Event Setup & Operations Attendant

Who We Are

The Lynnwood Event Center, operated by The District, is where our community comes together. From conventions and conferences to celebrations and community gatherings, we create spaces where people connect, celebrate, learn, and make lasting memories.

As Lynnwood's Public Facilities District (PFD), we're committed to creating exceptional experiences that strengthen our community and support local economic growth. Every event hosted at the Lynnwood Event Center helps build a more vibrant city while creating opportunities for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

Why Work For Us

At The District, every event tells a story, and every experience leaves a lasting impression. The care you bring, the relationships you build, and the leadership you provide help transform great events into unforgettable experiences for our guests and community.

You'll join a team that values Transform, Trust, Thoughtfulness, and Teamwork, where collaboration and service excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we're helping build more than a successful venue. We're helping build the future of Lynnwood.

More Than a Job

You get to see the Event Center in a way most people never do. You’ll see an empty room become a wedding, conference, celebration, or community event, and then help transform it all over again for what comes next. It’s active, hands-on work with a team that works together to keep things moving. You’ll learn the behind-the-scenes side of events, build new skills, and play a real part in creating spaces that are ready to welcome our guests.

Position Summary

The Event Setup & Operations Attendant supports the setup, breakdown, cleaning, and overall readiness of the Lynnwood Event Center for conferences, meetings, banquets, celebrations, community programs, and other events.

This is a hands-on role that includes setting tables and chairs, moving event equipment, completing room flips, breaking down events, cleaning event and public spaces, and helping keep the facility safe, organized, and ready for guests.

Every role at the Lynnwood Event Center is a hospitality role. While much of this work happens behind the scenes, the condition and presentation of our spaces are an important part of the experience we provide to every client and guest.

Key responsibilities include:

Set up tables, chairs, staging, and other event equipment according to room diagrams and event requirements.
Break down event spaces and properly return equipment and materials to designated storage areas.
Complete room flips and transitions between events accurately and efficiently.
Clean and maintain event spaces, public areas, restrooms, hallways, and other assigned areas throughout the facility.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, remove trash, clean surfaces, and perform other routine cleaning duties.
Monitor event and public spaces throughout the day and respond to cleaning or facility needs as they arise.
Move, organize, and store tables, chairs, staging, carts, and other event equipment safely.
Check completed event spaces to ensure they are clean, organized, safe, and ready for clients and guests.
Follow room diagrams, event orders, and instructions from Operations and Event Services.
Identify and report damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or facility issues.
Assist with deliveries, loading, unloading, and movement of event materials as needed.
Work alongside Event Services, Banquets, Culinary, AV, and other teams to support event needs.
Follow established safety, cleaning, equipment handling, and facility procedures.
Assist with other event and facility needs as assigned.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Previous experience in event setup, facilities, custodial services, hospitality, warehousing, moving, or another hands-on work environment is preferred.
Comfortable performing both event setup and cleaning responsibilities as a regular part of the position.
Ability to safely move and set up tables, chairs, staging, carts, and other event equipment.
Ability to follow room diagrams, event instructions, and direction from supervisors.
Strong attention to detail with an eye for cleanliness, organization, and presentation.
Dependable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to adjust to changing priorities and move between setup, breakdown, cleaning, and other facility needs throughout a shift.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and safely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the event schedule.

The following qualifications will help you stand out:

Experience setting up or breaking down conferences, meetings, banquets, weddings, or other events.
Experience working in a convention center, hotel, event venue, community center, or similar facility.
Experience with commercial or custodial cleaning.
Experience safely moving tables, chairs, staging, carts, or other large equipment.
Experience reading room diagrams, floor plans, or event setup instructions.
A strong work ethic and willingness to step in and help the team when priorities change.

Join Our Team

Whether you already have experience in events or are looking for a place to learn something new, there’s room to grow your skills here. You’ll work with a team that supports each other, learn how a busy event venue comes together behind the scenes, and have the opportunity to be part of all kinds of events happening in our community.

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Experience:

AV: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person