The Education & Event Proctor will assist with:

• Early childhood educational programming

• Cheekwood in Bloom

• Summertime at Cheekwood

• Cheekwood Harvest

• Holiday at Cheekwood and Holiday LIGHTS

• Large-scale public events such as Spring Art Hop and El Dia de los Muertos

• Other cultural programming and event

Proctor duties include but are not limited to:

• Event set up and break down of program supplies, materials, equipment, technology, and signage

• Monitoring program activities

• Reporting program attendance

• Communicating with visitors of all ages, staff, volunteers, vendors, musicians, artists, and instructors

• Representing Cheekwood through professionalism and hospitality

The ideal candidate must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent; experience working in early childhood education, working events in a public-facing organization; excellent customer service, communication and management skills; availability to work weekend and evening hours; the ability to respond to emergency situations calmly and follow protocols; able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; work in noisy environments; walk and stand for extended periods of time and able to work in various weather conditions, as many festival activities are outdoors. Experience working at a museum, botanical garden, cultural organization, or non-profit with interest in art, horticulture, music, history, or wellness is preferred.