walkways and driveways with the leaf blower.

Other Duties
Unload dishwasher in morning; reload and activate dishwasher at end of night.
Fold clean towels to restock areas; put dirty wet towels on dry rack at end of night; put dirty towels in washer and dryer as needed.
Restock supply closets from back stock area.
Other jobs related to event preparation and/or assistance as directed by supervisor.

Skills and Competencies
Must provide own personal transportation to and from Succop Nature Park.
Must be in accordance with a specific dress code.
Must commit to a weekend schedule and be flexible to fill the shifts as needed; this is a Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday schedule, with both morning and evening shifts; occasional other days as needed.
Must pay attention to detail to ensure a smooth event

Background Check
Criminal and child clearance background checks are required for all ASWP staff, interns and volunteers.

Physical Abilities
Routinely required to carry equipment in excess of 50 lbs.
Routinely required to be on feet throughout the shift.
May be required to safely operate a Gator all-terrain vehicle and back up a trailer; on-site training available.
Must be able to scale ladders and walk on un-even terrain periodically.

Safety
All staff, interns and volunteers are required to review equipment safety standards as they relate to their duties.
Event Staff required to follow safety standards as outlined by supervisor.

Expectations
Report to work as assigned and meet with supervisor as needed.
Commit to 2 shifts per week.
Willingness to work either shift (AM: 8am-4pm; PM: 3:30pm-11:30pm)
Work independently as assigned.
Deliver work standards appropriate to abilities and according to the expectations of the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania.

Compensation
Salary is $14-15/hour, dependent upon experience. Audubon Society is dedicated to providing a competitive salary and a flexible work environment where we connect to nature every day. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

How to Apply
Submit resume and letter of introduction, via e-mail to: Karen Stein, Butler Centers Director, Audubon Society of Western PA; no phone calls please.