Event Services Specialist

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation; Shenandoah Junction (WV); On-site; USD 11,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation is seeking a part-time Event Services Attendant to support events at AMP Sam Michaels Park and other JCPRC sites. You’ll help with event setup and cleanup, concessions, ticket sales, guest check-in, parking, and merchandise during indoor and outdoor events.

The ideal candidate is dependable, customer-focused, safety-minded, and able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays; you must pass a background check and obtain a food handler

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate a cash register or point-of-sale system and handle money accurately.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of an event team.
• Ability to remain courteous and composed while working with crowds in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on event needs, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to follow food-handling, safety, emergency, parking, and crowd-management procedures.
• Ability to move between assignments and work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up event spaces by arranging tables, chairs, tents, signs, barricades, concession supplies, and other equipment as directed.
• Clean and restore event areas before, during, and after events, including collecting trash, wiping surfaces, sweeping, and returning equipment to storage.
• Provide concession coverage at the AMP, Jefferson County Community Center, and other JCPRC locations; prepare and serve food and beverages in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Sell event and concert tickets, staff ticket booths, scan or verify tickets, and assist with guest check-in and admissions.
• Direct vehicles, assist with parking operations, and help maintain safe and orderly pedestrian and traffic flow in designated event areas.
• Sell event merchandise and concessions; operate point-of-sale equipment and accurately handle cash and credit/debit card transactions.
• Greet guests, answer basic event and facility questions, provide directions, and deliver friendly, professional customer service.
• Monitor assigned event areas, lines, entrances, and exits; communicate concerns and request assistance from management or emergency personnel when needed.
• Assist event staff, vendors, performers, renters, and program personnel with routine operational needs as assigned.
• Follow opening, closing, cash-handling, food-safety, facility, and event procedures; promptly report incidents, hazards, damaged equipment, or maintenance needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation is seeking a part-time Event Services Attendant to support events at AMP Sam Michaels Park and other JCPRC sites. You’ll help with event setup and cleanup, concessions, ticket sales, guest check-in, parking, and merchandise during indoor and outdoor events.

The ideal candidate is dependable, customer-focused, safety-minded, and able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays; you must pass a background check and obtain a food handler