Events Team Member- Part Time (Summer and Fall 2026) - Flint

Communities First, Inc. is a Michigan-based nonprofit 501c3 whose mission is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing and innovative programming. CFI is focused on providing safe, quality affordable housing, increasing economic opportunities, and improving the quality of life of the populations that the organization serves.

Job Summary:

We are looking for highly organized candidates with excellent interpersonal skills for the position of events team member. The events team is responsible for working under the instructions of an event manager, assuming the role of ticket taker, welcoming guests, inspecting equipment for damage after use, and checking equipment against an inventory list, among other duties. You will assist with events such as Movies Under The Stars, Taste of Culture, and other events.

Essential Functions:

• Unloading equipment from trucks and setting up venues for events, including chairs and building stages.
• Encouraging donations from attendees.
• Working under the instructions of CFI staff.
• Ensuring the event hall is clean and organized.
• Adhering to event safety standards.
• Ensuring excellent levels of customer service.
• Identify and report and security concerns.
• Welcoming guests and performing check-in duties.
• Setting up lighting and sound equipment.
• Working at a concession stand and serving food and drinks.
• Dispensing useful information to event goers.
• Packing up equipment when the event is completed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Training, and Experience:

• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Diligence and attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Physical stamina and high energy levels.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform under stress.
• Excellent multitasking ability.
• Conflict management skills.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and walk the stairs.
• Must possess valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance.
• Must pass applicable background tests

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance:

Communities First, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Communities First, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the organization would result. We support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity by taking positive steps to eliminate barriers that may exist in hiring and in employment practices. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

This job description does not list all of the duties of the job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. This job description may be revised at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either the employee or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or no reason.