Temporary Recreation Assistant- Special Events

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year, such as the Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games, and Festival in the Park. The Department serves a population exceeding one million residents and manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways, and facilities. It is committed to providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, protecting open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy, and contributing to a sense of community that increases property values and tourism.

Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, we offer a range of opportunities.

Mecklenburg County is excited to add a Temporary Recreation Assistant to our team. This position will assist with a variety of outdoor special events, activities, and commemorative events. It will primarily be located in the Uptown Charlotte area, but events will be at various locations and times. The incumbent will provide light housekeeping and sanitation before, during and after events, prepare facilities for reservations/bookings and assist with other event duties as assigned.

The selected candidate will work a varying schedule, which may include nights, weekends and holidays depending on special events and reservation schedules. Hours vary and are subject to change.

• Strong customer service skills
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Experience assisting with special events strongly preferred

• Provide customer service and handle funds in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, website, social media, and walk‑in patrons for information, program registration, center daily use, and rentals.
• Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary.
• Prepare facility before and after scheduled reservations for weddings and non‑wedding events.
• Visit Park and Recreation venues/sites, monitor events and assist with special events.
• Enforce rules and regulations.
• Collect fees and take registrations for facility rentals.
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas.
• Handle inquiries and complaints from public.
• Assist with Department-sponsored events.

Experience: No experience required.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? N/A.

Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges; CPR/First Aid.

General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Recreational programming and instruction.

• Applying classroom knowledge through hands‑on activities.
• Developing and enforcing classroom rules and safety procedure.
• Managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization.

• Adaptability:
  Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Applied Learning:
  Assimilating and applying new job‑related information in a timely manner.
• Building Trust:
  Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
• Communication:
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