The Activation Team is seeking a Special Event Assistant. The series runs from late June through mid-August and features kids’ performers and entertainers. Additional opportunities include providing on-site event support at on-site special events and programs including concerts, festivals, races, community events, fun runs and walks, art performances, and other programming throughout the year. We are seeking candidates that are enthusiastic about events and outdoor programs to join our team.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 421 parks on 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: www.montgomeryparks.org

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, ideology or status as a Veteran.

Coordinates the onsite implementation of special events and community events including the Parks Playhouse Jr. Series (late June-mid-August)

Provides leadership and supervision at events and programs

Directs operations at events including performers, staff, and volunteers

Monitors event attendees and serves as onsite representative

Provides support to activation team

Preferred Qualifications

Experience facilitating special events and programs

Experience with special events equipment

Enthusiasm for and knowledge of special events

Bilingual/Multilingual a plus

Previous customer service experience.

Supplemental Information

This position is not eligible for benefits.

A background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

Must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License.

$15.10 to $19.75 per hour; 20- 30 hours/week. The position requires weekend and evening availability according to the event schedule.

Working Conditions

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to stand for at least two hours at a time.

Ability to walk at least half a mile and up and down moderate hills without difficulty.

Tolerance for working in various weather conditions, including heat, rain, humidity, and cold.