Special Event Assistant - Seasonal

Overview

The Activation Team at Montgomery Parks is hiring a Site Coordinator to bring our events to life. This role will provide onsite event coordination for the Parks Playhouse Jr. event series that takes place in the spring and summer months. Parks Playhouse Junior is a series of interactive children’s performances at parks across Montgomery County, offering a diverse lineup of entertainment for kids and families.

If you love working outdoors, enjoy community events, are a confident leader, and are experienced in event execution, we encourage you to apply.

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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 421 parks on 37,000 acres of parkland.

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For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Montgomery County, please contact mcp-parkscareers.

• Assist with the set up and breakdown of event spaces and equipment including tables, chairs, tents, signage, etc.
• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles for events.
• Monitor events on-site, including all event activities, ensuring safety and success of the event.
• Engage with event attendees and provide friendly, helpful customer service.
• Help maintain our special events inventory and warehouse located in Gaithersburg, MD.
• Provide support to Parks Activation staff.
• Perform related tasks as required.

• Opportunities to work will be according to event schedule throughout the year, and will include weekdays, weekends, mornings, evenings, and some holidays.
• 20-30 hours/week. The position requires weekday and weekend availability according to the event schedule.

We’re searching for enthusiastic, reliable team players who enjoy working outdoors and with families. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in parks, recreation, or special events, especially if you’re looking to gain hands-on experience this summer.

• Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for at least two hours at a time.
• Walk at least a half a mile up and down moderate hills without difficulty.
• Tolerance for working in various weather conditions, including heat, rain, humidity, and cold.

• Experience facilitating and leading special events and programs
• Experience with special events equipment
• Experience with and knowledge of coordinating special events
• Previous customer service experience
• Experience driving large vehicles (pick-up truck and/or box truck)
• Bilingual/Multilingual a plus

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

• This position is part-time and not eligible for benefits.
• A background investigation will be completed prior to hire.
• Must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License.
• This position is based out of Gaithersburg, MD and works at park locations throughout Montgomery County.
• Position pays at a rate of $15.45 to $19.75 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or  (Maryland Relay 7-1-1).

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.