Events Staff (Part-Time)

Join the Team Behind the City’s Most Memorable Events

Position: Special Events Staff
Love being part of the action? Enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and helping bring community events to life? This could be your backstage pass.

The City of Suwanee is looking for a dependable, hands-on   Special Events Staffer   to help make our events and public spaces shine. From concerts and festivals to community gatherings, you’ll play a key role in creating experiences that residents and visitors won’t forget. This position works exclusively Suwanee event shifts and can expect to be scheduled for approximately 10–20 events per year, though this is an estimate and subject to change. Events usually happen from February to early December and then you get to rest before jumping into a new year events.

How to Apply (It’s Easy!):
Just fill out and upload the official City of Suwanee employment application, you’ll find it on the next screen.

[Click here to grab it: Suwanee Employment Application  ]

What You’ll Do

No two days look exactly the same—and that’s part of the fun. In this role, you’ll:

- Help   set up and break down city events , including tents, staging, barricades, sound equipment, tables, chairs, and more

- Keep parks and facilities   clean, safe, and guest-ready

- Perform   light maintenance   (think changing bulbs, minor repairs, unclogging drains)

- Install   banners, signage, and event décor

- Operate equipment like   golf carts, ATVs, and light-duty trucks

- Support   event location setups   and city facility needs

- Keep an eye on park activity and report any concerns

- Pitch in wherever needed to ensure events run smoothly

What It Takes to Succeed

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying active, working outdoors, and being part of a team.

You’ll thrive here if you:

- Don’t mind getting your hands dirty and working in all kinds of weather

- Can lift, carry, and move equipment (sometimes heavy!)

- Are comfortable using tools, equipment, and light vehicles

- Communicate well with teammates and the public

- Take pride in keeping spaces clean, safe, and welcoming

Qualifications

- Some high school education required

- Experience supporting   events, facilities, or similar work   is a plus

- Valid (or ability to obtain)   Georgia driver’s license

Work Environment

- Primarily   outdoors , including hot summers and occasional cold or inclement weather

- Physically active role involving lifting, walking, climbing, and equipment operation

- Exposure to typical outdoor and maintenance conditions (dust, noise, machinery)

A Few Additional Notes

- This position is   non-exempt (hourly)

- Subject to the City’s   drug and alcohol screening policies

- The City of Suwanee is proud to be an   Equal Opportunity Employer

Why Join Us?

At the City of Suwanee, you’re not just setting up events—you’re helping create the moments that bring a community together. If you enjoy teamwork, variety, and seeing the direct impact of your work, you’ll fit right in.

Ready to Join the Fun? Let’s Make It Official!

Before you dive into this awesome opportunity, here’s the fine print (but we’ll keep it breezy):

The City of Suwanee is proud to be a  Drug-Free Workplace , an  Equal Opportunity Employer , and a participant in  E-Verify  — because fairness, safety, and integrity matter here.

How to Apply (It’s Easy!): Just fill out and upload the official City of Suwanee employment application, you’ll find it on the next screen. [Click here to grab it:  Suwanee Employment Application  ]

Post close date: Until Filled