We are hiring a part-time Facilities Assistant for DesignPhiladelphia. Do you love event coordination, working in a fast-paced environment, and being a team lead? Do you enjoy meeting new people, multi-tasking, and being resilient during your work day? We want to hear from you! See the job description below:

Facilities Assistant
Reports to: DesignPhiladelphia Executive Director 

DesignPhiladelphia is looking for a part-time Facilities Assistant who has experience working with a team and effectively communicating among their team members. We are looking for a critical team member who will be responsible for setting up rooms for events/meetings, light cleaning of restrooms, kitchen, and meeting spaces, and ability to follow morning opening and evening closing procedures. 

Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Review weekly schedule and event floorplans (if applicable) and ensure that rooms are set appropriately. (this includes moving furniture) 
• Prepare space for upcoming event (set up, breakdown, etc...)
• Monitor trash and recycling cans, empty when necessary 
• Keep kitchen and restrooms stocked with supplies and clean (weekly professional cleaning is conducted every weekend by an outside company) 
• Responsible for keeping conference rooms and common areas neat and clean 
• Attend a meeting (virtual or in person) to finalize plans for event
• Support catering staff and event staff during events 
• Greet visitors and perform reception duties, as assigned 
• Understand and troubleshoot internal Audio/Visual equipment (employee will be trained on how to operate equipment). 

Skills required 

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. and move furniture on dollies/wheels. 
• Highly organized and attention to detail. 
• Excellent customer service skills dealing with clients and vendors. 
• Superior verbal and written communication skills required. 
• Positive attitude, respect for colleagues and professional behavior at all times. 

Hourly rate starts at $18/hour.

This is a part-time position. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to rebecca@aiaphila.org