Staff Assistant Switchyard Park

Page last updated on December 30, 2024 at 9:47 am

Position Description

The Switchyard Park Staff Assistant will collaborate as part of a team with the Recreation Facilities General Manager, Switchyard Park Working Forepersons, Laborer II’s, and on-site Event Supervisors to provide quality event experiences.

The Staff Assistant is primarily responsible for coordinating event reservation requests and seeing events through to completion. The Staff Assistant will be knowledgeable in:

How to receive and process event reservation requests.
Basic event planning.
How to lead effective walkthroughs for customers and make recommendations on event logistics.
Understanding set-up procedures and on-site event support.
Understanding event safety guidelines, facility security, and basic custodial tasks related to events.
Understanding in-house audio/visual systems related to events.
How to serve as an information and public relations resource for the Parks and Recreation Department to the public.
On occasion, some on-site event support may be involved.
Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school education or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Some college preferred.

Experience

Experience in event coordination and customer service. Preferred: Experience in scheduling is a plus.

Personal Attributes

Position is suited to someone with excellent communication skills—written and oral, a high level of attention to detail, and superior customer service skills. People who will succeed will also be motivated and able to work independently.

Requirements

Current Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to obtain. Current driver’s license.

Hours

Approximately 20 hours a week. Some flexibility in work schedule—Candidate should be available primarily during range of Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some weeknights and weekends may be required during special events.

Salary

$17.96 per hour.

Applicants for this position are subject to a criminal history background check. Direct deposit is a required condition of employment.

How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply for this position must submit an application (click here to download and fill out an application ) to Bloomington Parks and Recreation, 401 N. Morton St. in Bloomington, Indiana.

Applications may be requested from, or dropped off at, the reception desk in the atrium inside City Hall (401 N. Morton St., Bloomington, Indiana 47404) during business hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F), by mail (PO Box 848, Bloomington, IN 47402), by fax to (812) 349-3705, or by email to parks@bloomington.in.gov. If submitting an application via email, please include the title of the position and the applicant's name in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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