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What is a festival assistant?

Festival Assistants are support staff who help organize and manage various aspects of festivals, including logistics, setup, ticketing, guest services, and on-site coordination. They work closely with event managers and vendors to ensure the festival runs smoothly and that attendees have a positive experience. Responsibilities can range from administrative tasks to hands-on work before, during, and after the event. Festival Assistants often need strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work flexible hours.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a festival assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Festival Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in event coordination or a related field. Familiarity with event management software, ticketing systems, and communication tools is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a proactive attitude help you manage diverse tasks and interact effectively with attendees, vendors, and team members. These skills ensure smooth event operations and create a positive experience for both participants and organizers.

What are some common challenges festival assistants face during large events, and how can they prepare for them?

Festival Assistants often encounter fast-paced environments, last-minute changes, and the need to coordinate with multiple teams simultaneously. To prepare, it's helpful to develop strong organizational skills, maintain flexibility, and stay proactive in communication with supervisors and other staff. Familiarizing yourself with the event layout, schedule, and emergency procedures can also help you respond quickly to issues as they arise and support the event's smooth operation.

What is the difference between Festival Assistant vs Event Coordinator?

AspectFestival AssistantEvent Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer experience in event workBachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, or related field
Work EnvironmentFestivals, outdoor venues, temporary setupsVarious events, including conferences, weddings, corporate events
Employer & Industry UsageEvent companies, festivals, nonprofit organizationsEvent planning firms, corporate clients, venues
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles in festivalsPlanning and managing events

Festival Assistants typically support festival operations, focusing on setup, guest assistance, and logistics. Event Coordinators have broader responsibilities, including planning, organizing, and overseeing entire events. While Festival Assistants often require minimal formal credentials, Event Coordinators usually hold relevant degrees and experience. Both roles are essential in the event industry but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Festival Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Guest Services Assistant Department Manager PM

Festival Foods

West Allis, WI • On-site

Full-time

Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 19 hours ago


Festival Foods rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 280 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 123 rated grocery stores


Job description

West Allis
Full-Time


ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:
We are a Wisconsin grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. Youll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Join our Festival Foods team as a Guest Services Assistant Manager – PM! 

Job Title: Guest Services Assistant Department Manager-PM 

Reports to: Guest Services Manager 

Availability needed to be considered for this position: OPEN, most shift will be between 1:30pm-10pm.

At Festival Foods, we know that outstanding guest service starts with helpful associates. As a Guest Services Assistant Department Manager-PM, you'll help create a welcoming atmosphere where every guest feels valued. Whether you're supporting a busy  checkout, mentoring your team, or ensuring smooth afternoon and evening operations, your leadership will make an impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment and love providing exceptional customer service that will "boomerang" guests back, this role is for you!


What You’ll Do: 

As a Guest Services Assistant Department Manager-PM at Festival Foods, your responsibilities will include: 

  • Provide Helpful Service: Providing excellent guest service is at the heart of what we do.  Whether it’s a friendly greeting, answering questions or addressing guest concerns, you’ll handle each interaction with professionalism and care. Your willingness to help guests with what they need will make a positive impact every day. 
  • Uphold Company Culture: Reinforce Festival Foods values throughout the store, ensuring an exceptional guest experience by leading the team during afternoon and evening shifts. 
  • Drive Guest Service Excellence: Set clear performance expectations, guiding associates to deliver outstanding customer service daily. 
  • Support Team Growth: Assist in the development and supervision of Guest Services associates, including facilitating Bagger training and fostering a productive, customer-focused environment. 
  • Optimize Operations: Oversee department productivity and labor, aligning staffing levels to meet business needs and achieve target goals. 
  • Ensure Safety & Compliance: Maintain loss prevention (asset protection) policies and enforce safety programs to create a secure work environment. 
  • Honor Commitments: Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences. 
  • Collaborate with the Team: Perform other duties as assigned. 

What We’re Looking For: 

To succeed as a Festival Foods Guest Services Assistant Department Manager-PM you should have: 

  • Relevant Experience: High school education or equivalent experience, with at least 1 year in grocery and 6 months in ag leadership role like Customer Service Representative. 
  • Strong Decision-Making Skills: A solid understanding of customer service operations, with the ability to make timely and effective decisions. 
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with guests and associates while managing a diverse team in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Organizational Skills: Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills, with the capacity to lead, educate, and train others. 
  • Safety Awareness: A thorough understanding of all safety policies, with the ability to apply on-the-job safety training to recognize and address safety hazards. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

The physical demands and work environment described below is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   

  • The employee must possess the ability to stand in place for long periods of time; walk in the store; bend, stoop and kneel regularly.   
  • This position requires the employee have the ability to have full range of upper body motion in order to occasionally lift product.  Requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.  
  • Working conditions consist primarily of a temperature-controlled environment.  The ability to work outside assisting guests, monitoring associates and conditions for short periods of time is necessary.

Work Schedule: 

The Guest Services Assistant Department Manager-PM is a full-time position. Your schedule will include, afternoons, night shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of our guests. 

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:
  • Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.


  • Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.


  • Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.


  • Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.


  • Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.


  • Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), were proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals.
    At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates. Festival Foods believes that an inclusive environment for teammates of all backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our ability to serve our guests and communities, as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.
    11111 W Greenfield Ave
    West Allis
    WI
    53214

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    About Festival Foods

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    Festival Foods serves guests in 40 full-service, state-of-the-art supermarkets throughout Wisconsin. At Festival Foods, we're not simply selling groceries, we're on a mission! Every business decision we make is based on our "Boomerang Principle"--empowering our associates to make decisions and take actions that will "Bring the Customer Back". We are proud to be a family and employee-owned company.

    Industry

    Retail

    Company size

    5,001 - 10,000 Employees

    Headquarters location

    De Pere, WI, US

    Year founded

    1946