Event Staff (Flint Hills Discovery Center) - Seasonal

City of Manhattan, Kansas; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Manhattan, Kansas seeks seasonal event staff for the Flint Hills Discovery Center. Responsibilities include setup and breakdown of events, greeting renters, and guiding guests through spaces. Hours are highly variable based on events and rentals.

Must be at least 18 years old, with availability on weekday evenings and weekends until 1:00AM. This non-exempt, seasonal role supports parks and recreation events and rentals at various city locations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Available weekday evenings and weekends until 1:00AM.

Responsibilities

• Assist with special events and rentals including setup, monitoring, break down and cleaning post event.
• Greet renters, show the space, confirm setup is acceptable and answer questions.
• Monitor exhibits and interact with guests, making changes as needed.
• Establish cooperative working relationships in a team environment.

Job description

Starting Wage: $13.00/hour

Closing Date: Open until filled, may close at any time

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Variable

Must be 18 years or older

Description

(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $13.00/hour

Closing Date: Open until filled, may close at any time

Shift/Workdays and Hours: Variable

Must be 18 years or older

Position Purpose

The Flint Hills Discovery Center is seeking team members to assist with special events and rentals. Duties include setting up table and chairs, monitoring events, and breaking down and cleaning post event. Managing small rental events on your own, such as showers and birthday parties. Duties would also include, but are not limited to, greeting renter, showing the space, confirming setup is acceptable, answering questions, monitoring exhibits and interacting with guests, and making changes as needed. The hours are highly variable from week to week, depending upon the number of events and rentals taking place.

Job Duties

• Provides excellent customer service and possess a service philosophy which reflects the mission of Parks & Recreation Department.
• Assists with special events and rentals which includes set up, monitoring events, break down and cleaning post event.
• Follows directions and communicates effectively.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional working relationships with others; individually and in a team environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Additional Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Available weekday evenings and weekends until 1:00AM.

Other Information

• This is not a KPERS covered position.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work is performed at assigned location(s).
• Work is performed in a potentially noisy environment.
• Stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle, feel, speak, hear, climb stairs, push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any basis protected by law.