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Winterfest Assistants
ORGANIZATION: GATEWAY ARCH PARK FOUNDATION
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Our Opportunity:
Winterfest is an annual event held each winter from November through December. Winterfest Assistants support Gateway Arch Park Foundations events department by helping create a hospitable, informative, and visitor-centered environment. Dates for the event are Saturday, November 23 - Tuesday, December 31.
Volunteer roles include:
- Skate-up Area/Locker Attendant: Volunteers will assist visitors with getting skates on and off, skate return, and ensure visitors do not wear their stakes off the skate-up area. Volunteers will also assist visitors with the lockers to store their personal items.
- Igloo Check-in: Volunteers assist event staff with giving out wristbands to igloo reservation quests, and escort guests from check-in to their igloo.
- Igloo Patrol: Only 4-6 people are allowed in each igloo. (We would like to stress that 4 people can fit comfortably in igloo, with a max of 6) Volunteers ensure each igloo has the appropriate amount of people and no more. Watch gate to ensure other visitors do not enter igloo village. Check in with igloo guests to ensure they have everything they need and have a pleasant experience.
- Igloo Hospitality Attendant: In addition to check-ins, The Igloo Hospitality Attendant will ensure that guest have an amazing experience by sharing key information about the igloo experience. Setting up any additional add-on packages and retrieving guest skates from Skate Shack.
- Photo Op Attendants: Volunteers will assist guests in taking photos at the various Winterfest selfie stations.
- Line/Smore’s Station Attendant: Volunteers provide customer service for guests waiting in line at the skate shack, igloo check-in, and at the smore’s station. This many include answering questions and crowd control, keeping the smore’s station clean, and ensure guests are using the smore’s station safety.
- Member Tent: Volunteers share the mission of Gateway Arch Park Foundation and encourage people to become members, volunteers, or purchase Winterfest merchandise.
Special Dates:
- Opening Day, Saturday, November 23, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 4-8 p.m.:
- These positions include all the positions above and additional help with load-in and load-out of the Winterfest Night Markets.
Roles and Responsibilities:
18 or older (younger applicants with parental/guardian approval may be considered). As representatives of Gateway Arch Park Foundation, volunteers must adhere to the policies, procedures, and code of conduct as outlined in the volunteer handbook provided prior to or during training.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- A desire to interact with the public and learn more about event planning
- Enthusiasm, friendliness, and a positive attitude
- Respect for confidentiality of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s volunteers, partners, members, and donors
- Willingness to take initiative, and voice ideas
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to stand cool winter temperatures for extended periods of time
- Ability to occasionally lift and move up to forty (40) pounds
Commitment:
All volunteers must commit to serving at least three 4 hours shifts between November 23- December 31.
Location:
Kiener Plaza located at 500 Chestnut St. St. Louis, MO 63101. A volunteer table will be set up for you to check-in and receive instruction for the day.
Training and Supervision:
- Volunteers may attend orientation but are not required
- Volunteers must attend an in-person training on Friday, November 22 at 5 p.m.
Volunteer Perks:
- Contribute to a national monument, The Gateway Arch National Park!
- Annual volunteer recognition event
- Free parking if needed during volunteer hours
- Free skating before or after volunteer shifts
- Discount to Winterfest 5K, ask for details
Next Steps:
If you are interested in this position, please contact the Volunteer Manager at grace.teofilo@archpark.org or (314) 881-8881 to schedule an interview.
Thank you for wanting to be a part of our team. We could not serve the community of St. Louis without you!
About Gateway Arch Park Foundation
The Gateway Arch Park Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to ensure that the Gateway Arch, it’s grounds, neighboring public space, and attractions are a vital, active, and welcoming, well-supported resource to the community and nation for generations to come. The Foundation is part of an alliance that helps meet this mission, which includes the National Park Service, Bi-State Development, Great Rivers Greenway, Jefferson National Parks Association, and the City of St. Louis. For more information, visit www.ArchPark.org.
12 Shifts
- Fri Dec 20, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM CST - Spots available: 9
- Fri Dec 20, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
- Sat Dec 21, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
- Sat Dec 21, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
- Sun Dec 22, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM CST - Spots available: 9
- Sun Dec 22, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
- Thu Dec 26, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
- Thu Dec 26, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
- Fri Dec 27, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
- Fri Dec 27, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
- Sat Dec 28, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
- Sat Dec 28, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
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About GATEWAY ARCH PARK FOUNDATION
Location:
1 S MEMORIAL DR STE 700, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63102, US
Mission Statement
The Gateway Arch Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to ensure that the Gateway Arch, its grounds, neighboring public space, and attractions will be a vital, welcoming, and well-supported resource for the community and nation for generations to come.
Description
Founded in 2009 to support and coordinate a project to connect, invigorate and expand the Arch grounds, the Foundation is a conservancy that collaborates with partners to operate and maintain the improvements made through the CityArchRiver project.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
Sat Nov 23, 2024 - Tue Dec 31, 2024
12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
This opportunity has 12 shifts
WHERE
500 Chestnut StreetSt. Louis, MO 63101
(38.626118 ,-90.19092 )
DATE POSTED
October 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Three 4-hour shifts between November 23 and December 31
- Background check must be completed.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- Donation Requested