Special Events Coordinator

Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District • Littleton, CO

1d • $25 - $27

About The Position

Under the direction of the Aquatics and Community Supervisor, the Special Events Assistant is responsible for both administrative and event day duties. The Special Events Assistant serves to support the Aquatics and Community Supervisor in the completion of duties encompassing the full spectrum of the event process including sponsorship and vendor management, patron services and as an event representative. Involvement in each of these duties will vary and will be directed by the Aquatics and Community Supervisor.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience managing events and/or programming.
• Knowledge of maintaining efficient event operations
• Reliable, natural problem solver, and make appropriate decisions in a high-energy environment.
• Ability to work a schedule that will include evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays as conditions or programming schedules might dictate.
• Must have the ability to be flexible and be able to adapt to changing daily schedules based on timelines and facility needs.
• Possess excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Be highly organized, and punctual, and demonstrate compassion and patience.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the job.
• Working in a variety of locations and sometimes in challenging weather conditions.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and goals of the Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District.
• Develop and maintain relationships with District employees, volunteers, sponsors, and the community.
• Possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License and be insurable by the District’s insurance carrier by maintaining an acceptable driving record.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and can quickly learn other software.
• Have the ability to lift, move, and carry objects more than fifty (50) pounds frequently.
• Have the ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, bend, lift, squat, push, pull, crawl, jump, slide, climb, pinch, grip, reach overhead, reach away from the body, and perform repetitive motions.
• Be able to work evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to work on average 20-25 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Aquatics and Community Supervisor in set up, break-down, and operation of events from May-September; serves as the sole representative for Ken-Caryl Ranch at events when the Aquatics and Community Supervisor is not present; Events include but are not limited to outdoor concerts and festivals, movie events and aquatic events.
• Assists with sponsorship and vendor management, procuring event supplies, organizing, and categorizing materials, and marketing.
• Assists with weekly senior programming including but not limited to, confirming speakers, set up, and breakdown each week.
• Ability to take the lead on summer event planning, ensuring that vendors, contractors, and sponsors have everything they need and are set up for the day of the event.
• Enthusiastic about giving back, building new connections, and interacting with all walks of life.
• Consistently promotes a positive, professional image of the district and always provides excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Full-time and variable full-time employees are offered medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• All employees are required to contribute to a MissionSquare retirement account in lieu of Social Security. Full-time employees contribute 10% with the District matching 10%. All other classifications contribute 6.2% with the District matching 6.2%.
• All employees are eligible to participate in a voluntary 457 or a Roth IRA account.
• The District participates in the FAMLI (paid Family Medical Leave Insurance) program with all premiums paid by the District.
• All employees enjoy recreational benefits to outdoor swimming pools, an indoor community center, and open space trails.
• Full-time, variable full-time, and regular part-time employees are eligible for a 20% discount on recreation program registration fees and facility rental fees.
• Full-time, variable full-time, and regular part-time employees receive paid time-off and ten paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed