Events Assistant - Aldo Leopold Nature Center

Events Assistant The Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC) seeks an outgoing, energetic individual to join its team in assisting with sustainability-focused events and weddings. Activities focus on assisting couples and their guests on their wedding day, arranging rooms for private events and public programming, setting up outdoor ceremony spaces, reducing and managing event waste, recycling and composting, providing hospitality and customer service, and helping grow the ALNC community. ALNC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting equitable environmental education for children, their teachers and families. ALNC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and serving a more diverse staff and community, and qualified applicants of under-represented backgrounds and identities are encouraged to apply.

Time Commitment and Details:

The Events Assistant position is part-time seasonal staff. Shifts are typically Fridays, Saturdays and some Sundays. Applicants with Saturday availability preferred. This position runs through November with a chance for further employment based on performance and need.

Starting pay:

$20.00/hour

Opportunities:

Gain experience building relationships with the public while supporting a nonprofit environmental education center; support and learn about event practices. Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis. Candidate is required to have some availability through November of 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Arrange rooms (move furniture, set-up A/V equipment, etc.) based on provided layouts Coordinate and communicate with rental customers and vendors before, during, and after events Assist with set-up and cleanup surrounding events and rentals Maintain a positive relationship with a varied group of public guests/visitors Staff and oversee public areas during public and rental hours; troubleshoot, upkeep, and answer questions as needed Open, close, and maintain safety and security of facility and grounds during public hours and rentals Administrative assistance; other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

Candidate must have availability through November of 2026 At least 16 years of age Candidates must successfully pass background check Ability to lift 30 pounds required Comfort in managing facilities and guests and following written instructions and procedures. Ability to manage schedules and work well in a team environment Reliable transportation to ALNC How to

Apply:

To apply, please fill out this OR send your resume and three references to: Rebecca Wright; Private Events Manager 330 Femrite Dr, Monona, WI 53716608-801-0080

Job Types:

Part-time, Temporary Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person