Parking Attendant (Seasonal: November-December)

Daniel Stowe Conservancy; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont, NC is seeking a Parking Attendant for festival and event seasons. Attendants direct guests, manage traffic outdoors, keep vehicles moving safely, and support smooth operation during busy arrivals.

This part-time, non-exempt role requires standing for long periods, working evenings and holidays, and collaborating with a small team. If you enjoy the outdoors and interacting with guests, this position offers a rewarding view of the festival experience.

Qualifications

• Exhibits a passion for the mission of Daniel Stowe Conservancy.
• Able to pass a standard background review.
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends and federal holidays.
• Ability to work in a team yet also independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to serving all guests equally regardless of background.

Responsibilities

• Understands the importance of each guest to the Conservancy and drives excellence.
• Works efficiently in a team and takes directions in a fast-paced environment.
• Seasonal position with potential return for high-volume events in 2027.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Guest service

Diversity awareness

Job description

Position Title: Parking Attendant

Accountability: Parking Attendant reports to the VP of Operations

Job Classification: Part-time, non-exempt – not benefits eligible.

Shifts will be offered on nights of high ticket sales- variable shift scheduling.

Parking attendants for events at Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont play an important role in helping festivals and other events run smoothly by directing guests and ensuring safety.

Most of the shift takes place outdoors directing traffic and guiding vehicles during the busiest arrival period for the event. The role is outdoors, and attendants spend long stretches standing, walking, and communicating with drivers while keeping cars moving safely and efficiently.

At peak times the pace can be fast and occasionally stressful, especially when many vehicles arrive at once. While most guests are friendly, some may be impatient if traffic is slow.

Parking attendants work closely together, support one another during busy moments, and play a key role in helping events run smoothly. For someone who enjoys being outside, staying active, and interacting with guests, it can be a rewarding way to be part of the festival experience.

Responsibilities

• Understands the importance of each guest to the Conservancy, and drives excellence to ensure an optimal experience in every way.
• Work efficiently in a team and take directions in a fast-paced environment.
• While this is a seasonal position, successful Parking Attendants will be invited back for high volume events in 2027.

Requirements

• Exhibits a passion for the mission of Daniel Stowe Conservancy.
• Successfully pass a standard background review.
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends and federal holidays to meet Garden’s needs.
• Ability to work in a team yet also independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a diverse audience.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to serve all guests equally regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity and/or sexual orientation.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to hear distress noises and hear and see distress signals in a variety of environments, always keeping safety in mind.
• Regular walking, lifting, twisting, crawling, pushing and pulling, grasping.