Salary: $13.00 – $16.00 Hourly
Location : Greenville, NC
Job Type: Regular Part-Time
Job Number: PT050123
Department: Recreation and Parks
Opening Date: 05/08/2023
Job Summary
The City of Greenville runs a variety of Special Events throughout the year. We are looking for individuals who would like to become a part of the Special Events Support Staff to assist with the pre-event, on-site, and execution of events. This position requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, creative thinking, a passion for events, and creating a high-quality experience for attendees.
Note:Hours will vary based on event needs. Nights, weekends, and some holidays are required.
This is a continuous posting and may close at any time.
Examples of Duties
- Operational support for on-site and off-site events, including but not limited to set-up, breakdown, program facilitation, event management, inventory management, parking facilitation, and other duties assigned.
- Event set-up can include tables, chairs, tents, ladders, canopies, decorations, lights, sound equipment, electrical equipment, audio/visual equipment, and other select equipment as needed. Will provide training on any specialized equipment.
- Office work includes but is not limited to answering and returning phone calls, follow-up with inquiries, computer data entry, and assistance with correspondence and event files.
- Must be able to speak effectively before groups and with high-level donors and interact constructively and well with others.
- Candidates will serve in various roles and different capacities during multiple events.
- Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and accurate inventory of Special Event resources, spaces, and equipment.
- Interact with guests during events, including the possibility of running activities or information stations.
- Provide quality customer service while interacting with private partners and citizens.
- Will be responsible for the organization, upkeep, and preparation of equipment and supplies.
- Additional responsibilities include crowd management, first-aid, and other duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent and ability to work with the public; AND
- Minimum age of 18 years old.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Skilled in:
- basic office skills, record keeping, and organization skills.
- effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
- work as part of a team.
- engage with customers of all ages and abilities.
- work with sound equipment or audio/visual equipment.
- follow oral and written instructions.
- work successfully with supervisory and lead staff.
- meet deadlines.
Special Requirements
- Must currently possess a valid driver’s license (Note: A valid driver’s license is a current driver’s license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges).
Regular part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you at least 18 years old?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a valid driver’s license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid driver’s license is a currentdriver’s license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)
- Yes
- No
04
This position requires that you be able to work rotating shifts. Are you willing and able to work a variety of shifts: days, evenings, weekends, and holidays?
- Yes
- No
05
This position requires proficiency with Microsoft Word. Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?
- No experience
- Beginner (ex: create/format/print documents, spell check)
- Intermediate (ex: create tables, charts, headers/footers)
- Advanced (ex: create forms, templates, mail merge, macros)
06
This position requires proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
- No experience
- Beginner (ex: create basic spreadsheets and formulas)
- Intermediate (ex: create/manage multiple spreadsheets, create formulas using functions)
- Advanced (ex: create/edit macros, create PivotTable and PivotChart)
Required Question