Event Host, Heritage Festivals - Seasonal
Company: WorldStrides
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and
experiential learning. The company was founded over 50 years ago
and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than
550,000 students annually from more than 5,000 K12 schools and
universities to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides
offers experiential learning programs in educational travel,
performing arts, language immersion, career exploration,
service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these
experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see
the world - and themselves - in new ways.
The Event Host is responsible for the oversight and execution of
assigned Heritage Festival events. The Event Host works to ensure
that the entire event runs smoothly, ensuring adherence to the
schedule, in the moment problem solving as issues arise, ensuring
all logistical components are being accurately executed, and
ensuring a high-quality experience for all event participants. The
Event Host works directly with venue partners, vendors, event
participants, and adjudicators to ensure a successful event. The
Event Host reports to the Event Coordinator.
Event Host Responsibilities
Serve as the on-site head of event
Own all elements tied to the on-site execution of the event
Manage event staff; Coordinate different teams and ensure they all
work together harmoniously
Master of Ceremonies for the event
Ensure on time execution of the event schedule; making in the
moment changes as necessary to avoid delays
Receive and direct event participants and adjudicators
Collaborate with venue partners, vendors, and adjudicators to
ensure smooth logistical execution of event
Answer questions and address concerns of our customers in a
service-oriented manner
Coordinate the receiving and inventorying of event supplies and
equipment
Ensure that the event space is clean prior to and after the
event
Be knowledgeable of all policies and procedures and ensure proper
implementation and execution by event staff
Ensure proper setup and breakdown of event space and A/V
Qualifications
Experience in event management
Excellent management, organizational, and planning skills
Strong leadership qualities
Ability to anticipate problems and make contingency plans
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Flexible and approachable
Outstanding solution-focused customer service skills
Physically able to fulfill responsibilities associated with event
execution. Festivals require physical exertion including climbing
stairs, lifting, long hours on your feet and walking, and exposure
to weather (hot or cold).
Field
Experience in event management
Excellent management, organizational, and planning skills
Strong leadership qualities
Ability to anticipate problems and make contingency plans
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Flexible and approachable
Outstanding solution-focused customer service skills
Physically able to fulfill responsibilities associated with event
execution. Festivals require physical exertion including climbing
stairs, lifting, long hours on your feet and walking, and exposure
to weather (hot or cold).
Not Eligible
Keywords: WorldStrides, Allentown , Event Host, Heritage Festivals - Seasonal, Other , Allentown, Pennsylvania
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