The Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District (BID) seeks a seasonal Events Associate to support the signature summer BID programming that further promotes the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood as a vibrant live, work, and play destination. The Events Associate’s primary focus will be on the weekly coordination and communication for the BID’s debut open-air food market which will be open every Saturday in Canal Park from May 2 – October 31. This is an entry level event coordinator position that reports directly to the Events Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The projects and tasks managed by the events associate include but are not limited to the following:

·        Create and send weekly load-in packets and market recap reports to Saturday market vendors 

·        Maintain detailed records for all vendor permit forms and payments 

·        Manage the weekly schedule from a curated list of vendors for each week’s market

·        Be the onsite market manager each week to assist with load-in/out and serve as the point of contact for all vendors and staff 

·        Ensure health and safety standards are being met by all vendors and attendees of the market 

·        Act as the liaison between market vendors and the BID 

·        Provide excellent customer service to all market vendors and attendees 

·        Manage pop-up events and activities scheduled at the market 

·        Work with Events Manager to schedule weekly social media content for all signature summer BID programming 

·        Curate photos and content during each Saturday market

·        Provide Events Manager with a weekly summary of Saturday market and social media analytics