Responsibilities

• Coordinating with the larger objectives of Newsday’s community outreach efforts (move circulation, promote content etc.), this individual will work to advance the visibility of Newsday’s content and community involvement.
• This individual will be engaged in the community to further the goals of each sponsored event.
• Set up and breakdown of events which includes but not limited to: loading and unloading van/truck, set up and breakdown of tents and other event equipment; assembling items and materials to distribute to event patrons
• Support events and service event patrons by working multiple stations as determined at each event
• Create a positive patron experience and engagement through exceptional customer service orientation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• High-energy personality that can balance their excitement with an attention to detail.
• Must possess strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think on-the-go as well as to improvise to enhance Newsday’s exposure wherever/whenever possible.
• Clean and valid New York State driver’s license and reliable means of transportation to commute to/from events throughout Long Island.
• Superior customer service orientation and presentation.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public and large crowds
• Perform job duties in outdoor environments that can be exposed to heat, cold, sun, wind, and rain.
• Ability and willingness to work an on-call flexible schedule, to include weekends, holidays, extended hours, early mornings and evening, as needed to support events throughout the year at various locations across Long Island.