About this role
Are you passionate about creating meaningful experiences and bringing people together through community events? Join our team as our Recreation Assistant in Special Events and play an important role in supporting engaging recreation programs and services that make a positive impact for the Town of Erie.
In this role, you'll contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of events while helping ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly. You'll enjoy a varied and rewarding work environment that offers opportunities to take initiative, work independently, and collaborate with others to deliver quality recreational experiences for the community.
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Posting Dates: Please refer to the posting dates as this posting could close early with no notice. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process once the posting closes.
Pay Ranges:
- Hiring Range: $22.05/hr - $24.81/hr
- Full Range: $22.05/hr - $27.56/hr
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Work Hours: Tuesday-Saturday shifts primarily to include mornings, nights, and weekends as needed, typically around 20 – 30 hours per week, to include mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed; not to exceed an average of 130 hours/month on average.
- Schedule may vary depending on program specific needs, including increased shifts during the summer months.
Work Location : Erie Community Center (450 Powers St)
- This position is 100% in-office and not eligible for remote work.
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Duties And Responsibilities:
Assistant Duties
- Assists recreation staff in developing, organizing, scheduling, promoting and hosting special events
- Provides direct operational support to recreation staff which includes planning, purchasing, staffing, scheduling, implementing and administration of special event operations
- Communicates with patrons, staff, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, and contractors to ensure smooth operations
- Evaluates operational effectiveness and recommend new workflows and processes to improve special event operations
- Manages event supply inventory to include preparing and collecting supplies, monitoring inventory, and making recommendations for new purchases
- May assist with creating event timelines, site maps, plan event logistics, respond to inquiries of event exhibitors, vendors, and contractors, and other program-related tasks
- May assist with tracking, payment plans for vendors, advertising, and sponsors
- Assists in developing partnerships and coordination of donations/sponsorships
- Completes a variety of paperwork including daily records, logs and incident reports
- Maintains program related records. Reports issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents to supervisory staff as needed
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings. May assist with training staff
- May assist with recruiting, interviewing, training and scheduling volunteers and staff
- Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies with staff and guests. Take appropriate action steps following any incidents within the facility
- Remains composed and makes sound judgments in any emergency or non-emergency situation Responds to emergency situations, administers first aid, CPR or other medical attention as needed, and completes incident reports
- Serves on committees and attend meetings as assigned. Tasks may include scheduling/running meetings, tracking budget line items, implementing staff appreciation events, and other tasks as assigned
- Demonstrates outstanding internal and external customer service by upholding PEAK (Professional, Exceptional, Accountable, Knowledgeable) standards. Refers public to the appropriate Town contact
- May serve or fill in for the Recreation Coordinator – Special Events in their absence
Town Wide Expectations/Duties
- Serves as a professional ambassador of the Town by maintaining a professional image, a team-based collaborative approach and high ethical standards
- Inspects facilities and program areas to ensure a safe environment. Report safety concerns as needed.
- Interprets, communicates and enforces all Department, Town, County, State, and Federal policies and procedures within areas of program responsibility
- Completes all required safety trainings in a timely manner
- Develops and accomplish goals and objectives to support the Department and Town mission
Other/Miscellaneous
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Desired Qualifications
- Two (2) years of customer service experience, recreation or related experience preferred.
A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations
- Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification within 3 months of hire
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Pre-employment screenings include:
- Interview process
- Background checks include:
National and County Criminal Scan
- Sex-Offender Registry check
- Motor Vehicle Report through DMV
- Reference Checks
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Benefits
Part-Time employees receive the following benefits:
- Free membership to the Erie Community Center
- Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Colorado Sick Leave (1 hour of accrued, paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year)
This position allows employees to participate in the following additional benefits:
- Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
- Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
- Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
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Accommodations : If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at [email protected] and [email protected] .
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