Temporary Special Events Assistant- Park & Recreation Department
About The Position
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs. This department plays 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 manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities, serving a population exceeding one million residents. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state-of-the-art facilities and unique partnerships. This position will assist with a variety of outdoor special events, activities, and commemorative events, primarily in the Uptown Charlotte area, but events will be at various locations and times. The incumbent will provide light housekeeping and sanitation before, during and after events, prepare the facilities for reservations/bookings and assist with other event duties as assigned. The selected candidate will work a varying schedule, which may include nights, weekends and holidays depending on special events and reservations schedule. As is typical with event operations, hours vary and are subject to change. 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
- CPR/First Aid certification
- General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
- No experience required
Nice To Haves
- Strong customer service skills
- Willingness to work in all weather conditions
- Experience assisting with special events strongly preferred
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
- Prepare facility before and after scheduled reservations for weddings and non-wedding events
- Visit Park and Recreation venues/sites, monitoring events and assisting with special events
- Enforce rules and regulations
- Collect fees and taking registrations for facility rentals
- Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
- Handle inquiries and complaints from public
- Assist with Department-sponsored events
- Provide light housekeeping and sanitation before, during and after events
- Prepare the facilities for reservations/bookings
- Assist with other event duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
