SOLSTICE 2025 Temporary Event Staff

Event Summary :

• SOLSTICE : Reflections on Winter Light is an annual event at Mount Auburn Cemetery that includes an outdoor journey through large-scale light and sound artworks (created by MASARY Studios), and an indoor experience with live music and candle lighting.
• Guests are invited to walk through the light-filled landscape and explore the Winter Solstice atmosphere, and to reflect on moments of change as the year ends and a new cycle begins.
• Connect to a landscape of exceptional beauty, consider an intention for the new year, or commemorate the memory of a loved one.
• Let the Solstice light your way as you encounter the unique spirit of Mount Auburn.

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For Night Crew :

Shifts on Saturday will start at 4 :

Shifts on Sunday will start at 4 :

Responsibilities may include (depending on assignment) :

Breaking down and removing empty boxes Preparing Candles Cleaning wax out of glass votives (if necessary), tossing old tea light candles, carrying and resetting new ones for the evening event Turning on remote-controlled LED candles in and around the Chapels Preparing Lanterns and Lantern Walk Path Unplugging and transporting wheeled carts of charged lanterns to outdoor staff station Unplugging, transporting, and placing orb lights into the landscape Preparing Parking Area Placing road barricades in assigned locations Double checking parking sign placement and adjusting as necessary Preparing Event Area Double checking event area sign placement and light battery status and adjusting as necessary Preparing Community Message Boards Checking / replacing inventory Setting up space as necessary For Night Crew Welcoming guests Giving directional instructions for :

Ability to change pace and / or pivot to new responsibilities if required Warm, friendly demeanor Working Conditions Working in all weather conditions Indoor and / or outdoor work Standing for hours at a time Mount Auburn Cemetery is an equal-opportunity employer.  It does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship status, physical or mental ability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.