Job: Event Support Staff
Job Description
Job Type: Seasonal, Hourly
Wage: $17.50/hr.
Location: Grand Junction, CO.
Job Description:
About the Position:
Event Support Staff assist with different events at multiple locations within our Parks and Recreation system. Examples include baseball and football games, track meets, large tournaments at Canyon View, special events hosted by community organizations, and concerts at the Amphitheater. Being a member of our Event Support team offers the applicant flexibility to work around their schedule. Most events happen in the evenings and on weekends, but support is needed other days and times as well.
About Grand Junction Parks and Recreation:
The recreation division offers a variety of programs for all ages. We have sports leagues for youth and adults, as well as a variety of camps, recreation programs, and aquatics offerings. Come join a dynamic team that helps create life-enriching experiences for all participants in our many programs.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
Duties
What You’ll Do:
Provide great customer service to our facility users so they have an excellent experience.
Keep our facilities clean, safe, and inviting by emptying trash receptacles, keeping premises free of litter, and cleaning restrooms.
Come to each event ready to help our customers put on an awesome event.
Perform related work as required.
Qualifications
This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We’re Looking For:
Must be at least 16 years old
Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination.
- Must be available to work events in the evenings and on weekends
- Must be able to walk and/or stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to work outside
- Has the ability to be flexible with tasks and duties during a shift
- Enjoys engaging with customers of all ages, backgrounds, and personalities
- Works well individually or with a team
- Treats everyone with respect
- Takes appropriate initiative
- Exhibits timely follow through on commitments
- Projects and maintains a positive image always
- Provides consistent high-quality service
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
Supplemental Information
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.