PAID | Grounds & Maintenance

Name: Autumn Lights Festival
Start: 2025-09-27T11:00:00-00:00
End: 2025-09-27T23:00:00-00:00
Location: 109 Airport Rd

Deadline: Aug 01, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Autumn Lights Festival

Date: Sep 27, 2025 11:00 am - Sep 27, 2025 11:00 pm (EDT)

109 Airport Rd, West Milford, New Jersey 07480, United States

About the event

Welcome to the 31st Annual Autumn Lights Festival! West Milford, NJ | September 27, 2025 Celebrate the magic of fall at one of New Jersey’s most iconic seasonal events! Nestled in the Heart of the Highlands, the Autumn Lights Festival returns for its 31st year—bringing together live music, local food, arts, community showcases, and interactive experiences in the crisp autumn atmosphere for an unforgettable weekend. Event Overview: This single day festival is held on NJ State Parks property and is free to attend. Enjoy live performances, community entertainment, and a vibrant fall atmosphere at no cost. However, to enter the festival grounds, all attendees must have a valid parking pass or utilize the no-cost drop-off zone. Parking passes are required per vehicle, and help support festival operations and state park fees. Hours of Operation: Saturday – 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Let’s light up the night—together. Grab your flannel, pack your festive spirit, and get ready to make some core memories under the autumn sky. We'll see you there! The Autumn Lights Festival, a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, has become a cherished tradition in beautiful West Milford, NJ over the past 31 years. This event continues to bring our community together to celebrate the vibrant colors and spirit of autumn with activities, performances, and vendors geared to attendees of all ages and backgrounds. Tens of thousands of visitors flock to our town annually to enjoy a festival filled with live music, delicious food, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities. This festival has grown and improved every year since its inception - and this year's event looks to be the biggest and best ALF yet! Located in the Heart of the Highlands in West Milford, NJ, the former “Warner Bro.’s Jungle Habitat” property located within Ringwood State Park provides the Autumn Lights Festival with an expansive park-like environment to bring out the best West Milford offers. Just steps from public transportation, shops, bars/restaurants and several historic and contemporary AirBnB’s, Jungle Habitat and downtown West Milford, NJ come alive when transformed into an oasis of energy, activity, sound, and color by ALF. Housing several artists on the main stage, the Jungle Habitat grounds provide plenty of room to roam, take in local artist installations, check out vendor booths, grab a bite to eat, or simply relax and enjoy the show.

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Let’s gooo! The Grounds & Maintenance Crew are the behind-the-scenes heroes keeping the festival clean, safe, and operational from first setup to final tear down. Rain or shine, these folks are in it — and they keep everything from falling into chaos (and trash piles). Grounds & Maintenance Crew Department: Grounds & Operations Type: Paid & Volunteer Positions Available Rate: -Volunteers: School credit / community service hours -Paid Crew: $150–$200 per day (depending on experience; 10–12 hour shifts) Schedule: September 24th–September 29th Reports To: Grounds Manager / Production Coordinator Role Summary: You're the guardians of the grounds. From setting up barricades and sanitizing restrooms to fixing rogue trash bins and keeping walkways clear — you're the people who make the festival look effortless (even when it's anything but). You’ll be the eyes, ears, and hands of the operation, ready to jump in to solve the weirdest problems with the chillest attitude. Duties & Responsibilities: -Setup and breakdown of event infrastructure (fencing, barricades, signage, tents, etc.) -Maintain clean walkways, public spaces, and restroom areas throughout the event -Monitor trash, recycling, and sanitation needs -Restock hygiene and sanitation stations as needed -Assist with deliveries and on-site equipment movement -Be on-call for basic repairs or quick fixes -Check for safety hazards or potential issues and report/resolve them ASAP -Support parking, vendor, and backstage crews with physical setup tasks Qualifications: -Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors for long hours -Can safely use basic tools and equipment -Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment -Attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility -Takes pride in doing the unglamorous work that makes everything possible -Dependable, punctual, and ready to adapt on the fly Bonus if you: -Have experience with facilities, groundskeeping, construction, or maintenance -Know how to fix things without waiting for permission -Have a valid driver’s license and can operate golf carts or light utility vehicles -Know where to find duct tape and zip ties at all times You’re the reason guests don’t step in mud, lose power, or wonder where the trash cans are. You make it all run smooth while staying almost invisible. That’s elite.

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Autumn Lights Festival

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