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Special Event Assistant - Seasonal

Company

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Address , , Md
Employment type OTHER
Salary $15.10 - $19.75 an hour
Expires 2023-07-23
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Description

NOTE: UPDATED SALARY RANGE FOR SUMMER 2023 SEASON!

The Activation Team, part of the Horticulture Forestry and Environmental Education Division is seeking Special Events Assistants to help support special events throughout Montgomery County including, concerts, races, art programs, festivals, holidays events, community events, and other programming.

We are seeking candidates who are enthusiastic about events and outdoor programming to join our team. Events and day-to-day activities are constantly evolving allowing for creative thinking and on-the-fly decision making. Applicants seeking to grow experience in parks and recreation and/or special events are encouraged to apply.

This position pays at a rate of $15.10 per hour to $19.75 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
Position is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland with events throughout Montgomery County.
Work schedule will vary depending on event’s needs but may include evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
The 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 424 parks on over 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org.

Examples of Important Duties

  • Supports hands-on activities and programming at events.
  • Provides exemplary customer service when interacting with event attendees.
  • Performs related tasks as required.
  • Monitors events during weekend and evening hours.
  • Helps maintain special events warehouse and inventory.
  • Provides support to the activation team and staff.
  • Assists with implementation of special events.
  • Assists with loading and unloading of equipment for events.
  • Assists with set-up and clean-up of special events equipment including tables, chairs, tents, signage, and other equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Walk at least half a mile and up and down moderate hills without difficulty.
  • Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license.
  • Tolerance for working in various weather conditions, including heat, rain, humidity, and cold.
  • Stand for at least two hours at a time.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Enthusiasm for and knowledge of special events
  • Previous customer service experience.
  • Experience with special events equipment.
  • Experience driving large vehicles (pick-up truck and/or box truck).
  • Bilingual/multilingual

Supplemental Information

Candidate must complete full background check before hire.
This position is part-time, year-round, and does not include benefits.
Work schedule will vary depending on event’s needs.
Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).


DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, ideology or status as a Veteran.