Be Cool, Do Good Work + Pay It Forward

These are the 3 basic truths that define our culture at POP UP PICNIC CO.

We believe in being fun + kind, being leaders in our industry, always delivering the very best experience for our clients and fostering relationships with everyone we meet- inside our organization and out.

This job is hard: it takes grit, hard-work and great problem solving; not to mention, stellar customer service skills and precise attention to detail. Some will find it fulfilling and fun, challenging but manageable. Many will not. This job is not decorating; it’s packing, loading, hauling, cleaning + hustling. It’s also creating unforgettable experiences that inspire our clients and everyone passing by. We make it look it easy because that’s what we’re selling: the luxury of not having to do a damn thing. But that means we, quite literally, do the heavy lifting.

We support our team members with thorough training, transparency + an open door to always talk. We have processes that guarantee (y)our success. There is also quite a bit of down-time in this job. We require extremely timely + efficient work in short bursts: loading + unloading the van and setting up/cleaning up picnics, followed by periods of rest: during picnics there’s time to get lunch, take a walk by the water or read a book- and you’re still on the clock.

Some people don’t love hard work, we do. We can’t go less than 100% if we tried. We also enjoy daily sunsets, lots of freedom and an ‘office’ that overlooks San Diego’s best views.

If these principles align with you, you love being active + outside and you’re more intrigued than afraid, read on, we would love to explore working together!

 

Open Position: PICNIC TECH

A picnic tech is our delivery + setup person. They are often the first and only person our clients will ever meet face-to-face. For that reason, we rely on our techs to be the ambassadors of our brand. Picnic techs must be professional, work well under pressure, work well independently, have excellent time-management skills and be able to keep a quick pace. Picnic techs must also have excellent customer service and problem solving skills. At the end of each day, techs are required to perform cleaning + sanitizing duties. We may also require participation in sidework from picnic techs.

Duties Include:

  • Packing with a checklist (and restocking items at end of day)

  • Loading + unloading vehicle

  • Driving your car or a delivery vehicle (both are required for this job)

  • Navigating with a map to and from the workshop and sometimes between locations

  • Setup + cleanup of picnics: includes carrying heavy items over difficult terrain

  • Client communication: texting + greeting clients + solving problems onsite

  • Cleaning at the shop: washing dishes, vacuuming, dusting + mopping

  • Sidework: cleaning, organizing + other duties as necessary

Job Requirements

Applicants must tick these boxes (or be willing to undergo training where applicable):

  • You are willing to work on-call, with weekend availability. Both Saturday + Sunday availability is a plus.

  • You have a clean driving record, your vehicle is insured + registered.

  • You are able + willing to drive your personal vehicle for work.

  • You are able + willing to drive delivery vans with + without windows.

  • You are able + willing to use your smartphone to send clients texts, phone calls, Google + Apple Maps and take photos.

  • You are able to lift at least 50lbs.

  • You are able to carry oversized and heavy equipment over uneven terrain- like sand, hills, trails + steps.

  • You are able to pull a cart on uneven, sandy and sometimes steep surfaces.

  • You are able and willing to work 6+ hours outside (sun, heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.)

  • You are able to work on your feet for at least 4 hours.

  • You are able to regularly work 3.5 hours without access to a bathroom.

Schedule:

Times and schedules are subject to change but these are general guidelines:

  • Willing to work on-call (within your availability.) We will start to assign picnics 2 weeks in advance; they may be added as late as 24 hours in advance.

  • Must work Saturdays; Sunday availability is a bonus.

  • Shifts are minimum 4 hours. Saturday shifts are typically 6-10 hours.

Pay:

Starting pay is $17/hr. We offer a $2.00-$4.00 raise after the 90 day trial period, commensurate with performance over the trial.

  • Tips are available after 30 days.

  • If we ask you to drive your car for a delivery, we will provide a mileage stipend that is in line with the federal standard of $0.625/mile.

Who Should Apply:

Events, bar back, busser, catering experience is a plus. This is a great job for anyone that is great with time management and enjoys a physical job, independent work, staying active and working outdoors.

If this sounds like the job for you, please click the button to fill out an application: