Part-Time Holiday Lights Attendant

Midwestcityok; Midwest City (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Midwest City is hiring a Part-Time Holiday Lights Attendant in the Communications & Marketing Department. You will monitor Holiday Lights Spectacular operations, open and close the lights nightly, greet visitors, and help coordinate volunteers.

Responsibilities include depositing donations with police escort, notifying Public Works for electrical needs, and setting up sound systems as required. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of simple electrical procedures.
• Ability to make decisions using good judgment.
• Knowledge of good safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to explain procedures to volunteers.
• Ability to relate to the public using tact and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Holiday Lights Spectacular operations under supervision.
• Open and close the lights nightly.
• Meet greeters and collectors; train volunteers.
• Deposit nightly donations with police escort.
• Notify Public Works for electrical maintenance needs.
• Setup and take down sound systems as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good judgment

Effective communication

Safety policies

Explain procedures

Relate to public

Diplomacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Now Hiring: Part-Time Holiday Lights Attendant

Communications & Marketing Department | City of Midwest City

Starting Pay: $12.0807/HR - 20-30 hours/week - Evening, Weekend & Holidays - From November 5 through December 28

Application Deadline

Applications accepted until filled.

Join Our Team!

The City of Midwest City is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Holiday Lights Attendant in the Communications & Marketing Department.

What You'll Do

In this role, under the general supervision of the Events Specialist, you will monitor Holiday Lights Spectacular operations, open and close the lights nightly, meet greeters and collectors, train volunteers. You will deposit nightly donations to the police department with police escort. You will notify Public Works staff when electrical maintenance is needed for the lights.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Opens gates nightly by 6:00 p.m.
• Makes sure the lights come on at the proper time.
• Checks light displays.
• Notifies Public Works staff for all electrical work i.e. flip breakers, plug in displays.
• Gives all volunteers general instructions.
• Informs Events Specialist if volunteers do not show.
• Collects donations if necessary.
• Responsible for solving operational issues.
• Routinely drives through lights to ensure they are working properly.
• Deposits nightly donations in the Police Department with police escort.
• Reports any problems to Events Specialist or Communications & Marketing staff.
• Setup and take down sound systems as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Knowledge of simple electrical procedures.
• Ability to make decisions using good judgment.
• Knowledge of good safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to explain procedures to volunteers.
• Ability to relate to the public using tact and diplomacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Certification Requirements

None

Other Significant Facts

• Employee will routinely be working outside in all kinds of weather.
• The employee is required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to set up and take down sound system unassisted.
• Must be able to work in cold weather.
• Must be able to lift and bend.
• Must be able to operate a cell phone in a clear, concise manner.
• May be required to operate a golf cart (must be 18 years old and insurable to operate a golf cart).

The City of Midwest City is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).