Salary: $17.86 Hourly
Location : City of Coral Gables, FL
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 0097-001
Department: Community Recreation Department
Opening Date: 07/07/2023
Closing Date: 7/27/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Summary
The City of Coral Gables, Florida, The City Beautiful, a progressive, international, coastal and historic City is seeking a highly qualified professional who is inspired by interesting challenges of an established, but dynamic community for the position of Special Projects Specialist. The City has a population of approximately 51,000 residents, has a vibrant downtown and is home to the University of Miami. It is proud to be ranked by Forbes.com ninth out of America’s Top 25 Towns to Live Well and America’s sixth most successful walkable suburb by the Wall Street Journal.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The City Beautiful is made up of people of all ages, from all walks of life, recreating side-by-side throughout all city programs and facilities. The City, is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and autonomy.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Special Projects Specialist performs a variety of professional and administrative work in planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating special events, film permits and projects under Community Recreation. Assists in the supervision of the Special Projects Assistant, volunteers and vendors. Exercises considerable initiative and judgment under the supervision of the Special Projects Coordinator.
The Special Projects Specialist will assist the Special Project Coordinator in coordinating and implementing a variety of event activities, provide information on permit requirements, recreation events and activities, handle cash and sales transactions, prepare and serve food, and assist with the cleanliness and maintenance of the facility or event location of assignment.
Qualifications
Minimum age of 18 years with High School diploma or equivalent.
One year customer service experience required.
One year retail or cash handling experience required.
Food handling experience, preferred.
First Aid & CPR Certification, preferred.
Additional Information
The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
PART-TIME (15-24 Hours):
ANNUAL LEAVE: 4 days per year (1 day is equivalent to 4.80 hours). Leave is accrued but not able to use during first 90 days of employment.
SICK LEAVE: 4 days per year. Employees may convert to annual leave 15 hours if more than 2 days have been accrued and unused during the fiscal year.
HOLIDAYS: 11 holidays (If scheduled to work, plus 1 floating day).
BEREAVEMENT: 3 Days for the death of an immediate family member (Parent, spouse, or child) and 2 days for any other immediate family member.
ADMINISTRATIVE SICK LEAVE: Employees who have not used sick leave, leave without pay, or have not lost time due to an on-the-job injury in a 6 month period are entitled to 1 day of administrative leave.
CASH PAY OUT OF VACATION: Employees may request payment of accrued/earned annual leave not to exceed 15 hours at the rate of pay in effect at the time of the request, provided such request is made no later than September 30, 2015 (or as amended every fiscal year).
MILITARY LEAVE: 30 work days every year with pay and the remainder of the period shall be without pay, unless otherwise provided by City Commission.
JURY DUTY: Time off with pay if scheduled to work.
PART-TIME (25 -29 Hours)
ANNUAL LEAVE: 8 days per year (1 day is equivalent to 5.80 hours). Leave is accrued but not able to use during first 90 days of employment.
SICK LEAVE: 8 days per year. Employees may convert to annual leave 30 hours if more than 4 days have been accrued and unused during the fiscal year.
HOLIDAYS: 11 holidays (If scheduled to work, plus 1 floating day).
BEREAVEMENT: 3 Days for the death of an immediate family member (Parent, spouse, or child) and 2 days for any other immediate family member.
ADMINISTRATIVE SICK LEAVE: Employees who have not used sick leave, leave without pay, or have not lost time due to an on-the-job injury in a 6 month period are entitled to 1 day of administrative leave.
CASH PAY OUT OF VACATION: Employees may request payment of accrued/earned annual leave not to exceed 30 hours at the rate of pay in effect at the time of the request, provided such request is made no later than September 30, 2015 (or as amended every fiscal year).
MILITARY LEAVE: 30 work days every year with pay and the remainder of the period shall be without pay, unless otherwise provided by City Commission.
JURY DUTY: Time off with pay if scheduled to work.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess one year customer service experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you possess one year of cash handling experience?
- Yes
- No
Required Question