Part Time- Event Aide

CITY OF ELKHART JOB DESCRIPTION


DEPARTMENT
Parks & Recreation

POSITION
Event Aide

DIVISION
Events

STATUS

Part-time

CATEGORY
Hourly $15

FLSA
Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO
Event Coordinator

DATE
2026

JOB SUMMARY
Assists the City of Elkhart Parks & Recreation Departments Events Coordinator and Events Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator with community engagement planning and implementing community events throughout the Parks system for all ages.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises monitors and assists event participants with enrichment activities ensuring all participants maximum success and enjoyment at community events.
Assists with special events and programs throughout the year.
Works events for the parks during nights and weekends.
Unloading equipment and setting up venues for events.
Dispensing useful information to event-goers.
Packing up and cleaning up event when completed.


OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the care and well-being of event participants
Supports overall Parks goals and needs throughout the year.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor to support overall success of the event.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be at least 17 years old with reliable transportation to and from work.
High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in recreation marketing community development or a related field is a plus.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Good communication and time management skills
Conflict resolution and problem solving
Must be able to follow and maintain city policies rules and regulations
Ability to work in diverse work environments such as indoors/outdoors
Experience or interest in interacting with people with and without disabilities in a recreational setting preferred
Diligence and attention to detail
Ability to perform under stress
Conflict management skills
Valid State Drivers License and reliable transportation to and from Parks Dept.


PHYSICAL MENTAL AND VISUAL SKILLS
Maintains a cheerful and optimistic attitude
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds or more at times at least 20 pounds often
Ability to twist turn run be active and play


WORKING CONDITIONS
Works with a diverse amount of cultures and people within the community
Works inside and outside to provide programming in all weather conditions and seasons
Noise levels can vary from quiet to high
May involve driving to different locations and working out of different facilities


POST OFFER TESTING REQUIREMENTS
The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.


POLICY STATEMENT
The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge skills and abilities and the physical mental and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties responsibilities and essential job functions.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.