(Seasonal) Winter Lights Building Coordinator

Winter Lights Building Coordinator Winter Lights, our largest fundraiser, transforms our gardens into a dazzling display of lights November 12th (Preview night) through January 3rd, creating an enchanting experience for all who visit. As part of our seasonal team, you'll help bring this wonder to life, ensuring that our guests enjoy a cozy, memorable evening surrounded by beauty.

If you're looking to spread holiday cheer and be part of something special, we'd love to have you on board! We are currently seeking Winter Lights Building Coordinators . This role will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end by 11:00 p.m. The pay is $17.00 per hour. In this role, you'll serve as the primary contact/resource for other staff and guests at the event.

This role will focus on building management. Duties include answering guest and staff questions, providing excellent customer service through various forms of communication, and monitoring radio activity during the event. The Building Coordinator ensures that guests in the building are safe and following Arboretum event regulations.

This position will help monitor the Wishing Tree station, replenishing supplies when needed. The Building Coordinator regularly checks in with the Producer and is expected to interact with guests most of the shift. These interactions can occur by standing to greet guests entering the building and making periodic strolls through the building to ensure a positive and safe guest experience.

This position is responsible for helping to prepare the building for guests. The Building Coordinator is also responsible for making certain that all guests have exited the building at the close of the event, radioing the shuttle to pick up staff and volunteers when their shifts are complete, and locking up the building and turning off all lights.

Evenings and weekend work is required. Holiday availability is REQUIRED of all positions. Still not sure? Join us at The North Carolina Arboretum (100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806) for a job fair on Tuesday, October 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and learn more about us and our seasonal openings.