Event Specialist

About the role

The Recreation Festival and Event Lead Aide assists in the implementation of a variety of programs and special events to maximize attendance, increase public awareness, and/or programming revenue generation within the County Parks. This position requires year-round, night, weekend, and holiday work.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation of festivals and events offered throughout Charleston County.
• Assists with rural recreation programming, inclusion programming, holiday programming, children’s programming, and internal/external events as assigned.
• Maintains, cleans, and organizes the Festival and Event programming equipment.
• Fulfills other duties as requested by Festival and Event programming staff.
• Communicates with park patrons in a kind, courteous, informative, and helpful manner within the scope of their job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability and willingness to set up and break down programming equipment such as tents, tables, chairs, stage, PA equipment, etc.
• Assists in coordination and supervision of part-time programming staff, volunteers, vendors, and contract workers at programs and events.
• Ability to present ideas effectively, with clear and concise communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with CCPRC staff, officials, and the public; ability to accept constructive criticism and the ability to demonstrate good judgement, tact, and courtesy.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment and function efficiently with broad guidelines and minimum direction.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and complete a given task.
• Ability to manage time effectively to complete given tasks.
• Ability to establish and present themselves in a professional manner and reflect professional work habits in an office setting.
• Ability to drive, tow, and back trailers and oversized agency vehicles.
• Assists the Festival and Event team with the production of vinyl sign requests.
• Attends Festival and Event team and committee meetings as needed.
• Ability to pass and maintain alcohol server training certification.
• Manage onsite alcohol and beverage sales.
• Responsible for Festival and Event cash control processes and data/financial reporting before, during, and after events.
• Assists in Marketing efforts, mainly poster distribution.
• Shall possess and maintain a valid S.C. Driver’s License with preferred experience in operating large vehicles with trailers.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, associate degree preferred.
• Experience planning special events or program planning preferred.

Skills

• Ability to lift heavy items and equipment to set up and tear down for events.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs alone and above 50lbs jointly with other staff members.
• Knowledge of event planning and management.
• Communication and customer service skills.
• Physical stamina and endurance.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan - Both agency and employee contribute to the plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free admission to all of our parks and facilities – not just the one where you work – and that includes beaches and all three waterparks!
• Free admission to a variety of special events.
• Free Uniforms.
• Discounts on food, beverage, and gift shop items.
• Free use of rental equipment including beach chairs, umbrellas, pedal boats, bicycles, fishing rods, skateboards and helmets.
• Opportunity for growth and to gain skills such as teamwork, leadership and adaptability.
• Free admission at more than 25 participating attractions with your employee ID.