Employment with HCC

The Hattiesburg Convention Commission offers a wide variety of employment opportunities ranging from groundskeepers to housekeepers, chefs, sales representatives, audio-visual technicians and many more. In addition to the skills required to complete the task, we also look for and encourage creativity and thinking outside the box to make each event hosted a unique and memorable experience.

Facilities

• Lake Terrace
• Saenger Theater
• Visitors Center
• Historic USO
• Eureka School
• Hattiesburg Zoo

CURRENT OPENINGS :: APPLY NOW

Front of House Server (On-Call Only)

Description: Food and Beverage Service position scheduled as needed for large parties and other special events. Server will be contacted one week in advance of potential work for availability and scheduling. If desired, server has the potential to move to the regular part-time wait staff depending on facility needs and the server's abilities, including professionalism, quality of service, courtesy to customer and co-workers, initiative, punctuality, dependability, and overall work ethic. Duties will include, but are not limited to, setting rooms, decorating, prepping food, pre-setting food items for plated service, buffet service, and receptions, serving food, refilling drinks, refreshing breaks, refreshing buffet lines, bussing dishes, washing dishes, cleaning, and/or working concession stands. Enthusiastic self-starters interested in creating exceptional customer experiences should apply.

Work Hours: Work as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays.

OPEN LISTING :: no expiration

Special Event Cooks (On-Call Only)

Description: Food and Beverage position scheduled as needed for large parties and other special events. Responsibilities include prep work, cooking and cleaning.

Work Hours: Work as needed.

OPEN LISTING :: no expiration

Employment Policy

It is the policy of Hattiesburg Convention Commission that employment shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of the employee's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

This policy governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to hiring, orientation, training, placement and employee development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, layoff and recall, social and recreational programs, employee facilities, termination and retirement.