Birthday Party Host - Conservatory

Job Location:

Oak Park Conservatory
- Oak Park, IL 60304

Position Type:
Part Time

Non IMRFEducation Level: High School

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Must work weekend day(s)

Job Category:
Non-Union

The Birthday Party Host
- Conservatory is a Part-Time Position. We offer competitive compensation, PTO and an employee discount for part-time employees.

The Birthday Party Host responsibilities are to facilitate, supervise and organize Conservatory birthday party attendees in a fun and safe manner.

• Facilitates and supervises children's birthday parties at the Oak Park Conservatory to ensure guests are actively engaged, safe, and having fun.
• Redirect participant behavior when necessary, enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well‑being of all participants, staff, facilities, and equipment.
• Maintains inventory and organization of party supplies and submits needs to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the setup and cleanup for birthday party event.
• Greet host and guests, provides excellent customer service.
• Assist party participants in a fun and safe manner throughout the party.
• Display an attitude of fun and enthusiasm throughout the event.

• Assist in the development of activities and crafts during the birthday party.
• Maintains a complete understanding of Park District emergency action plan.
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all Federal, State, Local and Park District safety regulations.
• Communicates any program deviations to immediate supervisor.
• Must be available weekend days as scheduled.
• Attends staff meetings as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 16 years of age or have a work permit if 15 years of age.
• Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment.
• Ability to work with and instruct children.
• Ability to multi‑task workload.
• Customer service focus.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Organization and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and problem solving skills.
• Ability to respond to problems or stressful situations at all times and with good judgment and accuracy.
• Ability to follow directions and work under supervision of the birthday party leader.
• Ability to convey a favorable Park District image with the media, partner organizations, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively with entire District staff, works with a variety of people and personalities, and maintains a positive working relationship with other employees.
• Establishes and maintains the highest standards of ethical conduct.

• Frequently – standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, running, and walking.
• Strength – the work requires the ability to move and lift medium to heavy weight (up to 50 lbs.).
• Other requirements may include talking, hearing, and seeing to perform the following necessary duties: facilitating programs and supervising guests, operating office equipment including but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, fax machines and telephones.
• Activities are performed both indoors and outdoors. May be subjected to inclement weather but not limited to.
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations in a concise verbal and written manner.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to use independent judgment, initiative and respond to unexpected or unplanned events or demands.

• Internal:
  Other Park District staff
• External:
  Patrons of Park District of Oak Park, partner organizations, residents of Oak Park

The position may average between 4 and 10 hours per week. The position requires working select times on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer!