Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of Critter Barn events from concept through execution
• Develop detailed event timelines, layouts, staffing plans, and run-of-show documents
• Be present and actively lead on-site during events
• Ensure events are safe, welcoming, and engaging for all ages and family types
• Evaluate events post-event and identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with staff to increase attendance and participation at events
• Ensure events are accessible and appealing to a wide range of families and guests
• Monitor guest flow and overall experience during events
• Work closely with the Programming Coordinator, Livestock Operations Coordinator, Education Coordinator, Business Development staff, and Executive Director
• Attend monthly event coordination meetings
• Coordinate logistics related to animals, programming, facilities, staffing, and guest services
• Assist with recruiting, scheduling, and overseeing adult volunteers
• Utilize Critter Barn’s adult volunteer platform (Boomerang)
• Provide clear communication and direction to volunteers before and during events
• Collaborate with staff on event promotion and marketing efforts
• Help ensure accurate event details, timelines, and messaging are shared
• Support on-site signage, schedules, and guest communication
• Be positive, professional, and mission-driven
• Create welcoming, high-quality experiences for all guests
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively across teams or teams with shared goals? not added to preserve exact wording? (kept as written) and Take initiative and anticipate event needs