Part-Time Holiday Lights Attendant

City of Midwest City; Midwest City (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Midwest City is seeking a Part-Time Holiday Lights Attendant in the Communications & Marketing Department to help operate the Holiday Lights Spectacular and assist volunteers. This role supports evening, weekend, and holiday hours from November 5 through December 28.

Typical duties include opening/closing lights, handling donations with police escort, coordinating with Public Works for electrical needs, bench testing equipment, and aiding staff in setup and takedown of sound systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of simple electrical procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to relate to the public with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to explain procedures to volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Opens gates nightly by 6:00 p.m. and ensures lights come on on time.
• Monitors Holiday Lights Spectacular operations and assists volunteers.
• Deposits nightly donations with police escort and notifies maintenance as needed.
• Setup and take down sound systems and coordinate with Events Specialist.

Skills

Electrical basics

Decision making

Safety policies

Communication skills

Volunteer training

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sound system operation

Job description

Now Hiring: Part-Time Holiday Lights Attendant

Communications & Marketing Department | City of Midwest City

Starting Pay:

$12.08/hr - 20-30 hours/week - Evening, Weekend & Holidays - From November 5 through December 28

Application Deadline

Applications accepted until filled.

Join Our Team!

This 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

• 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).

Salary: $12.08 per hour