Event Assistant - Lake Eola Park

Description
THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEED.
Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
Nature Of Work
Responsible for small event rentals at Lake Eola Park. Responds to email and phone inquiries about rental events in a timely and professional manner. Meets with potential clients and provides site tours; answers follow-up questions by phone or email. Arranges for contracts to be signed and payments to be made. Ensures that clients have all necessary permits and insurance for their event. Arranges client walk-throughs of the site and provides day-of oversight of the event and clean-up. Enforces rules and regulations regarding rental and event use of the park. Provides support to Event Coordinator and other park staff.
WORK HOURS: Weekend availability and occasional evenings required.
Minimum Requirements
High school graduate or equivalent required plus two (2) years administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors. Demonstrated interest or experience in special events preferred. Must possess skills necessary to provide excellent customer service.