Part Time Event Venue Assistant- American Legion Memorial Stadium

County of Mecklenburg, NC • Charlotte, NC

6d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs. This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.” The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state-of the-art facilities and unique partnerships. Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

POSITION SUMMARY
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add an Event Venue Assistant to the team! This part-time position will be located at Grady Cole Center and American Legion Memorial Stadium and will oversee tournaments and special events at the facilities. This includes but is not limited to coordinating Press Box operations (video board run of show, game cameras, sounds, and lights), facility maintenance and preparations for scheduled events, and ensuring all logistics are taken care of before, during, and after events. The selected candidate will also provide support for participants and spectators during events and communicate frequently with management to ensure effective facility operations. This position will work about 29 hours per week, which will include weekday mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business/facility needs. Additionally, this position will primarily work outdoors and may encounter varying weather conditions.
Facility Information: American Legion Memorial Stadium and Grady Cole Center are located near uptown Charlotte and adjacent to Central Piedmont Community College. It consists of a newly renovated 9,300-seat stadium and an attached 2000-seat civic center. The facility hosts a variety of festivals, concerts and professional & collegiate sports year-round, including tournaments such as the Men’s & Women’s ACC Lacrosse Championships. In addition, the facility is the home of 3 professional sports teams- Charlotte Independence (Men’s Soccer), Anthem RC (Men’s Rugby), and Carolina Ascent FC (Women’s Soccer).
By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

Requirements

• Experience: No experience required
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?: N/A
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
• Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges; CPR/First Aid
• Knowledge: Recreational programming and instruction
• Skills: Applying classroom knowledge through hands-on activities
• Skills: Developing and enforcing classroom rules and safety procedures
• Skills: Managing multiple tasks concurrently
• Skills: Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization
• Abilities: Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Abilities: Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
• Abilities: Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Abilities: Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
• Abilities: Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving forces behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
• Abilities: Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive
• Abilities: Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards

Nice To Haves

• Athletic/sports venue operations experience highly preferred
• Experience with equipment operations, such as push mowers, weed eaters and backpack blowers.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and handling of funds in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, web site, social media and walk in patrons and customers for information, program registration, center daily use and rentals
• Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary
• Enforce rules and regulations
• Collect fees and taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
• Referee at various sports activities; provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or line-person at games
• Assist with various recreational programs for all ages
• Handle inquiries and complaints from public
• Assist with special events and field trips

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED