As aParty Hostyouremore than just running events yourethe heartbeat of the staff organize engaging games and activities and ensure every party rental and event runs smoothly from start to finish. From overseeing equipment and facilities to jumping into action when the unexpected happensyoullplay a key role in creating safe seamless and joy-filled experiences for our community.

If you enjoy working with people take pride in thoughtful preparation and love helping create meaningful moments this is your chance to turn great moments into lasting memories.

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Anticipated Work Schedule:Part-time to include mornings afternoons nights and weekends as may vary depending on program specific needs.

• Our ideal candidate will be available to work weekends (Fri Sat Sun) and other times of theevening/day during scheduled events.

Duties And Responsibilities

Manager Duties

• Assist the Coordinator in performing daily duties in a variety of recreation and rental operations. This includes but is not limited to shelter rentals rentals and birthday parties at the Erie Community Center
• Act as Manager on Duty and lead orassistwith rental operations and aid in internal and external rental events
• Provide exceptional guest service to all guests. Respond to information requests comments and complaints from the public
• Maintain work area facilities equipment and reports
• Set up tear down of event related equipmentrequired including but not limited to tables chairs tents trash cans signage decorations photoboothand other event/rental related items
• Attend andparticipatein staff meetings and trainings
• Mayassistwith training staff or volunteers
• Ensure the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies with staff and guests while creating a fun environment. Report safety concerns as needed
• Remain composed and makes sound judgments in any emergency or non-emergency situation. Respond to emergency situations administers first aid CPR or other medical attention as needed and complete incident reports
• Maintain frequent communication with staff within the Community Center and Division and reports any issues or concerns with inventory facility conditionspoliciesand incidents to supervisory staff as needed
• Provide direct supervision forstaffduringbirthdayparties events andrentals
• Communicate program information or needs to the participants parents and/or community members
• Organize andfacilitategames and/or activities
• Manage event supply inventory to include preparing and collecting suppliesmonitoringinventory and making recommendations for new purchases

Town Wide Expectations/Duties

• Serve as a professional ambassador of the Town bymaintaininga professional image a team-based collaborativeapproachand high ethical standards
• Inspect facilities and program areas to ensure a safe environment. Report safety concerns as needed
• Interpretcommunicateand enforce all Department Town County State and Federal policies and procedures within areas of program responsibility
• Complete all required safety trainingsin a timely mannerand ensures staff compliance
• Develop andaccomplishgoals andobjectivesto support the Department and Town mission

Other/Miscellaneous

• Perform other related work asrequiredand assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One(1)yearrelated customer servicerecreationor related experience preferred.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Ability to obtain CPRAEDand First Aid certifications within three monthsof hire

Benefits

All Part-Time employees receive the following benefits:

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center
• Access to the Towns Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour ofaccrued paid leave per 30 hours worked up to 48 hours per year)
• Childcare benefits including 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado

Eligible part-time employees mayparticipatein the followingadditionalbenefits:

• Robust Medical Dental and Vision plans
• Supplemental Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Employer sponsored wellness program including employee-based fitness classes

EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any termconditionor privilege of employment. Applicants employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age (40 or older) disability and genetic information (including family medical history) veteran status marital status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect ofsubstantially interferingwith an individuals work performance or creating a severe intimidating hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees including directors supervisors co-workers and non-employees such as residents members of all boards and task force groups contractors vendors consultants etc.