Part-Time Event Specialist

Part-Time Event Specialist

Lake Metroparks Kirtland, Ohio, United States

Part-Time Event Specialist
Event Specialist, Part-Time (Non-Exempt)
Hourly Rate: $13.00–$16.00 Pay Grade: Part-Time Location: Farmpark, Kirtland, Ohio 44094 Position Summary: Lake Metroparks is seeking a part-time Event Specialist to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of public and private events er the supervision of the Farmpark Events Manager, this position provides administrative and operational support; assists with event communications, setup, and logistics; and provides respectful service to participants, visitors, volunteers, clients, and community partners.

This position works up to 28 hours per week on a varied schedule that may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Starting rate is based on relevant experience and education.

Education and/or

Experience:

• High school diploma, recognized equivalency credential, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and demonstrated skills required.
• One to two years of experience providing customer service, coordinating events, supporting programs, or performing related administrative work preferred.

Certificates or Licenses:

• Valid driver's license and continued insurability under the Park District's vehicle insurance requirements.

Required Training: Employees must complete and maintain all required Park District training, including applicable safety, fraud prevention, ethics, harassment prevention, and position-specific training.

Other:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.
• Ability to work a varied schedule of up to 28 hours per week, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to work outdoors in seasonal weather when assigned.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while following established procedures and service standards.
• Ability to safely operate assigned Park District vehicles and equipment after required training.

• Responds promptly and professionally to telephone calls, emails, correspondence, and other communications related to event inquiries, reservations, and department operations.
• Prepares, maintains, and organizes event contracts, invoices, records, correspondence, and related documents.
• Maintains accurate event, program, and financial records and submits required activity reports to the supervisor.
• Coordinates facility use and event logistics with Lake Metroparks staff, including event information, room or site setup, ranger support, alcohol-related requests, equipment needs, and related communications.
• Supports event setup, delivery, and breakdown by preparing materials, monitoring event spaces, assisting participants and visitors, and communicating operational needs to appropriate staff.
• Provides respectful and responsive service, shares accurate information about Lake Metroparks, and supports safe and efficient event operations.
• Reviews department information on the Lake Metroparks website and submits update requests to the supervisor as needed.
• Follows all applicable safety procedures, reports hazards or incidents promptly, and supports a safe environment for participants, visitors, volunteers, and staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position has no supervisory duties.

To succeed in this position, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below describe the job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the position. Lake Metroparks provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees who encounter barriers to employment, in…