Special Events Northern Area Operations Positions Seasonal

Work Where You Play!

Be a part-time staff member for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commissions Prince Georges County Department of Parks and Recreation! The Northern Recreations and Leisure Services Division is hiring enthusiastic and reliable staff to support a variety of our community special events and mobile recreation programs. Positions are located in Watkins Regional Park. Work part-time during evenings days or weekends.

Covering more than 850 acres Watkins Regional Park features the Chesapeake Carousel Old Maryland Farm miniature train miniature golf course lighted softball fields practice softball field lighted football/soccer field outdoor basketball courts lighted indoor tennis courts Watkins Tennis Bubble campsites picnic areas with shelters playgrounds comfort stations a paved 1-7-mile circuitous hiker/biker trail as well as miles of trail through deciduous forest.

Applicants must meet minimum age requirements listed for each position (age 21 in some cases). Salaries vary by position and experience.

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince Georges County Parks and Recreation please contact Joelle Edmondor Brenda Miller.

• All positions include the tasks of daily opening and closing duties safe operation of the rides fiscal accountability for ticket sales and cleanliness of the overall facility.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with large volumes of patrons in an outdoor setting are a must. Includes day evening weekend and holiday hours.

Special Events Staff ($17.00):Provide program support and customer service for special events such as concerts movie nights KinderFest Festival of Lights Walk/runs and any special events and assignments.

Special Events Face Painter ($20.00):Performs face-painting services for special events ensuring quality presentation positive customer interactions and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

Skate & Game Mobile Program Driver ($17.00): Drives sets up and operates mobile skate and game program equipment for community events while ensuring safe operation and proper equipment handling. Drivers license mandatory and in good standing.

Amusement Ride Operator ($15.45):Operates and monitors train and carousel amusement rides at Watkins Regional Park in compliance with established safety procedures while assisting guests and maintaining orderly operations.

Required

• Candidates must be at least 16 years old at the time of hire.

Training provided by M-NCPPC.

• All hires must attain First Aid CPR and AED certifications and attend mandatory pre-service training.
• Cashiers must complete Parks Direct training Ride Operators must become fully competent with ride operations and safety guidelines/manuals.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• List preferred/required KSA

May be subject to medical drug and alcohol testing.

Work hours

• Days Evenings Weekdays and Weekend

Working Conditions/Environment

• Indoor and outdoor work in all seasons including exposure to heat cold sunlight and inclement weather.
• Frequent work during large public events with high levels of guest interaction and activity.
• Noise levels may vary from moderate to loud depending on event type (concerts festivals mobile recreation programs).
• Standing walking bending or lifting for extended periods.
• Ability to lift or move equipment supplies or event materials (typically up to 2540 lbs. depending on the assignment).
• Frequent loading/unloading and setup of mobile program equipment.
• Safe operation of vehicle and physical handling of program components

Supplemental information

• Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check.

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.