Events and Rental Assistant

Employment Type

Part Time (up to 19 hours)

Job Summary STARTING HOURLY PAY RANGE: $15.81 - $16.58 based on experience. Do you have experience working with special events or in a front-line customer service role? If so, consider joining the City of Olathe as a Rental Assistant. This part-time position is responsible for monitoring a variety of business, organization, and private party rentals at the City’s event venues. Events include meetings, weddings, and other special occasions.

The Rental Assistant helps ensure rooms and equipment are clean and properly maintained, supports the safety of clients and guests, and promotes a positive and welcoming environment throughout each event. For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

• Attends events and monitors facility and outdoor space use providing necessary support tasks which vary based on the nature and location of the event.
• Provides a variety of support activities ranging between customer facing support to tasks supporting behind the scenes activities such as setups, flips, and take-downs for events and rentals.
• May be required to secure or close venues at the end of events.
• Serves as a representative and liaison of the city to rental clients, guests, vendors, and the public providing information and customer service.
• Assists in enforcing policies, safety rules and regulations.
• Provides coordination and direction to others involved in the set-up, participation, and other related activities.

• Experience:
  
  One year of experience working with facility rentals, special events or in a customer service role, preferred.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and be detail oriented.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and potentially older depending on the nature of the event or work performed.
• Education:
  
  A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  First Aid and CPR training provided.
• Language:
  Proficiency in both written and verbal English language required.
• Additional proficiency in Spanish and American Sign Language preferred.

This position works in a variety of conditions dependent on event type and location. Work may require exposure to both indoor and outdoor environments which may require exposure to varied temperatures and a variety of weather elements. Work may require lifting, bending, climbing, and other physical demands.

The City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didn’t happen by accident. It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. “Setting the standard for excellence in public service” is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do.

Olathe’s quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture.

• We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement.
• Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing Live Well wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially.

The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible. If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here.