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Special Events Coordinator
Nashville Zoo
Nashville, USA
Junior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
$18.76—$19.32 USD
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Skills
- Requirements and Qualifications:
- Able to work independently to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to self-direct work tasks while ensuring safety and productivity.
- Excellent organizational, analytical and creative skills, results and detail oriented.
- Must be flexible and adaptable, able to perform physically demanding work in a variety of conditions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with clients, guests, and other Zoo staff
- Must represent the Zoo in positive manner at all times
- Able to take full initiative in starting and completing tasks
- Must be proficient in spreadsheet and document applications (Excel, Word, Outlook etc) including basic budgeting and accounting procedures.
- Accurate and efficient, time management skills.
- Able and willing to work a non-standard workweek, including nights and weekends and a flexible schedule with overtime as needed.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and 2+ years’ experience in event production or planning; preferably in a non-profit environment.
- Uniform Requirements: Primarily business casual with Zoo logoed shirt provided for public and private event days as needed.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Characteristics
- Excellent interpersonal skills with clients, guests and staff
- Able and willing to work a non-standard work week, including nights and weekends and a flexible schedule with overtime as needed.
- Physical Requirements: Staff must frequently stand and walk for extended periods outside year-round in inclement weather conditions such as extreme high/low temperatures, snow and rain conditions. This role Interacts with guests throughout their shift, and occasionally lift, carry, or move items minimum of 50 lbs, such as program materials, supplies, or event equipment. Must be able to work on ladders, scaffolding and lifts. This role requires clear verbal communication, strong customer‐service skills, and the ability to project one’s voice during programs, tours, and presentations. Employees regularly work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and may be exposed to noise, crowds, dust, and routine cleaning agents. Staff must safely navigate public areas, stairs, and uneven surfaces, while operating basic equipment such as radios, tablets, microphones, and point‐of‐sale systems. Positions may involve flexibility, professionalism, and adherence to safety and guest‐interaction protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Pre-employment requirements:
- Nashville Zoo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and maintains a drug-free work environment. All employment is at-will.
- All candidates are required to successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening prior to hire.
- Pay Range$18.76—$19.32 USD
Qualifications
- Able to work independently to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to self-direct work tasks while ensuring safety and productivity.
- Excellent organizational, analytical and creative skills, results and detail oriented.
- Must be flexible and adaptable, able to perform physically demanding work in a variety of conditions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with clients, guests, and other Zoo staff
- Must represent the Zoo in positive manner at all times
- Able to take full initiative in starting and completing tasks
- Must be proficient in spreadsheet and document applications (Excel, Word, Outlook etc) including basic budgeting and accounting procedures.
- Accurate and efficient, time management skills.
- Able and willing to work a non-standard workweek, including nights and weekends and a flexible schedule with overtime as needed.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and 2+ years’ experience in event production or planning; preferably in a non-profit environment.
- Uniform Requirements: Primarily business casual with Zoo logoed shirt provided for public and private event days as needed.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Characteristics
- Excellent interpersonal skills with clients, guests and staff
- Able and willing to work a non-standard work week, including nights and weekends and a flexible schedule with overtime as needed.
- Physical Requirements: Staff must frequently stand and walk for extended periods outside year-round in inclement weather conditions such as extreme high/low temperatures, snow and rain conditions. This role Interacts with guests throughout their shift, and occasionally lift, carry, or move items minimum of 50 lbs, such as program materials, supplies, or event equipment. Must be able to work on ladders, scaffolding and lifts. This role requires clear verbal communication, strong customer‐service skills, and the ability to project one’s voice during programs, tours, and presentations. Employees regularly work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and may be exposed to noise, crowds, dust, and routine cleaning agents. Staff must safely navigate public areas, stairs, and uneven surfaces, while operating basic equipment such as radios, tablets, microphones, and point‐of‐sale systems. Positions may involve flexibility, professionalism, and adherence to safety and guest‐interaction protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Nashville Zoo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and maintains a drug-free work environment. All employment is at-will.
- All candidates are required to successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening prior to hire.
- Pay Range$18.76—$19.32 USD
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