Specialist - Special Events Assistant
Specialist - Special Events Assistant
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$ 14 - 19
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Position Summary
The Special Events Assistant supports onsite operations and coordinates with the Community Events Specialists to ensure events run smoothly on the day of. Gain handson experience in leadership and events experience working Brooklyn Park Special Events such as Celebrate Brooklyn Park Events in the summer: Parade Community Gathering Summer Splash Brooklyn Park Night Out Farmers Market Back to School BBQ Spooktacular. This is a summer seasonal position with opportunity to continue working throughout the year for nonsummer events.
Application Deadline: This job posting will be open until filled. If you have interest in this position it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support onsite operations for each special event.
- Uphold standards and regulations for vendors and customers (including food safety rules and regulations etc..
- Communicate respectfully and transparently with event attendees and vendors and resolve any disputes that arise between and among event constituents.
- Set up/take down of Celebrate Brooklyn Parks events including moving barricades tents tables chairs and other event equipment.
- Assists in connecting with communities of color seniors and families with young children.
- Work with the Community Events Specialist to review create and/or update events systems to promote sustainability for events.
- Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment; distribute supplies and equipment; assist with ordering supplies and equipment for events.
- Ensure a safe and healthy work environment and conduct business in a safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.Experience
Experience in recreational activities special events or customer service.Licenses
Current drivers license by the start date.Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication and public relations skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other employees.
- Facilitate recreational programs and activities creating an environment that is inclusive and supportive to all participants addressing both individual and community needs.
- Ability to drive and park a truck and trailer.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with peers participants and the public.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to write basic reports and office correspondence.
- Fluent in English; both spoken and written.
- Independently solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
- Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time in all types of weather and temperature extremes.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation andsatisfaction.
- Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural socioeconomic racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Desired Qualifications- 6 months or more experience delivering recreational activities or special events.
- One year of work experience in recreation event planning human services community social work volunteer management or public health.
- CPR AED & First aid certification
- Previous experience driving a truck with a trailer.
- Previous experience working with people from various cultural socioeconomic racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Fluency in Spanish Hmong Russian Somali Lao or Vietnamese language(s)
Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86000 residents and 30000 jobs. As the 6th fastest growing city in Minnesota the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color 22 percent are foreignborn and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.
Our Vision Values and GoalsAdditional Information
Anticipated Work Schedule:
The Special Events Assistant will work up to 12 hours a week depending on events and must be available to work on the following dates:- Saturday May 3
- Saturday May 10
- Saturday May 31
- Saturday June 28
- Wednesdays July 9 October 8
- Friday July 11
- Friday July 19
- Friday August 1
- Saturday August 2
- Saturday August 21
- Thursday August 29
- Saturday September 13
- Friday October 10
- Saturday October 25
- Saturday December 6
- Saturday December 13
- Friday December 19
Anticipated Start Date: Early May 2025 (Start date flexible subject to candidate availability)
Work Environment:
Work is performed in several types of environments including office or meeting setting that may involve extended periods of sitting standing and moving about facilitating a variety of recreational activities during the day evenings or weekends in both indoor and outdoor facilities and traveling to various locations in the Brooklyn Park area.
May need to be able to lift objects weighing up to 30lbs.
We welcome applications from all individuals including (but not limited to): people of all abilities persons of color Veterans LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disabilityrelated need and need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at eitheror via email at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Temp
