Position: Event Services Assistant (Hourly)*
About: This position is responsible for administrative and field work assisting with Parks Division events, community programs, outreach, and volunteer programs. The Event Services Assistant will help with the planning, organization, promotion, and coordination of special events. The work involves a wide range of public contacts and activities performed in collaboration with other City agencies and the general public. The work requires independent judgment and initiative and is performed under the direct supervision of the Recreation Services Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have at least six (6) months of experience with event coordination and/or program administration that included responsibility for scheduling staff and/or spaces and/or assisting with outreach/marketing, preferably in a parks and recreation setting. Experience would normally involve direct public contact; with recreation program leadership or supervision preferred. Hours for this position will generally be 20 hours per week; however, hours for hourly positions are not guaranteed. Core work hours will consist of 6-hour shifts on Monday and Friday, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. The remainder of weekly hours worked will vary based on the events schedule. The selected candidate must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, based on the events schedule. Work Location: This position will be based at the Parks Division office at 330 E. Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715.
Requirements: Six (6) months of experience performing event coordination, volunteer management, or program administration that included responsibility for scheduling staff and/or spaces and/or assisting with outreach/marketing. Completion of or current enrollment in an Associate’s (or higher level) degree program from an accredited college or university in Recreation Management, Hospitality Management, Tourism and Event Management, or a closely related field. The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
Benefits: flexible work schedule conducive to work-life balance, paid time off, health insurance
