About the Role
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is seeking an Occasional Part-Time Special Events Porter to join the Food & Beverage team. This role assists with event setups and breakdowns, utilizing AGO event equipment and supporting event supplier deliveries under the direction of the Manager, Events Operations & Services, F&B.
Responsibilities
- Assists with event set ups, including room layout, staging, bar set ups, tables, chairs, relevant signage, and ancillary event equipment.
- Assists with “back of house” event service areas e.g. the placement of hot boxes, the cleaning of the banquet storeroom, general housekeeping, garbage removal.
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Directly related experience doing event set ups within a similar event operation.
- Working knowledge of hospitality practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of quality event equipment within a “secure” institutional environment preferred.
- Well-developed communication skills (verbal and written).
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Occasional Part-Time
- Up to 24 hours per week on an as-needed basis
Salary/Compensations
- $22.59 - $28.25 per hour
Benefits
- Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
- Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.
- Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
- Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.
About the Company
- Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually.
- The AGO Collection of more than 120,000 works of art ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces.
- AGO Values: Respect, Openness, Collaboration, Accountability.
Equal Opportunity
- At the AGO, we lead global conversations from Toronto through extraordinary collections, exhibitions, and programs, reflecting the diverse community we serve. Committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, we embed these values into our strategic plan and ongoing priorities.
- The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
