Tables & Chairs Assistant

TIME FRAME: This is a short term, seasonal position.

April 07 - May 15, 2025 (FULL TIME)

In-person interviews will be held on the morning of Saturday, February 15, 2025.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the delivery, placement, and removal of all tables and chairs at the site, as well as daily maintenance as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver and document all tables and chairs at various site venues and offices according to the daily distribution list from the Site Office.
• Follow procedures for documenting all vendor-related receiving and shipping activities.
• Communicate any shipping or receiving issues to the Site Administrator promptly.
• Return all shipping, receiving, delivery, and pickup paperwork to the Site Administrator daily, following procedures.
• Coordinate manpower scheduling with the Table & Chair Coordinator as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Utilize the Absentee Request Form for accurate reporting of absenteeism to the Human Resources Office.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues.
• Attend and complete any required training.
• Surrender any document, computer program, design, or intellectual property created for the Jazz Festival to the Festival at the end of each production year or upon request.
• Complete all required Feedback Forms and Final Reports.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to follow procedures, plan, and manage staff effectively.
• Clean driving record.
• Proficiency in safely operating a pickup truck with an attached trailer.
• Ability to read and understand shipping and receiving paperwork, along with basic math skills.
• Strong organizational and delegation skills.
• Endurance to work long hours in an active, high-pressure production environment.
• Capability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Since 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has annually celebrated the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable special guest performances by the musical icons of our era and performances by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Jazz Fest features one of the world’s most diverse music festival lineups with over 650 bands on fourteen stages performing virtually every style of music plus an extensive food fair, hundreds of artisans, second line parades and much more. Spread out over two long weekends in late April and early May, Jazz Fest takes place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Track, located just minutes from the French Quarter. Apply to be part of the Jazz Fest Team that annually welcomes almost 500,000 people to the Festival. Happy Jazz Fest!