Special Events Staff

Various City of St. Cloud Parks & Facilities

Highlights

Delivering quality park and recreation opportunities to our community is serious work and serious fun! St. Cloud Park & Recreation is recruiting positive, enthusiastic, safety-conscious, and customer-focused individuals that are looking for an opportunity to grow their leadership skills and create life-long memories for members of our community! As Special Events Staff, you will have fun while creating an opportunity for our community to come together to connect, play, learn, and make lasting memories.

Competitive Pay

Make a Difference in the Community

Pay

• $15-17 per hour
• Pay rate based on qualifications and experience
• Part-Time, Seasonal, Not Benefit Eligible

Hours of Work

• Hours include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Hours vary based on scheduled programs and events
• Position runs late June through September for peak season and occasional hours October-May
• Hours may be limited by inclement weather

Typical Duties Performed

• Work with all abilities and ages in a fun and safe environment.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Assist Recreation Programmer in the execution of a wide range of special events, such as community festivals, sporting events, and seasonal activities.
• Assist in setting up and tearing down event infrastructure, booths, and displays.
• Provide excellent customer service to event attendees, addressing questions, concerns, and ensuring a positive experience.
• Assist in implementing safety measures and security protocols to ensure the well-being of event participants, staff/volunteers, and the protection of park facilities.
• Enforce all facility rules and policies, maintaining a consistent discipline policy for all participants.
• Work closely with the Recreation Programmer, other special events staff, and other Park & Recreation staff, community organizations, sponsors, and vendors to ensure successful event partnerships.
• Proactively identify and address issues, demonstrating the ability to take initiative in resolving challenges.
• Accurately handle all cash transactions and accurately record items sold.
• Maintain a positive work environment and set an example of conduct and professionalism for other staff and volunteers.
• Maintain confidentiality with co-workers, participants, and the public.
• Complete any necessary records and reports on attendance, receipts, accidents, and/or incidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Job seekers should be age 16 or older
• Current CPR-AED/First Aid certification or will to be certified
• Willingness to work a variety of hours, including daytime, evenings, and weekends depending on event and program schedules
• Stamina to work/stand long hours on-site during events
• Ability to lift/move 50 pounds
• Ability to complete tasks without supervision
• Ability to work with all abilities and ages in a diverse community
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and solve problems

You May Be a Great Fit if You Have:

• Ability to display courtesy, patience, and friendliness
• Participated in activities, sports, clubs, or other groups
• Previous experience in special events and/or recreation programming

Here’s what staff members have said about working for Park and Recreation:

“I appreciate the flexibility of scheduling time for me to work, and they understand that we have other things we may need to take care of.”

“Working in Park and Recreations has been a fun experience. I got to work with people of all ages, and it helped open my eyes to other possible job opportunities in the department.”

Located in central Minnesota, the City of St. Cloud is home to about 80,000 people. St. Cloud Park & Recreation boasts 98 parks and offers special events and programming for all ages. As a department, Park & Recreation employs an average of 23 full-time year-round employees, 25 part-time year-round employees, and 100+ part-time seasonal employees between park maintenance, Munsinger/Clemens Gardens, Lake George Municipal Complex, Aquatics, and Whitney Recreation Center and Sports Complex. Visit our website to learn more at https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/1833/Park-Recreation!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What are the first and last dates you are available to work?
• List any job-related special courses, seminars, workshops, training, or skills acquired, also any other experience or activities that would be beneficial to you in this position.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Cloud, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person