Seasonal Support Staff in Aspen, Colorado at The Aspen Institute

ABOUT US

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Conference Services team hires local Aspen, Colorado-based seasonal support for a variety of on-the-ground roles for events at the Aspen Institute campus during the summer months, including the Aspen Ideas Festival, Aspen Security Forum, and other events as needed. Positions include general logistics, food & beverage support (i.e., hot dog carts), session/venue assistance, speaker driving, and other related duties.

Hours and work schedule are concentrated on the dates of events, plus a few days before and after for prep-projects and breakdown. This support role is a great fit for people looking for a bit of extra work in the summer, those with a flexible schedule and/or people who like to have a bit of time off in between events to travel or take on other work and projects.

To apply for a conference services support staff position at the Aspen Institute in Aspen, Colorado, please click the "start your application" button and follow the directions to complete your application.

Schedule/Number of hours:

• Event date specific, days of the week/hours per day vary per event
• Schedule may include overtime (more than 8 hours per day) and often includes nights and weekends

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or hav questions about accessibility, please email hrsupport@aspeninstitute.org or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.