Special Events Staff

City of Shoreview, MN; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Community Center Membership

Job summary

The City of Shoreview, MN is seeking energetic special event staff to help create fun experiences for guests at various community events. Duties include setup, activities, and guest interaction, with events held in evenings and weekends across multiple locations.

Join a friendly team and enjoy flexible shifts during a busy event season. Ideal candidates are outgoing, customer-oriented, and able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing and comfortable interacting with people of all ages.
• Customer service and teamwork skills.
• Able to take direction and work independently when needed.
• Must be comfortable with physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, setting up and breaking down event equipment (up to 30 pounds).
• Must be at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site event setup and cleanup.
• Lead and facilitate games and activities.
• Interact with guests in a welcoming, organized way.
• Monitor activities to maintain a safe, fun environment.
• Troubleshoot and address unexpected event needs.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Customer service

Teamwork

Direction-following

Physical ability

Job description

We are looking for energetic, dependable, and friendly special event staff to help create fun and memorable experiences for our guests. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, staying active, and being part of a team in a fast-paced event environment.

Special event staff will assist with on-site event setup and cleanup, lead and facilitate activities, interact with guests, and help ensure each event runs smoothly. Events are held at various locations and include evenings and weekends. The event schedule various throughout the season, providing flexible opportunities.

We host 20+ special events throughout the year, offering a fun and diverse range of opportunities for our event staff. Events include farmers market, new year's eve party, sweetheart dance, concerts, boo bash and many other community and special events.

• Assist with setting up and taking down event equipment, decor, activities and supplies.

• Help create a welcoming, organized and engaging event environment for guests.

• Lead and facilitate games, activities and other event experiences.

• Interact positively and professionally with children, families, and other event guests.

• Monitor activities and help maintain a safe, fun and enjoyable environment.

• Assist with troubleshooting and addressing unexpected event needs.

• Help keep event areas clean, organized and presentable throughout the event.

• Work collaboratively with other event staff and follow directions from event coordinator and supervisor.

• Friendly, outgoing and comfortable interacting with people of all ages.

• Customer service and teamwork skills.

• Able to take direction and work independently when needed.

• Must be comfortable with physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, setting up and breaking down event equipment. Must be able to lift and move 30 pounds.

• Must be at least 16 years old

Hours and shifts vary depending on the event schedule.

*** FREE Community Center Membership! ***

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in various indoor and outdoor event settings and involves frequent interaction with the public. Employees may work evenings, weekends, and holidays and may be exposed to varying weather conditions. The position requires standing, walking, assisting with event setup and cleanup, and frequently lifting and carrying equipment and supplies weighing 20-30 pounds.

The City of Shoreview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are offered to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.