Seasonal Parks & Recreation Worker – Special Events Assistant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; three years of college coursework and/or related experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of recreation activities and special events planning; of equipment and techniques of various recreational activities.
• Ability to plan and organize events and activities, to provide leadership to volunteers; to follow oral and written instructions; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to interact with a variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds and of varying ages; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Current valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.
• Out of state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating event details with vendors, entertainers, county departments and support staff
• Organizing, maintaining, and distributing supplies and equipment
• Working with event volunteers and groups
• Assisting with on-site logistics and providing event operation support during special events
• Providing customer service to attendees
• Perform other work as required

Schedule

Shift varies 5 - 20 hours per week (Mon – Fri) depending on need and event schedule; occasional nights and weekends.

Work Location: Parks and Recreation