Event Crew Member

The 18th Annual Cherrywood Art Fair, to be held on December 7 & 8, 2018 from 10 am to 5 pm, is looking for an experienced event assistant to work weekend shifts at Maplewood Elementary.

We need an outstanding, hardworking, and extremely organized self-starter to assist the Artist Coordinator with artist load in and out process.

Responsibilities include:

• LOAD IN
• Ensure load in locations are identified.
• Be familiar with booth layout and direct artists to the correct load in location & booth.
• Communicate parking/load in policy to artists and encourage artists to load in/move their cars prior to set up & check-in.
• Ensure dollys/carts/tools are available and manage their use (no bogarting of carts).
• If artists request assistance – help them transport wares to their booth.
• Communicate all issues to Artist Coordinator.
• At end of shift, gather any signage/equipment and trash left by artists. Store in proper locations.
• LOAD OUT
• Ensure load out locations are identified.
• Communicate parking/load in policy to artists and encourage artists to load out/move their cars in timely and orderly fashion.
• Ensure dollys/carts/tools are available to artists and manage their use (no bogarting of carts).
• If artists request assistance – help them transport wares to their cars.
• At end of shift, gather any signage/equipment and trash left by artists.
• Assist with general breakdown of outdoor fair area.
• Communicate all issues to Artist Coordinator.

Position Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and customer service skills
• Interest in and knowledge of Cherrywood Art Fair
• Team-player with a good sense of humor and positive attitude are major assets

Chula League

Chula League is a nonprofit formed in 2005 to support the arts, art education, and artful outdoor spaces in East Austin managed by a small, grassroots board of directors.

We work to ensure that the arts and public outdoor spaces play a valued role in the educational, economic, and cultural well being of East Austin neighborhoods. Chula produces a variety of projects to achieve its mission and purpose, including its flagship event the Cherrywood Art Fair and the arts-mentoring program Little Artist BIG ARTIST.

Our Mission

The purpose of Chula League is:

• To support arts and arts education
• To advocate for our children's future through positive, productive, and meaningful mentoring relationships
• To produce and promote community events for emerging and established artists and artisans
• To enhance or preserve the beauty of public outdoor spaces through art, design and creative activity
• To revitalize East Austin and attract visitors to our city for increasing economic impact

Company Website: chulaleague.org