Salary: $11.50 Hourly
Location : Clemmons, NC
Job Type: Part-time No Benefits
Job Number: 07029
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 08/08/2023
Closing Date: 8/20/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
Forsyth County’s Park and Recreation Department is looking for a Marketing & Events Intern for the Marketing & Events Office. This position is a great opportunity to work at Tanglewood Park. This is a part-time position that begins in September and ends December (in duration of the Aquatic Center and Mallard Lake operational season, Reservation Season, Special Event Season, and Festival of Lights Season.)
This position requires teamwork, leadership, and customer service skills. This position works with various clients on requests for all special events located at Tanglewood Park. This person will utilize online reservation systems, process payments, create contracts and keep records of billing information.
This person will prepare and distribute event schedules and event itineraries. This position will be asked to check-in shelter reservation and accommodate reasonable request from patrons. This position will assist with the annual planning and assisting with Festival of Lights, Aquatic Center, Mallard Lake and other seasonal park operations and events.
This position will learn and execute the behind the scenes work of large and small scale event planning for events that work in conjunction with the Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Department.
This position will work a typical schedule of 30 hours per week Monday-Friday within the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Availability on weekends and at night will be required at times, however, limited.
Distinguishing Features
A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public recreation operations and facilities.
Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with the public.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees.
Ability and experience in operations of a cash register/point of sale system.
General knowledge of boat operation.
Scheduling of multiple employees.
Ability to build event schedules.
Ability to plan and assist with large and small scale events.
Minimum Education and Experience
Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma/GED and currently be enrolled as a full time student at a college or university in a Parks and Recreation or relevant major.
A valid drivers license is required.
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. “See resume” is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
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- No I do not agree
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Please select your highest level of completed education.
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college, trainings, certifications
- Completion of a vocational program
- Associate’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree or higher
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Are you currently enrolled as a full-time student in college or university?
- Yes
- No
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Are you currently enrolled in a Parks and Recreation Major?
- Yes
- No
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Are you currently in good academic standing?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have previous experience operating a cash register and/or point of sale (POS) system?
- Yes
- No
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Have you ever worked in a customer service position?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience working directly with the public?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have previous experience in managing, coordinating or working special events?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience creating and/or maintaining staff schedules?
- Yes
- No
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Are you willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays?
- Yes
- No
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