Seasonal Part-Time Events Assistant

Job overview

The Seasonal Part-Time Events Assistant works onsite in Washington, DC, primarily supporting events on Thursdays, evenings, and weekends; schedules may vary, and the role is limited to 15 hours per week. Compensation is $25–$30 per hour. The role supports the Navy Yard BID’s events and public programming throughout the district. The assistant helps prepare, operate, and close community events and public-space activations. By coordinating event logistics and providing a welcoming point of contact for attendees and partners, the role helps deliver safe, organized, and positive public experiences.

What you'll do

• Support onsite coordination and execution of BID events and public-space activations
• assist with event setup and breakdown
• prepare clean, organized, accessible event sites
• assist attendees, vendors, performers, partners, businesses, and stakeholders
• coordinate vendor check-in, load-in/load-out, deliveries, and event logistics
• follow site plans, schedules, run-of-show documents, and safety procedures
• maintain equipment, supplies, inventory, and operational documents
• support permitting logistics and event documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

seasonal part-time events assistant

event operations

community events

public programming

washington dc

navy yard bid

up to 15 hours/week

thursday events

evenings

weekend work

event setup

vendor coordination

$25–$30/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Seasonal role capped at 15 hours per week; primarily supports Thursday, evening, and weekend events; outdoor work in varied weather and lifting up to 50 pounds are noted.

About the employer

Navy Yard Business Improvement District is hiring for this role. Industry: Business Associations. Sector: 81.