Recreation Program Assistant - Community Events

Overview

Recreation Program Assistant - Community Events

Summer, 2026

Pay: $20.92 per hour

Part-time, Seasonal, Not Benefit Eligible

We’re looking for positive, energetic, and organized individuals who enjoy connecting with the community to implement summer experiences! This leadership position will focus on assisting with the logistics to run Market Fest (Eagan’s weekly farmer’s market) including planning and implementing the Youth Power of Produce program; as well as leading our onsite Friday Fun staff, and assisting in community wide events.

The Program Assistant will work mid-May through August, working a combination of daytime and evening hours with weekend opportunities!

• February 2 – February 23:
  Application open
• February 24:
  Review applications
• March 4–6:
  Interviews
• March 11–13:
  Job offer will be made
• March 20:
  Background check paperwork due to HR
• Week of April 6:
  Onboarding paperwork sent out from HR via Neo Gov portal
• May 1:
  All online paperwork due to HR with required employment authorization documents (IDs)
• May 20:
  Recreation Open House, 4:00pm–5:30pm at City Hall
• May 28:
  Market Fest Orientation, 4:00pm–5:00pm at Eagan Community Center
• June 2: CPR/First Aid/AED Training, 6:00pm–9:00pm at City Hall
• June 3:
  Market Fest begins!
• June 8–10:
  Mandatory staff training

• Assist in the coordination, planning, and day-to-day implementation of Market Fest, Friday Fun Days, and community events.
• Work with and provide service to individuals from diverse backgrounds (age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, etc.).
• Provide exceptional customer service, including communication both verbally and in writing.
• Serve as on-site lead staff member for programs and events as assigned.
• Communicate with supervisory staff to keep them informed of any concerns or issues related to staff, participants, or community individuals.
• Request materials and supplies as needed.
• Complete weekly reports as requested by Supervisor and/or Programmer.
• Lead staff in set-up, take-down, and basic cleaning of program area.
• Administer basic first aid as needed – training provided!
• Other duties as assigned.

• Job seekers should be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• College coursework toward or degree in Parks and Recreation or related field.
• Possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers and program implementation.

• Previous experience with a Parks and Recreation agency or related field/setting.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Two (2) years of college coursework in recreation, education, event planning, or closely related field OR Two (2) years of work experience in recreation-oriented programs, event planning, education, or closely related setting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Knowledge of Eagan Parks & Recreation Department and its programs.

Knowledge:

• Event setup and teardown.
• Outdoor activities and games.
• Group management.
• Conflict resolution.

Skills:

• Team collaboration.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Time management.
• Facilitating group dynamics.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence.

Ability to:

• Adapt.
• Communicate effectively.
• Lead and delegate tasks.
• Create engaging and fun activities.

The Program Assistant will be supervised by the Recreation Supervisor and be provided work direction from the Recreation Programmer(s) and Recreation Specialist(s). Program Assistant will be responsible for work direction of other seasonal staff.

• While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, run, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distant vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

• Working conditions may include daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday hours both indoors and outdoors.
• Outdoor weather conditions may include sun, rain, wind, humidity, high and low temperatures, snow, and other natural weather conditions.