Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $25.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Hourly wage of $25
temporary employment
Experience in event operations
Opportunity to work outdoors and engage with the community
Chance to be part of a unique cultural event
Networking opportunities with professionals in event management
Exposure to a historic and artistic environment
Job Description
Mount Auburn Cemetery is a historic and iconic landscape and garden cemetery located in Cambridge and Watertown, Massachusetts. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and as a pioneer in American landscape architecture, the Cemetery offers a unique blend of history, art, and nature. Established in 1831, it serves as both a serene resting place and a public space for cultural and educational events. Mount Auburn Cemetery hosts various community events throughout the year, emphasizing a connection to nature, reflection, and celebration. One of its signature annual events is SOLSTICE: Reflections on Winter Light, an artistic and immersive experience that celebrates... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work mandatory dates in December 2025 including day or night shifts
- Capability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Reliable and punctual
- Comfortable interacting with the public
- Willingness to attend one virtual information session and one onsite training session
Job Qualifications
- Previous event support experience preferred
- Previous customer service experience a plus
- Familiarity with Mount Auburn Cemetery a plus
- Excellent people skills including the ability to work harmoniously with staff, volunteers, event partners, and the public
- Ability to change pace and pivot to new responsibilities as needed
- Warm and friendly demeanor
Job Duties
- Preparing event staff trailer by restocking food, water, utensils, napkins, and breaking down empty boxes
- Preparing candles by cleaning wax from glass votives, discarding old tea light candles, carrying and resetting new ones, and turning on remote-controlled LED candles around chapels
- Preparing lanterns and lantern walk path by unplugging and transporting wheeled carts of charged lanterns and placing orb lights into the landscape
- Preparing parking area by placing road barricades and checking parking sign placement
- Preparing event area by checking event area sign placement and light battery status
- Preparing community message boards by checking and replacing inventory and setting up space
- Welcoming guests during night shifts
- Providing directional instructions to artworks, bathrooms, buildings, check-in tents, event maps, food and beverage areas, gift shop, info desk, and parking areas
- Scanning event tickets for guest check-in
- Handing out candles
- Answering event-related questions
- Opening heavy doors for guests
- Reminding guests of event rules politely
- Assisting with nightly event break-down
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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