Events Assistant Job Posting – North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Employment Type: Seasonal (10-20 weekly)
Salary: $20-23 per hour
ARE YOU OUR NEXT EVENT ASSISTANT?
Join our team at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science and play a vital role in ensuring the success of our events! We’re looking for a detail-oriented, customer-focused Event Assistant to assist with event logistics, set-up, and tear-down while providing a seamless experience for clients and guests. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to create memorable events and is adaptable to the dynamic nature of event operations. If you love a good wedding and have service industry experience, let’s talk!
RESPONSIBILITES
Event Execution – approximately 50% of time
During events, you’ll anticipate guest needs, assist with AV equipment, provide minor technical support, and help ensure guests comply with rental policies. You’ll be a key player in creating a smooth and enjoyable event experience for event hosts and guests.
Event Setup and Breakdown – approximately 30% of time
You’ll help transform spaces to meet client needs by setting up tables, signage, stanchions, podiums, and other equipment. After events, you’ll assist with deconstructing setups, restoring spaces, and laundering linens.
Other Event Assistance – approximately 20% of time
You’ll collaborate with the Events & Operations Manager to contribute to creative event solutions, ensuring each event meets high-quality standards. Additional duties may include assisting with light decor prep and other event-related tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO
- Enjoys meeting, working with, and supporting a broad range of individuals and groups.
- Can lift and move tables, chairs, and event equipment. (Accommodation available.)
- Can provide excellent customer service and anticipate event needs.
- Is comfortable assisting with AV and minor technical troubleshooting.
- Is dependable, responsible, and adaptable in a dynamic event setting.
- Has strong attention to detail and can handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Can work independently and as part of a team.
OUR TEAM & VALUES
We love what we do—and we passionately pursue the mission with strategy, purpose, and a deep commitment to living our core values to support the team, visitors, and community. We bring joy to science by approaching our work with curiosity, collaboration, and a spirit of deliberate experimentation. We’re committed to building spaces where everyone feels a sense of belonging—from our team to the people we serve.
Our team works together in a dynamic, supportive environment built on well-laid systems. Specialties aren’t siloed—they are collaborative, cross-functional, and strategically aligned to ensure we deliver the best possible experiences for our visitors and our team.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This position reports to the Events & Operations Manager. Other duties may be assigned as necessary but will remain within the reasonable scope of Event Assistant responsibilities. The starting wage for this position is $20-23/hour, depending on experience. Hours range from 10-20 per week and are adjusted seasonally based on event schedules. Evening and weekend availability required. There is room for advancement and potential for additional hours in the future. If you’re looking for summer work or an additional event gig with potential for growth, we’d love to hear from you!
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, fill out and submit the online application.
We don’t discriminate based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other differences. Also, if you have a disability and there’s a way we can make the interview process better, let us know (gscience@gscience.org w/ the subject line “Job Application Accommodations”). We’re happy to accommodate.
If you have other questions, please email gscience@gscience.org.
We encourage early applicants and interview on a rolling basis. We intend to review applications through March 1, 2025 and may continue until we fill the role. The starting date is flexible.