Special Event Assistant

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

Job Location:

Gaithersburg, MD - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 15 - 19

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Activation Team at Montgomery Parks is hiring a Site Coordinator to bring our events to life! This role will provide onsite event coordination of the Parks Playhouse Jr. event series that takes place in the spring and summer months. Parks Playhouse Junior is a series of interactive childrens performances at parks across Montgomery County offering a diverse lineup of entertainment for kids and families. If you love working outdoors enjoy community events are a confident leader and are experienced in event execution we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about the Parks Playhouse Junior event series: learn more about upcoming special events: Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks 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 37000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more:

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

Examples of Important Duties

What Youll Do:

Assist with the set up and breakdown of event spaces and equipment including tables chairs tents signage etc.
Assist with loading and unloading vehicles for events.
Monitor events on-site including all event activities ensuring safety and success of the event.
Engage with event attendees and provide friendly helpful customer service.
Help maintain our special events inventory and warehouse located in Gaithersburg MD.
Provide support to Parks Activation staff.
Perform related tasks as required.

When Youll Work

Opportunities to work will be according to event schedule throughout the year and will include weekdays weekends mornings evenings and some holidays.
20-30 hours/week. The position requires weekday and weekend availability according to the event schedule.

Who Were Looking For
Were searching for enthusiastic reliable team players who enjoy working outdoors and with families. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in parks recreation or special events especially if youre looking to gain hands-on experience this summer.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Must possess a valid Maryland drivers license.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Stand for at least two hours at a time.
Walk at least a half a mile up and down moderate hills without difficulty.
Tolerance for working in various weather conditions including heat rain humidity and cold.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience facilitating and leading special events and programs
Experience with special events equipment
Experience with and knowledge of coordinating special events
Previous customer service experience
Experience driving large vehicles (pick-up truck and/or box truck)
Bilingual/Multilingual a plus

Supplemental Information

May be subject to medical drug and alcohol testing.

Supplemental Information

This position is part-time and not eligible for benefits.
A background investigation will be completed prior to hire.
Must possess a valid Maryland Drivers License.
This position is based out of Gaithersburg MD and works at park locations throughout Montgomery County.
Position pays at a rate of $15.45 to $19.75 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

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:

Junior IC

DescriptionThe Activation Team at Montgomery Parks is hiring a Site Coordinator to bring our events to life! This role will provide onsite event coordination of the Parks Playhouse Jr. event series that takes place in the spring and summer months. Parks Playhouse Junior is a series of interactive ch...