Recreation Assistant- Events (Part-time/Seasonal)

City of Eden Prairie; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Recreation Assistant, where you will play a key role in organizing and executing exciting community events. This part-time, seasonal position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community while developing your event planning skills. You will assist in various events throughout the summer, ensuring everything runs smoothly from setup to teardown. If you are passionate about recreation, enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, and have a knack for organization, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a supportive organization that values collaboration and innovation!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; CPR and First Aid preferred.
• 1 year of experience in event planning or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and implementing community-wide events.
• Provides on-site coordination for event logistics.

Skills

Event Planning

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Administrative Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year of post-secondary study in event planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Canva

Job description

Recreation Assistant- Events (Part-time/Seasonal)

Job Category: Parks & Rec-Recreation

Requisition Number: ARTCA002056

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• Posted : May 9, 2025
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Art Center
Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

Description

Recreation Assistant- Events (Part-time/Seasonal)

Details

• Part Time (Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal Status), non-exempt
• $15.50 - $17.00per hour (depending on qualifications)
• Reports to Recreation Supervisor- Arts and Events
• Located at Eden Prairie City Center, Staring Lake Park and various outdoor locations in Eden Prairie.
• The position runs June 2025 - August 2025. Shifts vary, including weekdays, weekends and evenings. Hours are approximately 20 hours/week. Priority given to candidates who are available for all or most of the following special events:
  • Festival of Jazz on the Prairie- June 8 th
  • Kidstock Concert Series- Tuesday mornings
  • Party for Pride- June 21 st
  • Hometown Celebration- July 3-4 th
  • Staring at Starring Concert Series- various Thursdays, Fridays and Sunday evenings.
  • Picnic on the Farm- July 16 th
  • PeopleFest! Party - July 27 th
  • Arts in the Park- August 16 th
  • Movies in the Park- Fridays in August

Responsibilities

The Recreation Assistant - Events provides assistance to the Recreation Supervisor – Arts & Events and the Recreation Specialist – Arts & Events in planning, promoting, implementing, and evaluating events for the City. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• Assists with the planning and implementation of community-wide events such as Arts in the Park, the 4 th of July Hometown Celebration and PeopleFest!, among others.
• Attend meetings and perform various administrative duties required for program and event planning and implementation. Coordinate event and program specific tasks including managing supplies and other event logistics.
• Provide on-site coordination assistance and troubleshooting for event logistics including set-up and tear-down.
• Utilize computer software programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, mapping or GSI software, and others as needed.
• Assist and support the implementation of administrative processes, policies, and procedures to ensure high quality events, programs and services.
• Act as a positive role model to staff, volunteers, and participants.

While these areas are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and 1 year of study in a post-secondary curriculum with course work in event planning, parks and recreation, or related field required; CPR and First Aid certification preferred. Prior events experience can substitute for post-secondary requirements.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in event planning, performing arts events, customer service/administrative support, working with outside vendors, data entry, word processing, and communications preferred.
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry/pull up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lift/carry/pull 50–75 lbs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, work verification.

Skills

• Able to convey a message to get a point across. Communicates in a clear and concise manner. Able to write clearly and succinctly. Tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner. Prioritizes what needs to get done. Keeps things neat and orderly. Utilizes tools for efficiency. Factors several considerations when planning. Establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed.
• Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach. Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives. Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information. Identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision.

City of Eden Prairie Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values. collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.

Application Process

To apply, click on "apply now" at the top of the page or visit www.edenprairie.org and click on the Jobs tab.

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