Special Events Coordinator

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

Job Location:

Derwood, MD - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 16 - 19

Posted on: 17 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington DC area. We manage 421 parks on more than 37000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions based on race ethnicity national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability religion political affiliation or ideology or status as a Veteran.

The candidate will be responsible for planning coordinating and executing a variety of large-scale events at the Agricultural History Farm Park where its mission is to preserve and interpret agricultural practices and lifestyles spanning the late 1700s through the 1960s. This role coordinates all logistical aspects of events including setup vendor coordination guest services and site-specific requirements. This job is year-round with up to 30 hours per week

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Montgomery County please contact.

Examples of Important Duties

Develop and manage special event timelines checklists and budgets.
Assist the Historic Site Manager with the planning and execution of the Harvest Festival and other seasonal special events
Work with event vendors ensuring they adhere to M-NCPPC policies and requirements.
Assist the Historic Site Manager in coordinating special events sponsored by Friends of the Farm Park volunteer support group
Manage the AHFP Equipment Loan Program
Oversee permitted events schedule for AHFP
Supervise and schedule special event volunteers
Work with other AHFP staff to develop and run public programming special tours and workshops

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for the position:

Bachelors degree in hospitality management Event Planning History or a related field (preferred).
2 years of experience in event coordination with at least one year of experience in a historic site museum or cultural venue
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays as required.
Must be able to lift 50lbs work outdoors all year round.
Must be able to operate motor vehicles i.e. F250 pickup trucks
Valid Maryland drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications for the position:

Exceptional organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and event planning software.
Strong understanding of the importance of preserving historical and cultural heritage during events.
Experience supervising volunteers or staff.

Candidate will:

Self-motivate and be able to work independently and organize tasks.
Learn the basic history of the site.
Interact with the public and give garden tours/demonstrations.
Write occasional articles for newsletters volunteer bulletin and social media.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Information

May be subject to medical drug and alcohol testing.

The position is year-round part-time up to 30 hours a week with some evenings and weekends required.
A background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information gender identity or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

Required Experience:

DescriptionThe Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington DC...