Basic Function

The Onsite Event Ambassador is an individual that provides support to events team throughout the year. This person is onsite at Downtown Des Moines (DSM) Events; including but not limited to the Downtown Farmers' Market, Out to Lunch, World Food and Music Festival and the Winter Market. The Onsite Event Ambassador is a positive, self-starter and proven team player with interpersonal skills and expertise to work with multiple stakeholders.

Essential Functions

Provide onsite support during agreed upon Downtown events, including the Downtown Farmers' Market, Out to Lunch, World Food and Music Festival and Winter Market.
Must be able and willing to set up tents, tables, banners, and other on-site supplies with a smile.
Must be organized, dependable, friendly, helpful, intuitive, and able to be on site at Downtown events.
Greet and train volunteers.
Organize and set up Information booth, programs and sponsor booth materials.
Communicate with and assist event Sponsors, Vendors, Entertainers and patrons.
Assist Events Team in accomplishing event production, projects and tasks.

Skills And Abilities

Team player with a positive attitude. 
Ability to create and activate comprehensive, detailed project and event plans including a variety of partners in a collaborative way.  
Events and sponsor activation experience.  
Strong communicator that is detail and process oriented. 
Strong event planning and scheduling abilities. 
Flexible and adaptable style.  
Highly self-motivated.

Experience

Experience working with events & project management is preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, preferred.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in interacting with the community.

Ambassador Position Terms

Position available yearly for all Downtown Events. Specifically in the summer looking for ambassadors on these dates:
- Downtown Farmers' Market: Saturday, May - October, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. (6 a.m. to 1 p.m. in October)
- Winter Market: Friday - Sunday in Nov.
- World Food & Music Festival: Friday - Sunday in Aug. Hours vary, with shifts including set-up days prior
- Out to Lunch: Wednesday's over the lunch hour

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